Canadian-based ice resurfacing specialist Resurfice Corp (“Resurfice”) has returned to Thordon Bearings (“Thordon”) with a repeat order for its grease-free SXL and ThorPlas-Blue polymer bearings for Resurfice’s Olympia range of ice arena resurfacing … [Read more...] about Grease-free bearings help in ice resurfacing machine application
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SMB: Are counterfeit bearings on the rise?
A petrochemical processor was recently forced to make an emergency shutdown only to discover that it was being supplied with counterfeit SKF bearings. Most people do not fully appreciate the scale of the counterfeiting problem or the risks it … [Read more...] about SMB: Are counterfeit bearings on the rise?
Thordon opens new market for its ThorPlas-Blue bearings
In what marks a relatively new application for Thordon Bearings’ pioneering polymer material, Wilson Ship Management AS (“Wilson”), a Norway-based ship manager, has replaced the greased bronze bearings on the hatch cover wheels of some of its dry … [Read more...] about Thordon opens new market for its ThorPlas-Blue bearings
igus mobile exposition meets customers where they are
The igus mobile exposition allows customers to interact with the latest igus innovations without leaving the parking lot. In keeping with evolving business strategies of meeting customers where they are, igus has announced the company is expanding … [Read more...] about igus mobile exposition meets customers where they are
Thordon Bearings supports wind power-in-a-box technology
Thordon Bearings is supplying its grease-free, self-lubricating ThorPlas-Blue bearing material to a novel containerized wind propulsion system designed to reduce fuel consumption and fossil fuel emissions across all commercial ship types. The … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings supports wind power-in-a-box technology
Focus on sustainable technologies: NKE bearings for wind power
At this year’s Hannover Messe, NKE Austria GmbH will present bearings for wind turbine gearboxes and generators. The Austrian bearing manufacturer has more than 20 years of experience in the wind energy sector. NKE bearings have been installed in … [Read more...] about Focus on sustainable technologies: NKE bearings for wind power
Fersa Group participates in Mobility City, the first technological museum of mobility in Spain
Mobility City, an initiative of the Ibercaja Foundation with the support of the Government of Aragon, was born in 2018 with the aspiration of placing Zaragoza and Aragon at the forefront of new mobility and transforming associated sectors. This … [Read more...] about Fersa Group participates in Mobility City, the first technological museum of mobility in Spain
Q&A with SMB Bearings
Here we take a look at trends within the bearing space for 2023. Chris Johnson, managing director of specialist bearing supplier, SMB Bearings, shares his insights on what he sees developing over the course of the year. What value-add services, … [Read more...] about Q&A with SMB Bearings
Common pitfalls of ceramic bearings
The concept behind bearings is simple — things roll better than they slide. The type of bearing used is of the utmost importance; whilst steel bearings are standard, well-built ceramic bearings can last two to three times longer than their steel … [Read more...] about Common pitfalls of ceramic bearings
Stern-tube-bearing delivery planning for lower dry-dock fees
Preparation for repairs of marine vessels often involves precise planning. This is why Vesconite Bearings Netherlands has already decided on the date of despatch for a Vesconite Hilube stern tube bearing that will be delivered to Vigo, located in … [Read more...] about Stern-tube-bearing delivery planning for lower dry-dock fees