Many bearing points are protected against environmental influences and wear by so-called loss lubrication, where grease is pressed out from inside the machine and enters the environment. This is said to result in 27 million tons of lubricating grease … [Read more...] about Research shows value of plastics over grease
Bearings in mining, aggregates face tough obstacles
At the recent Conexpo/ConAgg show in Las Vegas, Dennis Ducalo, an industry manager for mining, cement, and aggregate at Schaeffler Group USA, talked a bit about his company’s bearings that can be used in vibratory screens, including an exciting new … [Read more...] about Bearings in mining, aggregates face tough obstacles
SKF bearings help Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples
Enabling the Mars Rover’s core operations in the harsh environment on Mars are Kaydon RealiSlim thin-section ball bearings — designed and manufactured by SKF at the company’s global thin-section bearing engineering center in Muskegon, and its … [Read more...] about SKF bearings help Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples
igus develops world’s first intelligent plain bearing
igus has developed the world’s first intelligent plain bearing, a high-performance plastic that warns of failure and allows machine and equipment operators to plan maintenance, repairs or part replacement in advance. Plain bearings have to … [Read more...] about igus develops world’s first intelligent plain bearing
ABB’s new Ability Smart Sensor checks condition of bearings
ABB has launched the ABB Ability Smart Sensor for Dodge mounted bearings, part of the ABB Ability Digital Powertrain, that enables “health checks” for bearings. The smart sensor technology provides an early indicator of any potential problems by … [Read more...] about ABB’s new Ability Smart Sensor checks condition of bearings
Schaeffler expands apprenticeship program to South Carolina location
Schaeffler is expanding its award-winning manufacturing apprenticeship program in the United States. Schaeffler is preparing to award journeyman tool & die certification to the first group of apprentices to complete the company’s rigorous … [Read more...] about Schaeffler expands apprenticeship program to South Carolina location
Technology Tuesdays: A look at high performance engineering plastics
In the latest episode of Design World’s Technology Tuesdays Podcast, Editorial Director Paul J. Heney speaks with Ray Szparagowski, Engineering Fellow with Freudenberg NOK Sealing Technologies about the latest in high performance engineering … [Read more...] about Technology Tuesdays: A look at high performance engineering plastics
A talk with Lubriplate Lubricants
I recently spoke with Ellie Girard of Lubriplate Lubricants Company in Newport, Rhode Island. Their newest product is a marine-oriented fluid. “We're offering a hydraulic fluid and a grease, and they're VGP compliant,” she said. “That’s the Vessel … [Read more...] about A talk with Lubriplate Lubricants
A conversation with NSK Canada’s Dale Woitte
I talked with Dale Woitte of NSK Canada earlier this month at the fantastic PTDA Canadian Conference in Ottawa. I asked him a little about the company’s current focus and what the future holds. Woitte said that the OEM and automotive markets are … [Read more...] about A conversation with NSK Canada’s Dale Woitte
