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Mike Santora

Ten tips for proper bearing maintenance

February 9, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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What do clocks, skateboards, and industrial machinery have in common? They all rely on bearings to maintain their smooth rotational movements. However, to achieve reliability, they must be maintained and handled correctly. This will ensure a long … [Read more...] about Ten tips for proper bearing maintenance

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Unique plastic plain bearing applications wanted

January 26, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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The manus award celebrates its tenth anniversary and introduces its first sustainability prize. Nominations are open for the manus award from igus, which honors extraordinary and unique use of the company’s high-performance plastics in product … [Read more...] about Unique plastic plain bearing applications wanted

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NORD for specialized food processing solutions

January 25, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS powers equipment that is used to process food and refine simple ingredients. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS provides highly configurable, flexible, and reliable solutions for food processing applications, including expansive product ranges … [Read more...] about NORD for specialized food processing solutions

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Are radial play and tolerance one and the same?

January 25, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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There is some confusion surrounding the relationship between the precision of a bearing, its manufacturing tolerances, and the level of internal clearance or 'play' between the raceways and balls. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of small and … [Read more...] about Are radial play and tolerance one and the same?

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Sulzer on how to improve vertical pump efficiency and reliability

January 25, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

SJD, API, HPI, vertical pumps, 30DLC, discharge head

Jason Simcoe — Regional Sales Manager and Seth Tate, Technical Advisor - Sulzer Used throughout the water, petrochemical, and power generation sectors to move large volumes of water, vertical suspended pumps are essential assets. By optimizing … [Read more...] about Sulzer on how to improve vertical pump efficiency and reliability

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How to choose the right bearing material for the job

January 15, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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The bearing industry uses different materials for the production of the various bearing components. Bearing materials are processed to achieve desirable properties to maximize bearing performance and life. Here, we examine the materials most commonly … [Read more...] about How to choose the right bearing material for the job

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Navigating the bearing selection process

January 12, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

The components of a bearing

There are a huge number of variables an engineer needs to weigh up when selecting the right types of bearings for a project. There is no doubt things can get confusing, particularly if your project is non-standard. Here, Chris Johnson managing … [Read more...] about Navigating the bearing selection process

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Wear resistant FDA-USDA compliant cam follower bearings

January 7, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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LM76 has introduced its RINO Series of FDA/USDA compliant Cam Follower Bearings. Available in 12 sizes these cam follower bearings integrate: Stainless steel studs, hybrid stainless steel/ceramic bearings, FDA approved Lubricant, and poly-crystalline … [Read more...] about Wear resistant FDA-USDA compliant cam follower bearings

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Custom miniature thrust ball bearings in screw driving spindles

January 5, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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The Application Custom Screwdriving Spindles. The thrust bearings are located on shafts that are parallel to each other on 0.750-in. center lines. The Problem The user had been purchasing a standard-sized miniature thrust bearing from a large … [Read more...] about Custom miniature thrust ball bearings in screw driving spindles

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Dunlee’s liquid metal bearing CT replacement tube

January 4, 2021 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Dunlee, a leading manufacturer of imaging solution components, announced its DA200P40+LMB CT replacement tube has received FDA clearance, and deliveries will begin by the end of 2020 in the US and Europe. Featuring CoolGlide technology, the CT tube … [Read more...] about Dunlee’s liquid metal bearing CT replacement tube

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