As mentioned earlier — in the FAQ Plain bearings: What are they? — plain bearings are made of many graphite, bronze, and plastics that include PTFE, nylon, and polyacetal. Material improvements have made plastic plain bearings (or sleeve bearings) … [Read more...] about Plain bearings (sleeve bearings) and the shafts they ride
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The value of integrating partners early in the design process
Edited by Mike Santora In the traditional product design model, bearing selection isn’t usually a large factor. Not much differentiates one bearing from another, the thinking goes, so why spend time considering the type of bearing to be used when … [Read more...] about The value of integrating partners early in the design process
Trelleborg gets Johan Sverdrup oil field contract
Located on the Utsira Height in the North Sea, 160 kilometers west of Stavanger, the Johan Sverdup oil field will be operated by electrical power generated onshore, significantly reducing offshore emissions of climate gases. Daily production during … [Read more...] about Trelleborg gets Johan Sverdrup oil field contract
Schaeffler expands apprenticeship program to South Carolina location
Schaeffler is expanding its award-winning manufacturing apprenticeship program in the United States. Schaeffler is preparing to award journeyman tool & die certification to the first group of apprentices to complete the company’s rigorous … [Read more...] about Schaeffler expands apprenticeship program to South Carolina location
What’s the best seal design for my bearing application?
Matt McCormack, applications engineer for SKF, gives us a little insight into what design engineers are frequently asking him. Here, he specifically focuses on the basics of different seal designs for bearings. This article was taken from a short … [Read more...] about What’s the best seal design for my bearing application?
Plastic bearings for automotive throttle valves
Before sending an orange customized car on a 60,000 mile world tour, igus replaced 56 of the car’s standard parts with iglide plastic bearings, including one bearing in the throttle valve. The throttle takes the place of a carburetor on newer … [Read more...] about Plastic bearings for automotive throttle valves
3D-printed bearings for student race car
The new TU Darmstadt racecar for the current Formula Student competition contains five ultralight 3D-printed components from Heraeus. A steering shaft bearing made out of a special aluminum alloy (AlSi10Mg) is nearly 50% lighter than the previous … [Read more...] about 3D-printed bearings for student race car
Self-lubrication slewing rings from igus
iglide PRT slewing rings use self-lubricating, low-friction sliding elements in place of ball bearings. They represent a step forward in slewing ring bearing technology. The sliding elements are made from an igus-developed, low-cost, … [Read more...] about Self-lubrication slewing rings from igus
NKE weighs in on IoT and the future of bearings
By Ken Korane We recently had the opportunity to meet with Thomas Witzler, Managing Director of NKE Austria, to get his take on a couple engineering trends affecting the bearing industry in general and his company in particular. One promising … [Read more...] about NKE weighs in on IoT and the future of bearings
How do I determine the loads on a bearing?
Matt McCormack, applications engineer for SKF gives us a little insight into what design engineers are frequently asking him. Here, he focuses on the basics of determining the loads on a bearing system. This article was taken from a short … [Read more...] about How do I determine the loads on a bearing?