According to SKF, it takes approximately 100 process steps to produce a new bearing, compared to roughly ten for a remanufactured bearing. It’s no surprise, therefore, that there has been an increasing demand for remanufactured bearings in heavy-duty … [Read more...] about Should remanufactured bearings become the norm?
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Vesconite commissions large-quantity production unit
Vesconite Bearings commissioned a dedicated facility for high production runs of finished parts in June. This follows its purchase of a thousand-square-meter structure that had been used as a grain silo and then as a seed store by its previous … [Read more...] about Vesconite commissions large-quantity production unit
Factory direct supply pillow block ball bearing
Type:Pillow Block Brand Name:kyocm/ kyou Model Number:ucp204 original:shandong, china Housing material:Iron Cast Service:OEM Customized Services contact Anna:0086-18266359149 Post time:2022-06-01 Pillow block bearing advance: 1. Able to … [Read more...] about Factory direct supply pillow block ball bearing
Navigating the bearing selection process
There are a huge number of variables an engineer needs to weigh up when selecting the right types of bearings for a project. There is no doubt things can get confusing, particularly if your project is non-standard. Here, Chris Johnson managing … [Read more...] about Navigating the bearing selection process
Dunlee’s liquid metal bearing CT replacement tube
Dunlee, a leading manufacturer of imaging solution components, announced its DA200P40+LMB CT replacement tube has received FDA clearance, and deliveries will begin by the end of 2020 in the US and Europe. Featuring CoolGlide technology, the CT tube … [Read more...] about Dunlee’s liquid metal bearing CT replacement tube
Ceramic bearings for ocean power applications
Estimates show that wave power could supply 10% of the global demand for energy by the year 2050. If true, this would be a significant boost to a greener future, but currently, this renewable energy source is still in development. Here, Chris … [Read more...] about Ceramic bearings for ocean power applications
CBCC pillow block bearings
Pillow blocks with bearings have self-aligning properties and are easy to mount and dismount. They are widely used in various types of machinery, especially in agricultural, textile, metallurgical, mining, and various conveying applications. With a … [Read more...] about CBCC pillow block bearings
Repair of decommissioned turbine saves time and money for pulp manufacturer
Repair of decommissioned turbine saves time and money for pulp manufacturer Steam turbines provide essential power to large industrial plants and if they develop a fault there is an urgency to repair and get them back online. Sulzer helped one of … [Read more...] about Repair of decommissioned turbine saves time and money for pulp manufacturer
SMB on bearing obsolescence management
While the origin of the first bearing is unknown, Ancient Egyptian drawings depict tree trunks under sleds with liquid-lubricated runners used to move massive stone blocks. While not as old as Ancient Egyptian bearings, some bearings in use today may … [Read more...] about SMB on bearing obsolescence management
Bearingless encoders for shaft diameters up to 740 mm.
In addition to encoders with bearings, Kübler has also been offering compact bearingless encoders for various applications for many years. These set new standards due to their compact design and, above all, their low overall depth. In contrast to … [Read more...] about Bearingless encoders for shaft diameters up to 740 mm.