Bearings that are mounted within a flanged housing are used when the bearing mounting surface is perpendicular to a shaft axis. They are commonly available in two, three, or four-hole configurations. Two-bolt flanged ball bearing units have a diamond … [Read more...] about AST two bolt flanges
AST collar clamp ball bearings
Similar to the ER Series Insert Bearings, the Collar Clamp Ball Bearings are used to easily install a on a shaft with a simple set screw. Essentially, they are "miniature insert bearings" with bores starting at 3/16" and going up to 1/2-in. AST … [Read more...] about AST collar clamp ball bearings
Mechanical sub-assemblies from AST
AST goes beyond supplying standard bearings, we also provide precision mechanical sub-assemblies. We specialize in rotary assemblies that incorporate precision bearings and components manufactured to the most exacting specifications. AST can conduct … [Read more...] about Mechanical sub-assemblies from AST
Vesconite Bearings invests in bright future
Vesconite Bearings, a global supplier of bearing and wear materials, is taking strides towards sustainability and environmental responsibility by implementing a comprehensive solar energy solution at its Free State-based factory in South … [Read more...] about Vesconite Bearings invests in bright future
Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä launch Blue Ocean Alliance
In an initiative set to be transformational for ship design while protecting the oceans from pollution, Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä have announced the formation of the Blue Ocean Alliance to develop and promote the revolutionary sterntube-less ship … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä launch Blue Ocean Alliance
Thordon’s Thorplas-blue bearing wins award
Thordon Bearings’ ThorPlas-Blue grease-free bearings won the annual IBJ Environment Protection (Marine) Award 2023 during a gala dinner last night hosted by British comedian Hugh Dennis and International Bulk Journal publisher Ray Girvan. Thordon … [Read more...] about Thordon’s Thorplas-blue bearing wins award
Advantages of plastic bushings
As outlined above, composite plastic bushings often outperform metal bushings. Some of the other advantages of using composite plastic bushings in place of metal bushings include: Customizable composites to meet different engineering criteria. … [Read more...] about Advantages of plastic bushings
Why do plastic bushings outperform metal bushings?
Composite plastic bushings consist of thermoplastic alloys and solid lubricants with the addition of a fiber matrix for reinforcement. They are made from a wide range of low-cost plastics (such as nylon, UHMW, polyethylene, and Teflon) and more … [Read more...] about Why do plastic bushings outperform metal bushings?
Synthetic eals behind increase in stern tube seal failures
Seawater-lubricated bearings pioneer Thordon Bearings has welcomed the publication of Gard’s latest research into the potential hidden costs of synthetic Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs). Far-reaching financial and environmental … [Read more...] about Synthetic eals behind increase in stern tube seal failures
New elevator stages with 40 mm of vertical travel
Four new motorized elevator stages, the DAG40-200 series have been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). High precision ball bearing profile rails assure very high parallelism and smooth motion throughout the raising and lowering of … [Read more...] about New elevator stages with 40 mm of vertical travel
