The repair of the position of a main shaft bearing has always been one of the hottest issues that companies are concerned about. Regarding the repair process of the spindle, new technologies from the traditional to the modern have always been the … [Read more...] about Spindle bearing keep coffee grounds facility grinding
Optimizing pumps and expanders reduces operating costs
Expanders and high energy pumps involved in the hydrocarbon industry face many challenges; from the evolution of operating conditions to corrosive media and rising operating costs over their life span. Advances in manufacturing, repair, and … [Read more...] about Optimizing pumps and expanders reduces operating costs
Auburn Bearing’s updated website
Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing has newly redesigned website, AuburnBearing.com. The revamped website features a clean, mobile-friendly design, and improved functionality for a more user-friendly experience. The website now offers an easy to … [Read more...] about Auburn Bearing’s updated website
AST thin section ball bearings: Medical application
With its offering of thin section ball bearings, AST helped two manufacturers of wall monitor arms used in healthcare applications achieve more reliable positioning and more durable mechanisms. Healthcare facilities turn to pivoting and … [Read more...] about AST thin section ball bearings: Medical application
Navigating bearing retainer design options
In mathematics, Pascal’s triangle is an arrangement constructed by summing adjacent elements in preceding rows. It has applications in algebra, probability, and is a useful model for calculating combinations — commonly referred to as “n choose k.” … [Read more...] about Navigating bearing retainer design options
Tailshaft bearing retrofit for tugboat application
The final vessel in a series of five ship-assist tugs has been successfully converted to Thordon’s RiverTough tailshaft bearings and TG100 shaft seals and has returned to work on the Mississippi River. These five tugs are considered to be the … [Read more...] about Tailshaft bearing retrofit for tugboat application
Ultrasonic bearings for contactless glass handling applications
Industrial trends and challenges Construction glass, automotive glass, or other special glasses are the largest segments of the growing flat glass industry. Growth drivers such as technological innovation and energy consumption challenge the … [Read more...] about Ultrasonic bearings for contactless glass handling applications
SMB on bearing obsolescence management
While the origin of the first bearing is unknown, Ancient Egyptian drawings depict tree trunks under sleds with liquid-lubricated runners used to move massive stone blocks. While not as old as Ancient Egyptian bearings, some bearings in use today may … [Read more...] about SMB on bearing obsolescence management
PTFE thrust bearing conversion improves operations at hydropower station
Constructed in the mid-1930s, the Norris Dam was the first major project for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Its purpose was to bring economic development to the region and control the flooding that had long plagued the Valley. TVA worked … [Read more...] about PTFE thrust bearing conversion improves operations at hydropower station
Stand-off housing now available for Dodge Food Safe bearings
New housing for Dodge Food Safe ball bearings expands upon industry solutions to long-standing challenges. In 2019, ABB introduced Dodge Food Safe mounted ball bearings, which are bearings designed to withstand caustic, high-pressure cleaning and … [Read more...] about Stand-off housing now available for Dodge Food Safe bearings