Captain Henry Jackman, the 34,864dwt dry bulk cargo carrier China’s Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui shipyard delivered to Algoma Central Corporation in April, will begin trading on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway in June with a water-lubricated shaft … [Read more...] about Zero pollution bearings for dry bulk cargo carrier application
Hybrid bearings from NKE are suitable for tough industrial applications
Industrial applications in challenging environmental conditions call for special bearing solutions. Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH has developed hybrid bearings for precisely these applications. Their advantages are presented here. NKE … [Read more...] about Hybrid bearings from NKE are suitable for tough industrial applications
Kaman Distribution Group appoints C. Todd Boone as VP & General Manager Automation business
Kaman Distribution Group (“KDG”), a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission, automation, and fluid power products, has announced the appointment of C. Todd Boone as the Vice President & General Manager of their Automation … [Read more...] about Kaman Distribution Group appoints C. Todd Boone as VP & General Manager Automation business
Radial and thrust forces in bearings
Where accuracy is required, it is important for engineers to consider the forces acting on a bearing. Because a bearing typically supports the free motion of a shaft about an axis of rotation, two forces normally act on the bearing: a radial load and … [Read more...] about Radial and thrust forces in bearings
Tailshaft bearing solution from Thordon Bearings
Grupo Servicios Maritimos, an Argentinian company offering a variety of services related to the maritime, inland waterways, and port activity, operates a fleet of ten tugs, two container feeders, and six pilot/service launches, as well as a number of … [Read more...] about Tailshaft bearing solution from Thordon Bearings
Radial and thrust forces in bearings
Where accuracy is required, it is important for engineers to consider the forces acting on a bearing. Because a bearing typically supports the free motion of a shaft about an axis of rotation, two forces normally act on the bearing: a radial load and … [Read more...] about Radial and thrust forces in bearings
New igus bearings reduce wear in heavy-duty applications
igus has introduced a new bearing with an improved iglide material, TX2, which offers self-lubricating and maintenance-free properties for heavy-duty applications. TX2 increases wear resistance by a factor of 3.5 in load ranges with more than 100 … [Read more...] about New igus bearings reduce wear in heavy-duty applications
Thordon Bearings’ launches first large commercial vessel project in Mexico
Mexico-based TZ Industrias has replaced the deck machinery bushing aboard the Caroil Transport Marine oil tanker Petion with ThorPlas-Blue, marking Thordon Bearings’ first large commercial vessel project in the country. Thordon’s grease-free … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings’ launches first large commercial vessel project in Mexico
SKF’s oil regeneration service made available to customers in Mexico
Industrial end-users in Mexico will now be able to make use of regenerated oil services using a unique and recently developed system from SKF. Molecular Oil Technology (MOT) has purchased and will operate under license, a RecondOil Double … [Read more...] about SKF’s oil regeneration service made available to customers in Mexico
Emerson Bearing Boston offers online guide for enhancing bearing performance and service life
Choosing the proper bearing lubricant can help keep a facility's machinery safe and operational. Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets, offers … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing Boston offers online guide for enhancing bearing performance and service life
