Global industrial and automotive supplier Schaeffler has entered into a partnership with Plug and Play, a Silicon Valley-based innovation platform that connects startups with established corporations and venture capitalists. Of the 14 … [Read more...] about Schaeffler partners with plug and play to expand its startup network in the U.S.
A smooth ride: bearing applications in vehicles and beyond
Bearing Tips.com spoke with Group CEO of Technymon GBT, Bernd Fischer to talk about the year in bearings 2018 and what to expect in the new year. The need for bearings in automotive applications could be especially strong in 2019. Here is his take, … [Read more...] about A smooth ride: bearing applications in vehicles and beyond
Pivot doors perform easily and reliably with plastic bearings from igus
Plastic bearings from igus help provide smooth and maintenance-free performance in hinges of pivot doors for an innovative and growing manufacturer in Belgium. PortaPivot, which is known throughout the industry for its simple and stylish designs, … [Read more...] about Pivot doors perform easily and reliably with plastic bearings from igus
Ceramic vs hybrid bearings
Approximately 27,000 ceramic tiles cover the exterior of the NASA Space Shuttle — a reusable spacecraft that carries astronauts in a low orbit around Earth. Acting as a thermal barrier to the 1650 degrees Celsius generated by atmospheric re-entry, … [Read more...] about Ceramic vs hybrid bearings
Navenor’s bearing problems solved with Thordon Retrofits
Thordon Bearings has completed a range of water-lubricated and grease-free bearing installations to a third salt lugger in the Salinor/Navenor fleet, following the successful retrofitting of bearings to problematic newbuilds. The Brazilian owner … [Read more...] about Navenor’s bearing problems solved with Thordon Retrofits
NTN double-row angular contact ball bearings help in chemical plant application
A major US-based chemical production plant was experiencing repeated, premature bearing failures on the screw pumps in the titanium dioxide production process. The repetitive failures of the large bearings on these pumps created product quality … [Read more...] about NTN double-row angular contact ball bearings help in chemical plant application
NTN’s Sentinel Series saves poultry processing plant thousands
A major US-based poultry plant processing approximately 175,000 birds per day was struggling with catastrophic bearing failures on both their poultry cage washing machinery and cage unloading systems. The repetitive failures on these two critical … [Read more...] about NTN’s Sentinel Series saves poultry processing plant thousands
New double-nut design saves time, eliminates difficult measuring
The Timken Company is expanding its line of mounted bearings with spherical roller bearing solid-block housed units that allow for even easier installation and removal for a multitude of applications. “Timken spherical roller bearing solid-block … [Read more...] about New double-nut design saves time, eliminates difficult measuring
What are bearing heaters and what are they used for?
If bearings are mounted using the cylindrical mounting process, it can take considerable force to achieve the necessary interference fits to prevent the bearing from spinning on the rotating component. Heating bearings is a good way to temporarily … [Read more...] about What are bearing heaters and what are they used for?
Emerson Bearing announces special bearings for Semiconductor and Medical
Severe environments call for special bearings. Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, offers special bearings for corrosive … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing announces special bearings for Semiconductor and Medical