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
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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
Internal clearance in ball bearings Pt. 2
By AST Bearings This is Part 2 of a two-part article on radial play within ball bearings. General Design Considerations: The selection of the radial play value in a specific bearing application is an important design consideration. As … [Read more...] about Internal clearance in ball bearings Pt. 2
Radial play (internal clearance) in ball bearings Pt. 1
By AST Bearings At first glance, ball bearings are relatively simple mechanisms. However, an analysis of their internal geometries reveals that they are quite complex. For example, the ball to raceway conformity, the radial play, and the number of … [Read more...] about Radial play (internal clearance) in ball bearings Pt. 1
Bearings help improve bone fracture operations
In a project called “Smart Drill,” students from Germany’s Bremen Institute of Measurement Technology, Automation and Quality Science (BIMAQ) developed an attachment for a medical drill with the goal of improving the safety of bone fracture … [Read more...] about Bearings help improve bone fracture operations
Timken deep groove ball bearings now available
A full range of metric deep groove ball bearings is now available from The Timken Company. The portfolio includes standard, thin section, narrow, wide, miniature and extra-small deep groove ball bearings from 3 to 400 mm bore sizes. Reducing noise … [Read more...] about Timken deep groove ball bearings now available
Flange bush eliminates bulky housings
NB’s Flange Linear Ball Bushing line offers the best of both worlds - the benefits of a slide bush with the mounting ease of a flange. When an application calls for ease of assembly, a completely integrated system can be selected. Choices include … [Read more...] about Flange bush eliminates bulky housings
Slewing ring bearing from igus for equipment monitoring
Slewing rings from igus are used in applications that handle high cycle speeds and loads, including control desks, welding equipment, indexing tables and chainsaws. Therefore, the slewing rings need to be extremely durable and reliable. iglide … [Read more...] about Slewing ring bearing from igus for equipment monitoring
No return to oil for STQ ferries
It is more than twenty years since Société des Traversiers du Québec (STQ) retrofitted Thordon Bearings’ water lubricated propeller shaft bearings to the double-ended ferries Armand-Imbeau and Jos-Dechênes, as part of an ambitious vessel modification … [Read more...] about No return to oil for STQ ferries