Chris Wilson is the general manager at Ritbearing Corporation, a U.S. manufacturer of specialty thin section ball bearings that also serves as an international distributor of ball and roller bearings and specializes in custom-engineered bearing … [Read more...]
What are labyrinth seals for bearings?
Labyrinth seals are a common type of mechanical seal used to prevent contamination within a bearing system's design. Bearings are frequently used in locations with prolonged exposure to abrasive dust, dirt, debris, or mud. In these heavily … [Read more...]
What is a single row deep groove ball bearing?
One of the most common types of rolling bearings, basic deep groove ball bearing design has not changed much over the years. Advances in materials, lubrication and other modifications have evolved creating greater efficiency and life, but the basic … [Read more...]
Oil-to-water conversion success for Great Lakes bunkers
The oil-to-water lubricated tailshaft conversion Thordon Bearings carried out last year to the 26,260dwt Great Lakes Fleet-managed bulk carrier SS John G. Munson has successfully completed its first season as a diesel-powered ship. The shaft … [Read more...]
Igus’ iglide instead of needle bearings?
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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