Did you know that iglide plastic bushings and drylin linear plain bearings are the perfect fit for marine applications? Not only do they have embedded solid lubricants, eliminating the need for messy external oil or grease, but they are also … [Read more...] about Maintenance-free performance in underwater conditions with igus
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Brake linkage bushings improve park braking
A large freight-rail operator in Australia has approved Vesconite Hilube brake linkage bushings for its locomotive fleet, to replace bushings in its fleet’s brake levers and improve its park brake performance. Brake linkage bushings are … [Read more...] about Brake linkage bushings improve park braking
More wear resistance at the touch of a button: new igus online tool for polymer coating
igus is expanding its range of product configuration and service life calculation tools. The latest addition is the iglide coating designer. Functional surface coatings are integral to everyday industrial life. igus iglide coating materials can be … [Read more...] about More wear resistance at the touch of a button: new igus online tool for polymer coating
Isotech slew rings/ turntable bearings for heavy-duty applications
The rugged ball-bearing and crossed roller slewing rings from Isotech are characterized by their large diameter and large bores with only a small cross-section. They were designed for axial, radial as well as combined axial and radial loads. New … [Read more...] about Isotech slew rings/ turntable bearings for heavy-duty applications
Record-low costs and sustainability: new slewing ring bearings from igus
The motion plastics specialist igus® has expanded its iglide PRT series by adding a ready-to-install low-cost variant made from granulated high-performance plastics. PRT-05-15-PC has been designed to reduce costs and help protect the environment. … [Read more...] about Record-low costs and sustainability: new slewing ring bearings from igus
Four-ft. diameter lantern rings solve corrosion issues in Hoover Dam hydro plant
When engineers at Hoover Dam determined that the original cast iron lantern rings built into some of its turbines needed to be replaced, they were looking for a solution to help them overcome the corrosion issues they experienced with the cast … [Read more...] about Four-ft. diameter lantern rings solve corrosion issues in Hoover Dam hydro plant
Lowering vehicle emissions with specialist bearings
According to McKinsey & Company’s Lightweight, heavy impact report, the use of lighter materials in the latest aircraft and automobile designs will be essential to reducing the CO2 emissions these vehicles produce. But lightweighting presents … [Read more...] about Lowering vehicle emissions with specialist bearings
Thordon delivers non-metallic bearings for essential cooling water pumps in Taiwan
Thordon Bearings has further strengthened its presence in the Taiwanese market, delivering water-lubricated elastomeric polymer bearings for installation to cooling water pumps commissioned for a major power plant expansion project. Thordon’s SXL … [Read more...] about Thordon delivers non-metallic bearings for essential cooling water pumps in Taiwan
Bearings from NKE for wind power at Husum Wind 2023
NKE Austria GmbH exhibits at this year's Husum Wind trade show. The Austrian bearing manufacturer participates for the first time at the fair for renewable energies in Northern Germany. For wind turbine gearboxes and generators, NKE offers the … [Read more...] about Bearings from NKE for wind power at Husum Wind 2023
Making industrial furnaces more energy-efficient
Even as countries strive to meet climate goals and reduce their carbon footprint, the current rate of improvement is not sufficient to meet the targets set out by the Paris Agreement. With industrial furnaces being one of the biggest energy … [Read more...] about Making industrial furnaces more energy-efficient