Vesconite Bearings has received its China Classification Society (CCS) Certificate of Works Approval. This was announced by Vesconite Bearings Quality Control Manager Jaco Prinsloo, who notes that the certification is valid for four years and is … [Read more...] about CCS certification beneficial for significant future Chinese bearing supply
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Heavy loads are no problem for the new igutex TX3 fiber-wound material
In applications with loads of more than 80Mpa, plain bearings made of thermoplastic materials can push their limits. igus, the world leader in motion plastics, has expanded the existing range of standard plain bearings with the new igutex fiber-wound … [Read more...] about Heavy loads are no problem for the new igutex TX3 fiber-wound material
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
“USDA-certified stand-off bearing flange blocks
FDA/USDA Certified, two, three, and four post, Stand-Off Bearing Flange Blocks are setting a new standard for performance and Hygienics. These new Stand-off bearing flange blocks now available from LM76 reduce the surface area where mold and bacteria … [Read more...] about “USDA-certified stand-off bearing flange blocks
Grease-free bearings help in ice resurfacing machine application
Canadian-based ice resurfacing specialist Resurfice Corp (“Resurfice”) has returned to Thordon Bearings (“Thordon”) with a repeat order for its grease-free SXL and ThorPlas-Blue polymer bearings for Resurfice’s Olympia range of ice arena resurfacing … [Read more...] about Grease-free bearings help in ice resurfacing machine application
SMB: Are counterfeit bearings on the rise?
A petrochemical processor was recently forced to make an emergency shutdown only to discover that it was being supplied with counterfeit SKF bearings. Most people do not fully appreciate the scale of the counterfeiting problem or the risks it … [Read more...] about SMB: Are counterfeit bearings on the rise?
Thordon opens new market for its ThorPlas-Blue bearings
In what marks a relatively new application for Thordon Bearings’ pioneering polymer material, Wilson Ship Management AS (“Wilson”), a Norway-based ship manager, has replaced the greased bronze bearings on the hatch cover wheels of some of its dry … [Read more...] about Thordon opens new market for its ThorPlas-Blue bearings
igus mobile exposition meets customers where they are
The igus mobile exposition allows customers to interact with the latest igus innovations without leaving the parking lot. In keeping with evolving business strategies of meeting customers where they are, igus has announced the company is expanding … [Read more...] about igus mobile exposition meets customers where they are
Thordon Bearings supports wind power-in-a-box technology
Thordon Bearings is supplying its grease-free, self-lubricating ThorPlas-Blue bearing material to a novel containerized wind propulsion system designed to reduce fuel consumption and fossil fuel emissions across all commercial ship types. The … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings supports wind power-in-a-box technology
Focus on sustainable technologies: NKE bearings for wind power
At this year’s Hannover Messe, NKE Austria GmbH will present bearings for wind turbine gearboxes and generators. The Austrian bearing manufacturer has more than 20 years of experience in the wind energy sector. NKE bearings have been installed in … [Read more...] about Focus on sustainable technologies: NKE bearings for wind power
