In a project called “Smart Drill,” students from Germany’s Bremen Institute of Measurement Technology, Automation and Quality Science (BIMAQ) developed an attachment for a medical drill with the goal of improving the safety of bone fracture … [Read more...] about Bearings help improve bone fracture operations
Emerson Bearing Boston expands line of split bearings
Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has expanded their line of Split Roller Bearings. Used in a variety of … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing Boston expands line of split bearings
Timken deep groove ball bearings now available
A full range of metric deep groove ball bearings is now available from The Timken Company. The portfolio includes standard, thin section, narrow, wide, miniature and extra-small deep groove ball bearings from 3 to 400 mm bore sizes. Reducing noise … [Read more...] about Timken deep groove ball bearings now available
Freudenberg’s S4 cassette seal for agricultural equipment
Maximum efficiency under extreme operating conditions is crucial for agricultural machinery. The equipment has to function as long and reliably as possible, whether it is used in demanding temperatures, in water and mud, or in dust-filled fields. … [Read more...] about Freudenberg’s S4 cassette seal for agricultural equipment
Hard-wearing polymer bushings for outdoor gym equipment
If you thought that you could only access shoulder press machines, stair steppers, push-up presses, rowing apparatus, sit-up benches, and waist twist machines in a gym, you haven’t been to several sites in Johannesburg, Newcastle and Cape Town, in … [Read more...] about Hard-wearing polymer bushings for outdoor gym equipment
Low temperature grease: Rheolube 1000
The newly commercialized, ultrafiltered Pennzane-based grease, Rheolube 1000, joins Nye's Rheolube 2000 family of greases to extend the life of gears and bearings in lower temperature Aerospace and Vacuum applications. Rheolube 1000 is formulated … [Read more...] about Low temperature grease: Rheolube 1000
Extending bearing life in demanding applications
Although bearings and other precision components are generally made of hardened steel or metal alloys, those used in high load applications can still fail from excessive wear, surface fatigue, pitting, galling and corrosion. This is exacerbated in … [Read more...] about Extending bearing life in demanding applications
Production times on marine bearings reduced
Vesconite Bearings has brought production times on extra large bearings down to 36 hours and was able to complete a simultaneous order for two extra large marine bearings in 48 hours in late September. The quick turnaround order was for two … [Read more...] about Production times on marine bearings reduced
Specialty grease for wet applications
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, introduces HYDROKAPILLA NBU 20 HFE US, designed for the lubrication of plain and rolling bearings, and chains. HYDROKAPILLA NBU 20 HFE US is designed for applications that … [Read more...] about Specialty grease for wet applications
Re-engineered mounted ball bearing units
SKF has launched a newly re-engineered product line of mounted ball bearing units with industry-standard inch series cast iron housings in several designs, SKF inch or metric insert bearings, and several shaft-locking methods. These mounted bearing … [Read more...] about Re-engineered mounted ball bearing units