The temperature of furnaces can reach a whopping 1800° C. For applications exposed to these extremes, how important is choosing and applying the right kind of lubrication? Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of specialist bearings supplier, SMB … [Read more...] about What’s the importance of high-temperature lubricants in bearings?
igus launches first catalogue range for intelligent plain bearings
isense plain bearings detect wear and warn of machine failure in good time Presented last year as a prototype, igus has now developed its first isense plain bearing series with five iglidur materials for predictive maintenance. Whether in the … [Read more...] about igus launches first catalogue range for intelligent plain bearings
New bearings help in tugboat application
Harken Towing, a western Canada-based workboat company with operations along the Fraser River, is converting its vessels’ tail shaft bearings to RiverTough following the success of the Thordon bearing system aboard the 14.54m (47.7ft) twin-screw tug … [Read more...] about New bearings help in tugboat application
Thordon bearings approves new authorized distributer
Canyon Marine Solutions has been approved as an authorized distributor for Thordon Bearings, manufacturer of the award-winning water-lubricated COMPAC propeller shaft bearing system. The Virginia-based engineering firm will provide sales and … [Read more...] about Thordon bearings approves new authorized distributer
Quick payback on wear ring
The installation of Vesconite Hilube polymer wear rings can result in electricity savings that more than pay for the wear ring. This was the result of a study by a large pump original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that compared energy usage on a … [Read more...] about Quick payback on wear ring
Vesconite prototypes face shields
Polymer bushing and wear material producer Vesconite Bearings has prototyped a face shield in response to the global call to produce personal protective equipment for emergency medical personnel and nurses. Some 30 prototype shields, including five … [Read more...] about Vesconite prototypes face shields
SKF and SMT combine software for better smoother transmission system design
By combining SKF and SMT’s technical analysis and optimization capabilities, engineers can now have a seamless experience when designing transmission systems. The SMT MASTA software helps engineers to accurately and rapidly design and predict … [Read more...] about SKF and SMT combine software for better smoother transmission system design
Hack the Crisis: For FERSA Bearings communication is key
To better understand how bearing manufacturers are adjusting to the Coronavirus pandemic, we've been reaching out to industry thought leaders for their perspective. We recently corresponded via email with Pedro Pablo Andreu, COO of Fersa Group in … [Read more...] about Hack the Crisis: For FERSA Bearings communication is key
McDaniel & Associates to represent Aurora Bearing Company in OH and KY
Aurora Bearing Company announced Tim McDaniel of McDaniel & Associates as its new Manufacturers’ Representative in Ohio and the Northern counties of Kentucky around the City of Covington. McDaniel & Associates takes over the territory … [Read more...] about McDaniel & Associates to represent Aurora Bearing Company in OH and KY
Smart bearings: The demise of slow-comotives
According to the TUC, the average rail commute in the UK takes an average of 2 hours and 11 minutes, each day. Also, last year more than one-third of trains failed to arrive at stations due to technical faults. Chris Johnson, managing director of … [Read more...] about Smart bearings: The demise of slow-comotives