Thordon Bearings has welcomed an industry initiative to evaluate the effect of biodegradable lubricants on sterntube bearings following a reported marked increase in sealed oil lubricated propeller shaft bearing failures. While many ship operators … [Read more...] about Biodegradable lubricants on sterntube bearings
Vesconite borehole spiders continue to perform
Spiders that were manufactured from Vesconite continue to be used to support the shafts of two borehole pumps installed on a Meyerton, South Africa, vegetable farm. Some 28 spiders were manufactured at Sima Turners, of Johannesburg, South Africa, … [Read more...] about Vesconite borehole spiders continue to perform
PTDA Foundation launches vanguard campaign
Recognizing that work force needs ranked as the number one challenge of power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distributors and manufacturers, the PTDA Foundation launched PT WORK Force—an initiative to specifically support the PT/MC industry with … [Read more...] about PTDA Foundation launches vanguard campaign
Multi-purpose extreme pressure bearing and chassis grease
With the introduction of 219 SynForce Green, a multi-purpose extreme pressure bearing and chassis grease, Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants is once again pushing the boundaries of its synthetic heavy machinery lubricants, company officials announced … [Read more...] about Multi-purpose extreme pressure bearing and chassis grease
Wheel-end seal from SKF offers extreme performance
Truck and trailer operators can now reduce the risk of premature wheel-end failures, as well as the high costs associated with unplanned downtime and vehicle recovery, by changing to a new wheel-end seal design from SKF. Scotseal X-Treme is the … [Read more...] about Wheel-end seal from SKF offers extreme performance
Schaeffler accelerates transformation
Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler announced preliminary key figures for 2017 today. The company confirmed the 5.9% increase in revenue at constant currency previously announced on January 15, 2018, which exceeded the company’s … [Read more...] about Schaeffler accelerates transformation
igus: spherical balls for retrofitted bearing housings
Self-lubricating and long-lasting igubal spherical balls can replace metallic pillow block and flange bearings Pillow block and flange bearings are commonly used in construction machines and conveyor systems, therefore they are often exposed to … [Read more...] about igus: spherical balls for retrofitted bearing housings
Emerson Bearing Boston for food grade applications
Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has announced a bearing solution for dairy, meat and seafood processing companies as … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing Boston for food grade applications
iglide: the material
iglide high-performance plastics are a combination of strengthening fibers, base polymers and solid lubricants, which creates a mating surface for shafts. In this following video, we see how the material blend is developed to be the best solution for … [Read more...] about iglide: the material
Igus plastic vs. metal bushings: field test
Plastic and metal bushings go head-to-head in this data backed field battle. Compare how many maintenance stops the equipment outfitted with plastic bushings requires against their metal counterparts. Igus www.igus.com … [Read more...] about Igus plastic vs. metal bushings: field test