According to McKinsey & Company’s Lightweight, heavy impact report, the use of lighter materials in the latest aircraft and automobile designs will be essential to reducing the CO2 emissions these vehicles produce. But lightweighting presents … [Read more...] about Lowering vehicle emissions with specialist bearings
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Thordon delivers non-metallic bearings for essential cooling water pumps in Taiwan
Thordon Bearings has further strengthened its presence in the Taiwanese market, delivering water-lubricated elastomeric polymer bearings for installation to cooling water pumps commissioned for a major power plant expansion project. Thordon’s SXL … [Read more...] about Thordon delivers non-metallic bearings for essential cooling water pumps in Taiwan
Bearings from NKE for wind power at Husum Wind 2023
NKE Austria GmbH exhibits at this year's Husum Wind trade show. The Austrian bearing manufacturer participates for the first time at the fair for renewable energies in Northern Germany. For wind turbine gearboxes and generators, NKE offers the … [Read more...] about Bearings from NKE for wind power at Husum Wind 2023
Making industrial furnaces more energy-efficient
Even as countries strive to meet climate goals and reduce their carbon footprint, the current rate of improvement is not sufficient to meet the targets set out by the Paris Agreement. With industrial furnaces being one of the biggest energy … [Read more...] about Making industrial furnaces more energy-efficient
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
How can I prevent catastrophic bearing failure via proper lubrication?
By Jeremy Luchies — FUCHS Lubricants Co. Catastrophes can take many forms from economic crises to fatal disasters. When these catastrophic events hit the news, the first questions usually asked are how did this happen and how can we prevent this … [Read more...] about How can I prevent catastrophic bearing failure via proper lubrication?
Thordon seawater-lubricated tailshaft bearings
Egypt’s SUMED pipeline operator Arab Petroleum Pipeline Company (SUMED) has completed the tailshaft conversion to Thordon’s SXL seawater-lubricated bearing system for seven special purpose single point mooring (SPM) service boats. The final vessel … [Read more...] about Thordon seawater-lubricated tailshaft bearings
Emerson announces free eBook for Type E Mounted Bearings
Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, announces the availability of a complimentary eBook and other online resources for … [Read more...] about Emerson announces free eBook for Type E Mounted Bearings
Thordon optimizes the articulating rudder
When a 9,280hp workboat returned to service following extensive repairs at the James Marine Paducah River Service yard in Kentucky, U.S.A., it marked the first application of Thordon’s new seal-embedded bearing to an articulating … [Read more...] about Thordon optimizes the articulating rudder
MIBA relies on EMCO for process machining of plain bearing bushes
Sustainability in energy production Wind power has become more socially relevant in recent years, and it contributes significantly to energy transition. However, wind farms need to become even more efficient in order to conserve resources. This is … [Read more...] about MIBA relies on EMCO for process machining of plain bearing bushes
