Bega Special Tools introduces a portable multi-purpose induction heater on the North American market. The MF Quick-Heater 3.0-3.5 kW can be used for mounting, dismounting and pre-heating purposes. Weighing less than 8 kg and fitting in a small … [Read more...] about Easy mounting and dismounting with powerful portable multi-purpose induction heater
igus introduces new plain bearing made of plastic regranulate
The motion plastics specialist igus® has introduced a new plain bearing made from recycled plastic. The bearing, iglide® ECO P210, is a chemical-resistant variant that has been added to the company's iglide ECO series. The iglide ECO series is … [Read more...] about igus introduces new plain bearing made of plastic regranulate
Bearings from NKE Austria for railway traction motors and gearboxes
NKE Austria GmbH presents its bearings for railway applications. The bearings are used in traction motors and locomotive gearboxes as well as in railcars, trams, and underground trains. When designing a rail vehicle, it is essential to … [Read more...] about Bearings from NKE Austria for railway traction motors and gearboxes
Bearings for marine environments
Subsea applications are characterized by constantly harsh conditions and extreme environments. In marine environments, various applications involve propeller shafts and components for underwater robots and telecommunication systems. However, in the … [Read more...] about Bearings for marine environments
Enhancing industrial drone operations
The integration of drones in manufacturing is on the cusp of a significant transformation. Commercial and private deployment of airborne drones is revolutionizing many industries, and the global commercial market is expected to reach an impressive … [Read more...] about Enhancing industrial drone operations
Weighing up the hybrid bearing debate
The best cyclists have a very special mindset, which allows them to focus on the bike and the road, without distraction, ignoring tailwind, overlooking the rain, appreciating the uphill. These escapes from reality are often beneficial, but there are … [Read more...] about Weighing up the hybrid bearing debate
Automation in the food service industry with igus: Space saver for cramped spaces
It conjures up fresh and healthy dishes without human assistance and is intended to relieve restaurateurs of the pressure of the shortage of skilled workers: the robotic kitchen from the French company Cook-e. So that the electromechanical cooking … [Read more...] about Automation in the food service industry with igus: Space saver for cramped spaces
Seawater-lubricated propeller shafts built to ClassNK rules
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has joined the major classification societies to amend its rules relating to the inspection of seawater-lubricated propeller shaft systems. The amendment means that ships with open seawater-lubricated propeller shafts … [Read more...] about Seawater-lubricated propeller shafts built to ClassNK rules
new bearing upgrade kit for the turbocharged engines
Canada’s Marsh Brothers Aviation (“Marsh Brothers”) has unveiled an innovative new bearing upgrade kit for the turbocharged engines on the Piper Aerostar aircraft. Developed to boost bearing reliability and reduce replacement intervals, Marsh … [Read more...] about new bearing upgrade kit for the turbocharged engines
Can your clutch bearing save you $200,000?
A wood products company hired a compressed air auditor to check out its system and try to discover why it now needed to run three compressors rather than the normal two units that previously satisfied the plant demand. The auditor placed … [Read more...] about Can your clutch bearing save you $200,000?