Vesconite Bearings, a global supplier of bearing and wear materials, is taking strides towards sustainability and environmental responsibility by implementing a comprehensive solar energy solution at its Free State-based factory in South … [Read more...] about Vesconite Bearings invests in bright future
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Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä launch Blue Ocean Alliance
In an initiative set to be transformational for ship design while protecting the oceans from pollution, Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä have announced the formation of the Blue Ocean Alliance to develop and promote the revolutionary sterntube-less ship … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä launch Blue Ocean Alliance
Thordon’s Thorplas-blue bearing wins award
Thordon Bearings’ ThorPlas-Blue grease-free bearings won the annual IBJ Environment Protection (Marine) Award 2023 during a gala dinner last night hosted by British comedian Hugh Dennis and International Bulk Journal publisher Ray Girvan. Thordon … [Read more...] about Thordon’s Thorplas-blue bearing wins award
Synthetic eals behind increase in stern tube seal failures
Seawater-lubricated bearings pioneer Thordon Bearings has welcomed the publication of Gard’s latest research into the potential hidden costs of synthetic Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs). Far-reaching financial and environmental … [Read more...] about Synthetic eals behind increase in stern tube seal failures
Vesconite Hilube needle-bearing kit by VesArg
VesArg, the Argentinian distributor of Vesconite, Vesconite Hilube, and Vesconite Superlube low-friction bearing materials, is proud to announce the acceptance of the Vesconite Hilube needle-bearing kit for the Peugeot Partner and Citroen Berlingo, … [Read more...] about Vesconite Hilube needle-bearing kit by VesArg
Green electricity from traditional windmills
In the past, traditional windmills drove mill grinders and irrigation pumps, but in the future, they will produce green energy. For this purpose, students at the HTWG Konstanz, a university of applied sciences, are installing high-tech components. … [Read more...] about Green electricity from traditional windmills
igus introduces new plain bearing made of plastic regranulate
The motion plastics specialist igus® has introduced a new plain bearing made from recycled plastic. The bearing, iglide® ECO P210, is a chemical-resistant variant that has been added to the company's iglide ECO series. The iglide ECO series is … [Read more...] about igus introduces new plain bearing made of plastic regranulate
Bearings from NKE Austria for railway traction motors and gearboxes
NKE Austria GmbH presents its bearings for railway applications. The bearings are used in traction motors and locomotive gearboxes as well as in railcars, trams, and underground trains. When designing a rail vehicle, it is essential to … [Read more...] about Bearings from NKE Austria for railway traction motors and gearboxes
Bearings for marine environments
Subsea applications are characterized by constantly harsh conditions and extreme environments. In marine environments, various applications involve propeller shafts and components for underwater robots and telecommunication systems. However, in the … [Read more...] about Bearings for marine environments
Weighing up the hybrid bearing debate
The best cyclists have a very special mindset, which allows them to focus on the bike and the road, without distraction, ignoring tailwind, overlooking the rain, appreciating the uphill. These escapes from reality are often beneficial, but there are … [Read more...] about Weighing up the hybrid bearing debate