By Ken Korane In a recent presentation at this year's Hannover Fair in Germany, Stefan Spindler, CEO of the Industrial Group at Schaeffler AG outlined the company's vision for the future. Schaeffler has one of the broadest ranges of rolling … [Read more...] about New bearings are gateway to digitalization and IIoT
KUSE X-life: linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies
The infeed zones in linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies, i.e. the area in which the rolling elements are guided into the load carrying element until the load is fully applied, are critical factors for life-limited components. … [Read more...] about KUSE X-life: linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies
Sulzer appoints new Head of Electro Mechanical Services
Jim Mugford has been appointed President and Global Head of Sulzer’s electromechanical services business. Jim will be responsible for driving Sulzer’s strategy, growth and profitability for electromechanical services worldwide and creating synergies … [Read more...] about Sulzer appoints new Head of Electro Mechanical Services
Thordon Bearings converts ships to seawater lubricated shaft lines
Thordon Bearings and Drydocks World-Dubai (DDW-D) signed an agreement under which the UAE-based shipyard will work together with Thordon Bearings Inc. to promote the conversion of ships’ oil lubricated propeller shafts to Thordon’s COMPAC open … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings converts ships to seawater lubricated shaft lines
Timken to host Investor Day in NYC
The Timken Company will host an Investor Day conference for representatives of the investment community in New York City on Friday, May 19. The conference is scheduled from 12:00pm to 3:30pm ET. The event will feature presentations by Richard G. … [Read more...] about Timken to host Investor Day in NYC
Schaeffler showcases Oil & Gas tech innovations at OTC 2017
Global industrial supplier Schaeffler is exhibiting a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the oil & gas industry at the 2017 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), taking place May 1-4 at the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas. OTC is the world’s … [Read more...] about Schaeffler showcases Oil & Gas tech innovations at OTC 2017
Government support for Thordon Bearings
The Canadian government has signed a procurement agreement with Thordon Bearings for the supply, installation and commissioning of two SeaThigor shaft seals for the Canadian Coast Guard vessel CCGS Hudson. The product and service contract is … [Read more...] about Government support for Thordon Bearings
Wind turbine generator bearings get new long-term lubricating grease
Klüber Lubrication now offers Klüberplex BEM 34-131 N, a specialty rolling bearing grease for increased reliability of wind turbine generators. In wind turbine generator bearings, the lifetime and service intervals can be extended with the right … [Read more...] about Wind turbine generator bearings get new long-term lubricating grease
Timken bearings at AISTech 2017
What can steel producers do to compete more effectively in today’s marketplace? Using the latest bearing technology to keep critical equipment running longer is one idea that The Timken Company will showcase at AISTech 2017. AISTech—the premier … [Read more...] about Timken bearings at AISTech 2017
How do you use the igus bearing product selector?
There are hundreds of iglide bearing options for different industries and applications, including automotive, medical equipment, agriculture, and beyond. IGUS created the iglide Product Selector to help customers find the perfect bearing for your … [Read more...] about How do you use the igus bearing product selector?