The Mark W. Barker, the first new U.S flagged Great Lakes bulker in almost 40 years, has successfully completed sea trials and will now begin trading throughout the freshwater lakes and river networks with oil-free propeller shaft bearings from … [Read more...] about U.S flagged Great Lakes bulker now operational with Thordon Bearings
Insulate CERAMICSPEED radial bearings
CERAMICSPEED radial bearings last up to 8 times longer than traditional radial bearings. Custom-made for electrical motors CERAMICSPEED InsulateTM Radial Bearings protect against damage to the race, balls, and retainers resulting from high voltage … [Read more...] about Insulate CERAMICSPEED radial bearings
Bearing solutions for higher power density, and lower carbon footprint
Wind turbine manufacturers and operators are currently faced with enormous challenges. How can higher performance be delivered on a permanent basis within exactly the same installation space while simultaneously extending the lifetimes of existing … [Read more...] about Bearing solutions for higher power density, and lower carbon footprint
New king pin and thrust bearings save costs for forklift company
A forklift rental company in the Cape Winelands, South Africa, is experiencing less downtime, expenditure, and fewer equipment repairs thanks to the introduction of Vesconite king pin and thrust bearings on its forklifts. This is according to … [Read more...] about New king pin and thrust bearings save costs for forklift company
igus expert scheduled to speak at IMTS
Michael Patterson, igus smart plastics industry manager, will be a guest speaker at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in September. Patterson will be sharing his insights on intelligent monitoring at the conference on Monday, September … [Read more...] about igus expert scheduled to speak at IMTS
From farm to fork: The role of bearings in the food and beverage supply chain
From the London Beer Flood of 1814 to the Tapioca Tanker Disaster of 1972, there has been a host of high-profile food and beverage disasters at all stages of the food processing chain. While innovative new technologies have been vital in continuing … [Read more...] about From farm to fork: The role of bearings in the food and beverage supply chain
Vesconite on choosing noise-free marine bearings
An ocean of noise could be greatly reduced if more ship owners opted for noise-free marine bearings. This is according to Vesconite Bearings, which is promoting its bearings materials as ones that exhibit low squeal, vibration and noise because of … [Read more...] about Vesconite on choosing noise-free marine bearings
New elevator stages from OES with hight precision ball bearing profile rails
Two new motorized elevator stages, the DAG20-120-01, and the DAG20-120-04 have been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). These high resolution, compact, low profile elevator stages feature high stability 120 mm x 120 mm tables and 20 … [Read more...] about New elevator stages from OES with hight precision ball bearing profile rails
Hybrid rolling bearings from igus now available with calculable service life
Motion plastics expert igus has recently introduced a service life calculator tool for their WJRM line of hybrid rolling bearings. This lesser-known product line combines drylin® linear bearing technology with ball bearings to reduce friction, making … [Read more...] about Hybrid rolling bearings from igus now available with calculable service life
Economical and with a heavy-duty output bearing
Axially space-saving, economical, IP65-compliant, and designed for high radial and axial forces at the output: The WPLHE combines all the advantages of the successful PLHE, the world's first combination of the Economy and Precision … [Read more...] about Economical and with a heavy-duty output bearing
