IKO is pleased to announce that Jeff Williams has joined the company as National Distribution Sales Manager. Contributing to our efforts to build and enhance relationships with our valued customers, Williams will be based in Parsippany, NJ, and will … [Read more...] about IKO appoints new National Distribution Sales Manager
SKF announces electric aviation agreement with Lilium
SKF is today announcing that a supplier agreement has been signed with Lilium, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet. SKF has supported Lilium on the design of electric motor bearings for the Lilium Jet’s … [Read more...] about SKF announces electric aviation agreement with Lilium
A sustainable combination: igus successfully tests plastic bearings with wooden shafts
Wood and plastic? Is that a good combination? The motion plastics specialist igus has researched the idea in a recent design study and tested the friction and wear behavior of its plastic linear bearings on a wide variety of wood, and the result is … [Read more...] about A sustainable combination: igus successfully tests plastic bearings with wooden shafts
MIBA relies on EMCO for process machining of plain bearing bushes
Sustainability in energy production Wind power has become more socially relevant in recent years, and it contributes significantly to energy transition. However, wind farms need to become even more efficient in order to conserve resources. This is … [Read more...] about MIBA relies on EMCO for process machining of plain bearing bushes
Schaeffler exhibits advanced bearing and condition monitoring innovations
Leading global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler is presenting a variety of advanced innovations for electric motor manufacturers and rebuilders at the EASA 2023 Convention and Solutions Expo, which takes place June 25-27 at the Gaylord … [Read more...] about Schaeffler exhibits advanced bearing and condition monitoring innovations
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
Thordon tailshaft package
Ecuador’s foremost tuna fishing operator NIRSA has completed a project to convert the tailshaft seals and bearings aboard the 1973-built tuna vessel BP EL Marquez to a seawater-lubricated package from Thordon Bearings. In total, four Thordon SXL … [Read more...] about Thordon tailshaft package
Bearings for improved patient safety
Precision bearings are among critical components in medical devices that are vital to ensuring patient safety. Yet, according to the 2022 Recall Index by Sedgewick, medical device recalls have reached a record number over the last three years, with … [Read more...] about Bearings for improved patient safety
Thermal power station refits pumps with Vesconite Hilube
The largest New Zealand gas-fired thermal power station continues to use no-swell self-lubricating Vesconite Hilube bearings in its cooling water feeder pumps. The power station did a full refurbishment of these pumps in December 2022 and … [Read more...] about Thermal power station refits pumps with Vesconite Hilube
SMB Bearings: bearings in space
"Space is a risky business,” once said Aaron Cohen, the Acting Deputy Administrator of NASA. “I always considered every launch a barely controlled explosion." With several new space projects expected in the near future, these risks must be avoided at … [Read more...] about SMB Bearings: bearings in space
