By Thomas Renner || Engineers at SoftWheel were recently looking to improve wheel-rim suspension to make wheelchair riding significantly more comfortable and efficient for users. The Israeli company developed four technologies for its SoftWheels … [Read more...]
Igus: Four ways to drive a slewing ring bearing
By Preston Souza | PRT Product Specialist, igus® Inc Slewing ring bearings are used in rotating and turntable applications. Traditionally, slewing ring bearings were designed in a style similar to ball bearings. Today, however, there are … [Read more...]
Improved lubrication practices stop machine failures at TEP
The Tucson Electric Power (TEP) generating station in Springerville, Arizona, is a coal-fired plant that provides safe, reliable power to residents in the Tucson metropolitan area. With four generating units, it has a total capacity of 1,560 … [Read more...]
Thordon Bearings helps convert ships to pollution free propeller shaft lines
Thordon Bearings Inc. and Heddle Marine Service Inc. have signed a cooperative agreement under which the Canada-based ship repair company will work together with Thordon Bearings Inc. to promote the conversion of ships’ oil lubricated propeller … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask Thin Section Bearing Suppliers
Chris Wilson is the general manager at Ritbearing Corporation, a U.S. manufacturer of specialty thin section ball bearings that also serves as an international distributor of ball and roller bearings and specializes in custom-engineered bearing … [Read more...]
What are labyrinth seals for bearings?
Labyrinth seals are a common type of mechanical seal used to prevent contamination within a bearing system's design. Bearings are frequently used in locations with prolonged exposure to abrasive dust, dirt, debris, or mud. In these heavily … [Read more...]
What is a single row deep groove ball bearing?
One of the most common types of rolling bearings, basic deep groove ball bearing design has not changed much over the years. Advances in materials, lubrication and other modifications have evolved creating greater efficiency and life, but the basic … [Read more...]
Oil-to-water conversion success for Great Lakes bunkers
The oil-to-water lubricated tailshaft conversion Thordon Bearings carried out last year to the 26,260dwt Great Lakes Fleet-managed bulk carrier SS John G. Munson has successfully completed its first season as a diesel-powered ship. The shaft … [Read more...]
Igus’ iglide instead of needle bearings?
For years, iglide plastic bearings have been successfully replacing needle bearings. iglide plastics are injection-molded and embedded with solid lubricants, making the bearings 100% self-lubricating, maintenance-free and corrosion-resistant. … [Read more...]
NSK develops gyroscope toy with precision bearing technology
NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Toshihiro Uchiyama) Group company, NSK Micro Precision Co., Ltd. (Brand name: ISC), has designed and developed a new gyroscope toy with a super-smooth spinning rotor. A precision … [Read more...]
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