Tests confirm several iglide materials resist fungi, bacteria Tests for mold growth by igus have found that seven plain bearings made with iglide materials are resistant to fungi and bacteria. Mold is a serious health hazard, and can grow on … [Read more...]
Solving cleanliness and reliability issues with bearings on 3D printers
3D printers are a cutting-edge manufacturing technology, but they must adhere to traditional equipment design rules. They need bearings to allow motion, and these bearings require lubrication. Oil and grease are typically used … but both are … [Read more...]
igus igubal self-lubricating spherical bearings
igubal JEM interchangeable spherical balls operate completely maintenance-free inside a variety of applications, including agricultural machinery and conveyor systems. They’re also self-lubricating, highly durable, and resistant to dirt and … [Read more...]
Emergency bearing repair in hospital equipment application
Hospitals, especially those with designated major trauma centers, depend on their emergency theatres to deliver life-saving treatment. So, when an air handling unit (AHU) needed an overnight repair, Sulzer engineers were able to complete the project … [Read more...]
The fall of friction in bearings?
Edited by Mike Santora Design engineers have long searched for material coating methods to reduce friction. But, could the restructuring of newly found materials reduce friction on macroscopic scales? Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of … [Read more...]
When are floating bearing arrangements necessary?
Edited by Mike Santora A floating bearing arrangement is a bearing arrangement or configuration in which the bearings and the mating component(s) are able to move freely relative to each other in either the radial or axial direction. The intended … [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...]
Complex bearing design simplified
Bearings are a fundamental part of any machine: designing the moving parts properly can mean the difference between an efficient machine and one that continually wears out and breaks down. For this reason, bearing manufacturers are keen to help … [Read more...]
New igus slewing ring bearing offers reduced weight, size
igus has developed a maintenance-free and wear-resistant slewing ring bearing for medium loads that also offers significantly reduced weight and space. The new bearing is 50% smaller in installation height, 60% lighter and can save users up to 20% … [Read more...]
AST lubrication and bearings help in extreme weather application
A middle market OEM that produces outdoor electrical cabinets had a problem: With many of their cabinets located near coastal areas, weather exposure, including salt from ocean spray, was compromising the integrity of its products, which incorporated … [Read more...]
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