Low-quality thermoplastics tend to give thermoplastics, in general, a poor reputation, with some melting when exposed to UV light, some offering limited resistance to solvents and some relaxing and weakening under long-term loading. This situation … [Read more...] about How to avoid copy-cat thermoplastic bearings
RBC Bearings announces the retirement of Thomas M. Burigo
RBC Bearings Incorporated, an international manufacturer of highly-engineered precision bearings and components for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries, has announced the retirement of Tom Burigo, a 14-year veteran of RBC Bearings, as … [Read more...] about RBC Bearings announces the retirement of Thomas M. Burigo
Clean steel for bearings
Ovako provides bearing quality clean steel to many of the largest bearing manufacturers in the world. Control from start to finish Ovako is a fully integrated bearing steel producer. We control the whole chain of production, from melting the … [Read more...] about Clean steel for bearings
IKO miniature bearings in more size and carriage options
IKO International has expanded the number of carriage sizes and options available for its line of miniature bearings. IKO currently offers some of the smallest commercially available miniature bearings, with sizes as small as 1 mm. To handle more … [Read more...] about IKO miniature bearings in more size and carriage options
Nye’s new bearing tester arrives
Bearings are one of the most important machine elements in the world, with billions in operation at any given second. Their operation is critical to carry and transport loads, while also allowing movement. From miniature bearings in computer fans, to … [Read more...] about Nye’s new bearing tester arrives
“One-Stop” super precision bearing info resource
Emerson Bearing Boston now serves as a "one-stop" bearing information resource for Original Equipment Manufacturers and Maintenance, Repair and Operations markets around the world. The company has announced the release of a collection of Super … [Read more...] about “One-Stop” super precision bearing info resource
igus’ self-lubricating, maintenance free ball bearings
For control systems on automobiles and other applications where space and weight restrictions can be problematic, new thin xiros ball bearings from igus are available in accordance with DIN 625 for rotary controls. The xiros 67 and 68 thin ring … [Read more...] about igus’ self-lubricating, maintenance free ball bearings
Vesconite Bearings renews RINA certification
A ship docking in Trieste, Italy, soon will be the first to install an extra large Vesconite rudder bearing under Vesconite Bearings’ renewed RINA, or Registro Italiano Navale, ship certification. Vesconite Bearings was able to renew the … [Read more...] about Vesconite Bearings renews RINA certification
Ceramic hybrid radial bearing line
The Boca Bearing Company has announced a new ceramic hybrid radial bearing line for Radio Control applications, the Boca Bearing’s RC Go series. With the introduction of the new RC Go series, Boca Bearing Company hopes to introduce a new generation … [Read more...] about Ceramic hybrid radial bearing line
Timken’s 14 step procedure for bearing analysis
Follow these steps for an accurate and complete analysis when investigating any bearing damage or system breakdowns. 1. Gather operating data from bearing monitoring devices; analyze service and maintenance records and charts; and secure … [Read more...] about Timken’s 14 step procedure for bearing analysis