By Mike Santora || IoT and predictive maintenance remain critical areas of focus and innovation for the bearing industry in 2020 — as do advances in lubrication and material science. To get a better understanding of these technologies and what … [Read more...]
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Ceramic bearings: zirconia or silicon nitride?
Back in 2000, scientists discovered zircon in rocks that showed life might have started 500 million years earlier than previously thought. This incredible compound has made a huge impact, as has its oxide, zirconia (ZrO2), used to make full ceramic … [Read more...]
Low volume orders for bespoke ceramic bearings
Ceramic bearing supplier, SMB Bearings is now able to fulfil low volume orders of bespoke ceramic bearing sizes following its five-year strong relationship with a specialist ceramic bearing factory in China. Engineers previously had to commit to … [Read more...]
AST on types of fits and loads for radial ball bearings
By Christine Berlly Selecting the proper shaft and housing fit is critical in optimizing a radial ball bearing’s performance and life. A bearing can only perform to its full capacity when it is correctly fitted on the shaft and in the housing. … [Read more...]
Timken’s new corrosion-resistant solutions for food processing and safety
Timken is helping food processors everywhere enhance reliability, improve production, and elevate food safety with a specifically engineered product portfolio, which now includes its new corrosion-resistant bearing technology that stands up to the … [Read more...]
Corrosion-resistant solutions from Timken
The Timken Company is helping food processors everywhere enhance reliability, improve production and elevate food safety with a specifically engineered product portfolio, which now includes its new corrosion-resistant bearing technology that stands … [Read more...]
ZrO2 zirconia ceramic radial ball bearings
LM76 has announced the release of their new line of Radial Ball Bearings featuring ZrO2 (Zirconia) Ceramic balls. To Complement LM76's broad range of Linear Bearings that are FDA/UDSA/3A Dairy compliant, as well as linear bearings for extreme … [Read more...]
Robotics and automation bearings
The use of robotics and automation continues to grow more prevalent across industries, particularly in manufacturing, as companies are realizing the full potential of its ability to reduce costs, boost production and deliver greater efficiency and … [Read more...]
igus ball transfer units ease move of high loads
igus has introduced new ball transfer units that allow lubrication-free and smooth transport with a dramatic increase in load-bearing capacity. Ball tables are used if delicate or heavy goods are to be transported in different directions. The ball … [Read more...]
Bearings help in optical inspection equipment application
Nearly a decade ago, a manufacturer of optical inspection equipment came to us with a dilemma: Its equipment was having problems, well, focusing. Despite incorporating state-of-the-art technology into the product’s overall design, the focusing … [Read more...]
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