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...] about Igus’ iglide instead of needle bearings?
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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...] about NSK develops gyroscope toy with precision bearing technology
Planetary gear bearings from CCTY bearings
After two years in development and extensive testing, CCTY Bearing is unveiling its newest bearing series, the RN and RNN full complement cylindrical roller bearings. Planetary gears require immense power to move heavy equipment while operating … [Read more...] about Planetary gear bearings from CCTY bearings
Maintenance-free bearings help pool owners keep it clean
A company in Austria has designed a swimming pool cleaning device with maintenance-free polymer ball bearings from igus that helps people keep their water crystal clear. igus, which is based in Cologne, Germany, runs its North American operations … [Read more...] about Maintenance-free bearings help pool owners keep it clean
SKF and Hexatronic sign development partnership
SKF and Proximion AB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB have entered into a development partnership for the industrialization of fiber optic sensing systems. The two parties will work together to combine SKF’s fiber optic bearing … [Read more...] about SKF and Hexatronic sign development partnership
Cat 428Es use Vesconite on boom pivot pin
Some 600 graves have been dug in the Luveve and West Park Cemeteries, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, using 428E Caterpillar Tractor Loader Backhoes (TLBs) fitted with Vesconite self-lubricating wear-resistant polymer bushings on the boom pivot pin. This is … [Read more...] about Cat 428Es use Vesconite on boom pivot pin
NSK launches new mobile app
NSK has launched a new mobile application primarily for machine tool precision bearings to support efficient operation and IT-based plant management. Customers are now able to scan the unique 2D barcode printed on each NSK bearing box after … [Read more...] about NSK launches new mobile app
Online calculation of service life for 3D-printed plain bearings
igus has developed a free online tool that can predict the service life of 3D-printed bearings. With its extensive testing, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics can now calculate precisely the durability of even more products. igus … [Read more...] about Online calculation of service life for 3D-printed plain bearings
Bearings vs. bushings in 3D printing
A small but vocal discussion in the 3D printer community is on bearings and bushings that are used by 3D printers, and how these can be optimized to create better printers and better print quality. Some believe 3D printing will run counter to … [Read more...] about Bearings vs. bushings in 3D printing
New bearing from igus assists in quick, easy liner replacement
igus has introduced a new bearing, drylin W Exchange, for its drylin W linear system in which the liner can be replaced directly on the rail without dismantling the system. By using a practical assembly tool, users can push the old liner out of … [Read more...] about New bearing from igus assists in quick, easy liner replacement