Thordon Bearings has been awarded a contract to supply seawater-lubricated bearings for installation to the first of two modified versions of the Harry DeWolf-class of Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS). The new ships for the Canadian Coast … [Read more...] about New AOPS bearing deal for Thordon
NTN adds SNC plummer blocks to product offering
NTN Bearing Corporation of America is pleased to announce the release of its latest product offering, the SNC plummer block. The SNC blocks are yet another heavy-duty mounted unit designed specifically to accommodate the rigors of applications within … [Read more...] about NTN adds SNC plummer blocks to product offering
Brake linkage bushings improve park braking
A large freight-rail operator in Australia has approved Vesconite Hilube brake linkage bushings for its locomotive fleet, to replace bushings in its fleet’s brake levers and improve its park brake performance. Brake linkage bushings are … [Read more...] about Brake linkage bushings improve park braking
More wear resistance at the touch of a button: new igus online tool for polymer coating
igus is expanding its range of product configuration and service life calculation tools. The latest addition is the iglide coating designer. Functional surface coatings are integral to everyday industrial life. igus iglide coating materials can be … [Read more...] about More wear resistance at the touch of a button: new igus online tool for polymer coating
Isotech slew rings/ turntable bearings for heavy-duty applications
The rugged ball-bearing and crossed roller slewing rings from Isotech are characterized by their large diameter and large bores with only a small cross-section. They were designed for axial, radial as well as combined axial and radial loads. New … [Read more...] about Isotech slew rings/ turntable bearings for heavy-duty applications
NSK wins MOTION’s supplier of the year award
Motion Industries, Inc., has named NSK “2022 Supplier of the Year.” The award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional commitment to Motion through quality products and services and earned the highest score in the multi-faceted Supplier … [Read more...] about NSK wins MOTION’s supplier of the year award
Record-low costs and sustainability: new slewing ring bearings from igus
The motion plastics specialist igus® has expanded its iglide PRT series by adding a ready-to-install low-cost variant made from granulated high-performance plastics. PRT-05-15-PC has been designed to reduce costs and help protect the environment. … [Read more...] about Record-low costs and sustainability: new slewing ring bearings from igus
Four-ft. diameter lantern rings solve corrosion issues in Hoover Dam hydro plant
When engineers at Hoover Dam determined that the original cast iron lantern rings built into some of its turbines needed to be replaced, they were looking for a solution to help them overcome the corrosion issues they experienced with the cast … [Read more...] about Four-ft. diameter lantern rings solve corrosion issues in Hoover Dam hydro plant
A 70% longer service life for linear bushings
More stable linear bushings with an optional plastic housing for more cost-effective bushings 20% higher load capacity thanks to an optimized production process Cost benefits thanks to longer service life and slimline design Available from … [Read more...] about A 70% longer service life for linear bushings
NTN Recognized for supplier quality excellence by Toyota
NTN is pleased to announce that two of its North American manufacturing facilities have been recognized for supplier quality excellence by Toyota Motor North America (Toyota). Toyota has awarded NTN Driveshaft, Inc., and American NTN Bearing … [Read more...] about NTN Recognized for supplier quality excellence by Toyota
