The Hubble Telescope need many crucial repairs back in 2009 before returning to active dutey. A mini power tool, using Timken precision ball bearings, was used by astronauts to unfasten dozens of screws and replace circuit boards on the telescope’s … [Read more...] about Timken ball bearings are out of this world
South African earthmoving bushings installed globally
The South African manufacturer of specialist bushing polymers, Vesconite Bearings, continues to supply articulation bushings to an articulated dump truck manufacturer in the UK. The UK branch of an original equipment dump truck manufacturer first … [Read more...] about South African earthmoving bushings installed globally
Emerson Bearing Boston offers bearings eBook
Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world has recently released an eBook for keeping machinery in optimal working … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing Boston offers bearings eBook
Ultra-high speed angular contact ball bearing
NSK has announced that it has developed an ultra high-speed angular contact ball bearing using the new SURSAVE cage, which can be applied to the NSKROBUST series of ultra-high speed angular contact bearings for the main spindle of machine … [Read more...] about Ultra-high speed angular contact ball bearing
How does shelf life affect bearings and their lubricants?
By Joyce Laird, contributing editor It goes without saying that all bearings and lubricants should be stored in a protected area that is relatively vibration and dirt free and not subjected to temperature extremes or excessive humidity. Some … [Read more...] about How does shelf life affect bearings and their lubricants?
Vesconite Bearings’ outlook for pumps industry 2017
The global economic slowdown continues to affect many of pump-industry customers, with several smaller customers having downscaled or closed down. Many larger customers, meanwhile, have engaged in merger and acquisition activity to reduce costs, … [Read more...] about Vesconite Bearings’ outlook for pumps industry 2017
Bearing friction basics: A primer
American Roller Bearings Edited by Mike Santora Rolling element bearings, such as ball bearings and roller bearings, are used in equipment primarily because they support the loads inherent to the machine’s function at a much lower friction level … [Read more...] about Bearing friction basics: A primer
Vesconite Hilube bearings continue to perform in condensate pump
South African-manufactured Vesconite Hilube bearings, which had been installed in a condensate pump at a thermal power station in Texas, continue to operate well after four years as part of a pump assembly that is expected to have a life expectancy … [Read more...] about Vesconite Hilube bearings continue to perform in condensate pump
Timken’s NP (RIT, RT)
Cylindrical bearing type NP has a double-ribbed inner ring and a single-ribbed outer ring with an abutting loose rib, which allows the bearing to provide axial location and to carry light thrust loads in both directions. Factors governing radial and … [Read more...] about Timken’s NP (RIT, RT)
Timken acquires EDT Corp.
The Timken Company has announced that it has acquired EDT Corp., a manufacturer of polymer housed units and stainless steel ball bearings used widely by the food and beverage industry. "We market a broad range of bearing housed units and are … [Read more...] about Timken acquires EDT Corp.