Marsh Brothers Aviation (MBA), a leading manufacturer of advanced polymer seal and bearing solutions for the aviation industry, has received Transport Canada approval for its innovative new King Air Flap Roller Bearing. The revolutionary new … [Read more...] about NEW TC-APPROVED KING AIR FLAP ROLLER BEARINGS
Flying towards sustainability
According to Deloitte, “the demand for sustainability, product innovations, and wartime defense is expected to result in rapid technological evolution” in the aerospace and defence (A&D) industry”. Innovations like electric propulsion systems and … [Read more...] about Flying towards sustainability
Zero-lubrication components for all industries
Anywhere two components are moving against each other, lubrication is expected to be necessary. However, you can eliminate grease and other additional lubricants from your machines with tribologically optimized polymer components from igus. The … [Read more...] about Zero-lubrication components for all industries
Navigating the cosmos with precision
SKF is providing key components for the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA), a $2 billion telescope system that aims to peer deeper into the universe than ever before. The U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is planning the ngVLA … [Read more...] about Navigating the cosmos with precision
Thordon to supply water-lubricated bearings to largest wind-assisted cruiseship
Thordon Bearings has secured an order from French shipbuilding giant Chantiers de l'Atlantique to supply its award-winning COMPAC seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearings for installation to a pair of wind-assisted passenger ships operated by … [Read more...] about Thordon to supply water-lubricated bearings to largest wind-assisted cruiseship
igus invests in Industry 4.0 and acquires sensor specialist Atronia
igus has acquired the majority stake in Portuguese company Atronia Tailored Sensing. Atronia has been supporting igus in the development of smart plastic sensors since 2016. These sensors are used to monitor the condition of the product, whether … [Read more...] about igus invests in Industry 4.0 and acquires sensor specialist Atronia
igus presents new slewing ring bearing made of wood and plastic
The PRT-02-30-WPC slewing ring bearing is another step forward by igus toward integrating renewable raw materials into industrial production. Made of 50% wood and 50% high-performance plastics, the cost-effective and lubrication-free slewing ring … [Read more...] about igus presents new slewing ring bearing made of wood and plastic
Brick machine supplier embraces the benefits of Vesconite Hilube bushings
A South African manufacturer and supplier of concrete brick-making machines has started using Vesconite Hilube linear bushings as spare parts for its manual/electric brick-making machines and as standard components in its range of manual brick-making … [Read more...] about Brick machine supplier embraces the benefits of Vesconite Hilube bushings
split frame machines with tooling modules that hold double edge blades
A line of split frame machines with tooling modules that hold double-edge blades that perform parting and double beveling for inline valve installation and replacement has been introduced by Esco Tool of Holliston, MA. The Esco COHOG Split Frame … [Read more...] about split frame machines with tooling modules that hold double edge blades
Choosing the correct type of bearing for your application: A selection guide
Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, supports the unique needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and … [Read more...] about Choosing the correct type of bearing for your application: A selection guide
