igus has developed a maintenance-free and wear-resistant slewing ring bearing for medium loads that also offers significantly reduced weight and space. The new bearing is 50% smaller in installation height, 60% lighter and can save users up to 20% … [Read more...] about New igus slewing ring bearing offers reduced weight, size
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AST lubrication and bearings help in extreme weather application
A middle market OEM that produces outdoor electrical cabinets had a problem: With many of their cabinets located near coastal areas, weather exposure, including salt from ocean spray, was compromising the integrity of its products, which incorporated … [Read more...] about AST lubrication and bearings help in extreme weather application
igus develops world’s first intelligent plain bearing
igus has developed the world’s first intelligent plain bearing, a high-performance plastic that warns of failure and allows machine and equipment operators to plan maintenance, repairs or part replacement in advance. Plain bearings have to … [Read more...] about igus develops world’s first intelligent plain bearing
Three can’t-miss highlights at the Robotics Summit in June
Mark your calendar and register — the 2019 Robotics Summit is happening June 5 and 6, 2019. Focused on the design, development, manufacture, and delivery of commercial robotics) this event is in Boston and co-located with the DeviceTalks event at the … [Read more...] about Three can’t-miss highlights at the Robotics Summit in June
Aurora Bearing Company publishes new expanded catalog
Aurora Bearing Company has just released its latest product catalog. Aurora’s catalog 319 features their newest product offerings, as well as the top quality legacy components that have made Aurora a worldwide leader in quality and longevity since … [Read more...] about Aurora Bearing Company publishes new expanded catalog
Understanding outer diameter and internal diameter clearance for sliding bearings
By Kumar Akshay The Problem A customer contacted Technymon GBT to resolve a frictional issue occurring on the sliding bearing (MU material). The customer initially identified excessive friction and wear on approximately 10% of the assembled … [Read more...] about Understanding outer diameter and internal diameter clearance for sliding bearings
The rise of recycled bearings
Bearings are circular, much like the economy they are used in. As more customers avoid disposing of bearings needlessly, Chris Johnson, managing director of bearing re-lubricator SMB Bearings, explains the sudden surge in popularity of reusing and … [Read more...] about The rise of recycled bearings
How do tapered roller bearings work?
In this video, we speak with John Bacher, bearings manager for Primetals Technologies, at the company’s facility in Warren, OH. Bacher covers the basics about tapered roller bearings, from two-row tapered roller bearings (shown in the video) to four … [Read more...] about How do tapered roller bearings work?
What are thin section bearings?
As you may have guessed, thin section bearings are exactly like what their name suggests: thin. These parts feature a compact design that results in a thinner, more lightweight product than other types of bearings. As a result, thin section bearings … [Read more...] about What are thin section bearings?
What are cam followers?
A cam follower is a component that is intrinsically tied to a cam. Cams exist in many applications–dishwashers, sprinklers, etc.–but the most well-known example is that of a camshaft in a car. The goal of a cam is to convert rotary motion to linear … [Read more...] about What are cam followers?