Choices can be confusing. Do you need chrome steel? Stainless steel? Low carbon steel? Or something else? Ball bearings are manufactured from a variety of materials, each designed to maximize performance and life. Below is a roundup of the various … [Read more...] about AST’s roundup on the best bearing materials for the job
Igus announces the 10th annual manus competition for polymer bearings in 2021
There are few machine components that are more under-appreciated than maintenance-free polymer bearings. Millions of these "discretely" carry out their work in the truest sense of the word — in a huge range of devices, equipment, and machines. Yet … [Read more...] about Igus announces the 10th annual manus competition for polymer bearings in 2021
Thordon Bearings to expand industrial bearings portfolio
Venables Machine Works Ltd., a large manufacturing and machining firm based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, has been appointed as an authorized distributor and service provider for Thordon Bearings’ industrial bearings portfolio. The formal … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings to expand industrial bearings portfolio
Regal’s Perceptive Technologies Services now include wireless monitoring system
Regal Beloit Corporation, a manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation, and power transmission components, announced the introduction of new solutions for wireless vibration and temperature monitoring. The … [Read more...] about Regal’s Perceptive Technologies Services now include wireless monitoring system
NTN’s Sentinel Series decreases downtime at poultry processing plant
One of the United States’ largest poultry producers was suffering production crippling bearing failures on its cropper machine caused by water ingression. Failures were occurring on a monthly basis, accounting for over $33,750 in lost production per … [Read more...] about NTN’s Sentinel Series decreases downtime at poultry processing plant
Minco’s S7 and TC7 Miniature Embedment Temperature Sensors
Minco Products Inc., a global provider of thermal solutions, flex circuits, and temperature sensing and control solutions, launched the S7 and TC7, a new line of miniature bearing embedment temperature sensors. These sensors commonly monitor the … [Read more...] about Minco’s S7 and TC7 Miniature Embedment Temperature Sensors
SKF and University of Twente open state-of-the-art technology center
SKF and the University of Twente which have collaborated for over 30 years have launched a dedicated SKF University Technology Center (UTC) for grease lubrication in rolling bearings. “Around 80% of industrial bearings are grease-lubricated,” says … [Read more...] about SKF and University of Twente open state-of-the-art technology center
Axial Groove now on Sealmaster USRB Mounted Spherical Roller Bearing
Regal Beloit Corporation, a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation, and power transmission components, announced the introduction of their patented Time Saving axial groove (TSAG) in the inner ring bore … [Read more...] about Axial Groove now on Sealmaster USRB Mounted Spherical Roller Bearing
IKO cam follower prevents metal-to-metal wear when handling high loads
IKO International has introduced a cam follower designed to handle heavy loads and their associated thrust loads. The CR…VBS Series features a proprietary sealing technology called ThrustDisk along with a radial gap to alleviate impact loading. In … [Read more...] about IKO cam follower prevents metal-to-metal wear when handling high loads
Regal introduces new power transmission mobile app
Regal Beloit Corporation, a manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation, and power transmission components, announced the launch of its new Power Transmission (PT) app for iOS devices. The new app offers users one … [Read more...] about Regal introduces new power transmission mobile app
