Back in 2000, scientists discovered zircon in rocks that showed life might have started 500 million years earlier than previously thought. This incredible compound has made a huge impact, as has its oxide, zirconia (ZrO2), used to make full ceramic … [Read more...] about Are ceramic bearings worth the cost?
Hydrodynamic composite bearings in mining application
Mineral processing equipment manufacturer and designer MechProTech has introduced hydrodynamic composite bearings made out of Vesconite thermopolymer plates that are bent into a half-moon or quarter-moon shape. These are used on the mills (which … [Read more...] about Hydrodynamic composite bearings in mining application
Virtual wonderland for engineers: the igus factory travels round the world
New app offers insight into production and development at Cologne factory Technical sales consultants for igus now have the capability to show customers the company’s factory in Cologne, Germany regardless of where the customers reside. When … [Read more...] about Virtual wonderland for engineers: the igus factory travels round the world
Smalley bearing preload wave springs
Smalley wave springs are suitable for preloading bearings. The wave spring preloads the bearing through its outer race, taking up play in the bearing. Preloading will reduce bearing damage, wear, noise, and vibration. The wave spring prevents sliding … [Read more...] about Smalley bearing preload wave springs
Bearing Tips Podcast: CCTY Bearing Company’s Evan Poulakidas
https://soundcloud.com/design-world/bearing-tips-podcast-evan-poulakidas-of-ccty-bearing-company In this edition of the Bearing Tips podcast, Design World editor Mike Santora speaks with CCTY Bearing Company’s Director of North America, Evan … [Read more...] about Bearing Tips Podcast: CCTY Bearing Company’s Evan Poulakidas
Stern bearing in 43-ft aluminum sailing yacht application
Vesconite Bearings has a long history of service to recreational boat users thanks to its large number of distributors for its marine products. Dutch-born world travelers Adri and Sytske Broekhuizen, for instance, installed a Vesconite stern bearing … [Read more...] about Stern bearing in 43-ft aluminum sailing yacht application
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies introduces a seal that comes with an integrated bearing
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has introduced a machine component that combines a plastic rotating bearing with a seal in a single, precisely matched unit. The design offers significant weight, cost, and friction advantages over separate bearings … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Sealing Technologies introduces a seal that comes with an integrated bearing
UK bracket manufacturer selects Vesconite for 3D printer bushings
A UK manufacturer of brackets for electrical equipment has changed its 3D printer bushings to Vesconite ones. The manufacturer had used roller bearings on its two Prusa 3D printers but had found that roller bearings wore away the printer rods. They … [Read more...] about UK bracket manufacturer selects Vesconite for 3D printer bushings
The bearing balancing act — What are the ultra-low friction grease options?
The F1 in Schools competition sees students from around the world compete to design and race the fastest miniature car model. The UK took home the world champion title at the 2019 world finals in Abu Dhabi, but what can design engineers learn from … [Read more...] about The bearing balancing act — What are the ultra-low friction grease options?
Polygon high-performance composite plain bearings at CONEXPO 2020
Polygon Company, a producer of composite tubing, bearings, and pneumatic cylinders, announces will be highlighting its line of high-performance composite plain bearings at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 on March 10-14, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada, South Hall 3, … [Read more...] about Polygon high-performance composite plain bearings at CONEXPO 2020