At this year’s Automechanika in Frankfurt, Spanish bearing manufacturer Fersa Bearings presented the potential of its new innovative product range and its latest wheel end applications. It also featured new products from its complete aftermarket … [Read more...] about Fersa at Automechanika 2018 in Frankfurt
Thordon signs distributor agreement with Spain’s Echetalde
Thordon Bearings confirmed it has signed a sales and distribution agreement during the recent SMM 2018 trade show in Hamburg, Germany. The agreement with Spain’s Echetalde, signed last month, replaces the agreement with Thordon’s previous … [Read more...] about Thordon signs distributor agreement with Spain’s Echetalde
Container ship goes green with Vesconite bearings
When the stern tube bearing on the 490 x 750-ft container ship M/V Marine Rickmers began to fail, Durban, South Africa-based Elgin Brown & Hamer (EBH South Africa) replaced it with state-of-the-art, pollution-free Vesconite. The innovative … [Read more...] about Container ship goes green with Vesconite bearings
Emerson Bearing Boston announces expanded oil seal line
Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, announces an expanded line of Oil Seals, specifically, Bearing Isolators. Emerson … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing Boston announces expanded oil seal line
Klüber Lubrication features conveyor lubricant at PACK EXPO 2018
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, will feature its specialty solutions for the food processing and pharmaceutical industries in booth #E-7837 during PACK EXPO Chicago, October 14-17, 2018, at McCormick Place. These … [Read more...] about Klüber Lubrication features conveyor lubricant at PACK EXPO 2018
Prime Minister of Canada attends 50th Anniversary NTN Bearing
Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada attended NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada’s gala celebration late last month at the Omni King Edward hotel in Toronto. The celebration took place to mark NTN’s 50th year of operations in Canada and the 100th … [Read more...] about Prime Minister of Canada attends 50th Anniversary NTN Bearing
What characteristics are specific to yaw grease?
Yaw bearings are operating with heavy loads and moments, but should provide smooth rotation and resistance to corrosion and wear. Along with these conditions, long-lasting, economical bearings are also a market expectation. Yaw greases are specially … [Read more...] about What characteristics are specific to yaw grease?
Sulzer increases reliability and performance for offshore industry
The offshore industry faces two main challenges: maximizing production within the limits of the reservoir, and minimizing operational costs while maintaining the safety of the platform. Pumps form one of the main groups of equipment that influence … [Read more...] about Sulzer increases reliability and performance for offshore industry
New study on oil-lubricated shaft systems
Thordon Bearings has published a study highlighting the commercial and environmental benefits of seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing arrangements, indicating that shipowners can make substantial operational savings by giving up the outdated … [Read more...] about New study on oil-lubricated shaft systems
Seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearings guaranteed for life
Thordon Bearings is offering its award-winning COMPAC seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing system with a lifetime bearing wear life guarantee. To date, the COMPAC bearing has been offered with a 15-year wear life guarantee, but Thordon … [Read more...] about Seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearings guaranteed for life