Vesconite Bearings hopes to be part of the global program to reduce lead exposure from drinking water. It produces products resistant to corrosion-combatting chemicals (which are necessary to reduce lead leaching into the water system). It also … [Read more...] about Vesconite’s lead-free solutions to reduce lead exposures
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Elastomeric bearing system for FPSO project in South America
Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation has been awarded the contract to supply an integrated structural elastomeric bearing system to MISC Offshore (Singapore) Pte Ltd (MOSPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MISC Berhad (MISC), for its … [Read more...] about Elastomeric bearing system for FPSO project in South America
HST turbocompressors provide OPEX savings for UK Water Company
Sulzer HST turbocompressors provide substantial OPEX savings for UK Water Company Since installing four Sulzer HST turbocompressors in 2012, Severn Trent’s Rushmoor wastewater treatment has enjoyed a significant reduction in maintenance costs, … [Read more...] about HST turbocompressors provide OPEX savings for UK Water Company
Ceramic bearings fit for the world’s toughest rowing race
Ceramic Bearing specialist SMB Bearings is sponsoring rowing team, Five in a Row, as they take on this year’s Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. The challenge sees over 30 teams of rowers travel west from La Gomera in the Canary Islands, to English … [Read more...] about Ceramic bearings fit for the world’s toughest rowing race
Keeping vibration analysis happy
Implementing condition monitoring can reduce the frequency and cost of equipment maintenance. Specifically, vibration analysis can provide valuable insight into machine conditions, flagging up problems before extensive damage occurs. Chris Johnson, … [Read more...] about Keeping vibration analysis happy
Cameroon palm oil producer prototypes Hitemp 150 hanger bearings
Vesconite’s Hitemp 150 hanger bearings have been installed at a palm oil processing factory in Cameroon, Central Africa. This followed a suggestion to test Vesconite Bearing’s most abrasion-resistant polymer - which also has a high-temperature … [Read more...] about Cameroon palm oil producer prototypes Hitemp 150 hanger bearings
SKF on carbon neutrality
All our manufacturing operations around the world are to become carbon neutral by 2030. This is one of many actions we have to take in order to stay on course of successful eco-economic decoupling. In June 2020, we announced the target to achieve … [Read more...] about SKF on carbon neutrality
Bearing assembly retrofits, not just for overhung pumps
Reliability is a fundamental requirement for between bearing high energy pumps that operate in oil and gas applications. To optimize pumping systems, design improvements and material upgrades can be implemented during planned maintenance intervals, … [Read more...] about Bearing assembly retrofits, not just for overhung pumps
Aerospace bearings: where did it all begin?
According to Report Linker, the aerospace market is expected to grow from USD 9.6 billion in 2021 to USD 17.7 billion by 2026, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. From personal flying vehicles to greener aerospace, it’s clear the … [Read more...] about Aerospace bearings: where did it all begin?
Greater efficiency in production with igus lightweight iglidepolymer linear bearings
New, cost-effective drylin linear bearing ensures fast, lubrication-free movements. igus, a motion plastics specialist, showcases what plastics can do with its first drylin W linear bearing made entirely of tribo-polymers. The linear bearing has … [Read more...] about Greater efficiency in production with igus lightweight iglidepolymer linear bearings
