By Chris Wilson A good bearing seal plays a key role in many bearings. Bearing seals actively do double duty, preventing contaminants from reaching the inside of your parts while keeping lubricants from leaking out. Both roles can help extend the … [Read more...] about What are the different types of bearing seals?
More efficient pumps easily achieved with new wear rings
Independent tests by a major pump manufacturer prove corrosion-free Vesconite Hilube wear rings safely allow reduced running clearances and improve pump efficiency. Bronze casing wear rings with a clearance of 0.3 mm were tested against no-swell … [Read more...] about More efficient pumps easily achieved with new wear rings
Thordon Bearings secures contract from Mexican fishing vessel operator
A series of well-attended webinar conferences broadcast during the first Covid lockdown has resulted in Thordon Bearings securing a contract from a Mexican fishing vessel operator. Thordon’s SXL rudder bearings were installed on the 1174gt … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings secures contract from Mexican fishing vessel operator
Bearing manufacturer Michell Bearings celebrates 100 years
UK bearing manufacturer Michell Bearings is celebrating a special milestone as this year marks its centenary. In 1905, prior to the incorporation of Michell Bearings, founder A.G.M Michell registered patents in Britain and Australia for his tilting … [Read more...] about Bearing manufacturer Michell Bearings celebrates 100 years
Timken Poly-Round plain bearing housed units for food processing environments
The Timken Company has launched the Timken brand line of Poly-Round Plain Bearing Housed Units, corrosion-resistant and lubrication-free bearings ideal for applications where sanitation and contamination are critical concerns. Poly-Round Plain … [Read more...] about Timken Poly-Round plain bearing housed units for food processing environments
NKE at PTC Asia in Shanghai, China
NKE Bearings were exhibitors at the 2020 Power Transmission and Control (PTC) Asia trade show in Shanghai, China. With a focus on power transmission and control, PTC Asia was the industry’s largest exhibition worldwide this year. NKE (Shanghai) … [Read more...] about NKE at PTC Asia in Shanghai, China
Repair of decommissioned turbine saves time and money for pulp manufacturer
Repair of decommissioned turbine saves time and money for pulp manufacturer Steam turbines provide essential power to large industrial plants and if they develop a fault there is an urgency to repair and get them back online. Sulzer helped one of … [Read more...] about Repair of decommissioned turbine saves time and money for pulp manufacturer
Two spherical plain bearings from THK
The Spherical Bearing is a heavy-duty self-aligning sliding bearing. Highly resistant to impact loads, this product is most fitted to the oscillating section under slow, heavy loads. Spherical Bearings models SB and SA1 are self-aligning … [Read more...] about Two spherical plain bearings from THK
SKF and Imperial College London pushing the limits of tribology-related bearing R&D
SKF, founded in 1907 and Imperial College London, involved in tribology research since 1948, are extending their R&D partnership. The SKF University Technology Centre (UTC) has been housed at Imperial College London since 2010 and has delivered … [Read more...] about SKF and Imperial College London pushing the limits of tribology-related bearing R&D
Rolling element ball bearings: finding the right lubricant
For rolling element ball bearings, determining the right lubricant is essential to maximize the life of the bearings and machinery and in turn, save money, time, and manpower. Unfortunately, many engineers fail to consider the multiple factors … [Read more...] about Rolling element ball bearings: finding the right lubricant