Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH has received the "Great Place to Work" certificate. Businesses that take part in the certification process and meet the respective requirements are entitled to display the commendation "Certified by Great Place … [Read more...] about NKE receives accolades for work environment
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Sulzer cuts component repair times using laser metal deposition
Many industrial applications harbor challenging operating conditions such as corrosive or erosive atmospheres and high temperatures. Every component of rotating machinery used in these conditions needs to operate reliably to ensure an extended … [Read more...] about Sulzer cuts component repair times using laser metal deposition
Vesconite’s new Hitemp 160 gets food-contact certification
Vesconite Bearings’ Hitemp 160 polymer bearing material has been approved for use in food- contact applications. This is according to CEO Dr. Jean-Patrick Leger, who received the formal certification letter from the Laboratoire National De … [Read more...] about Vesconite’s new Hitemp 160 gets food-contact certification
Seawater lubricated shafting system from Thordon Bearings
China’s Fujian Southeast Shipyard has delivered four in a series of five new product tankers ordered by Malaysia’s Orkim Sdn Bhd. The 9000dwt Orkim Sapphire and Orkim Pearl, and 14,500dwt Orkim Diamond and Orkim Emerald represent the first vessels … [Read more...] about Seawater lubricated shafting system from Thordon Bearings
Igus sees 30% online growth amid pandemic
An increase in the pace of innovation and emphasis on expanding its digital presence in the face of a worldwide pandemic helped igus increase online sales by 30% in 2020. Innovations range from telescopic robot tube packages to dry-running ball … [Read more...] about Igus sees 30% online growth amid pandemic
Kaman Distribution Group appoints C. Todd Boone as VP & General Manager Automation business
Kaman Distribution Group (“KDG”), a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission, automation, and fluid power products, has announced the appointment of C. Todd Boone as the Vice President & General Manager of their Automation … [Read more...] about Kaman Distribution Group appoints C. Todd Boone as VP & General Manager Automation business
Tailshaft bearing solution from Thordon Bearings
Grupo Servicios Maritimos, an Argentinian company offering a variety of services related to the maritime, inland waterways, and port activity, operates a fleet of ten tugs, two container feeders, and six pilot/service launches, as well as a number of … [Read more...] about Tailshaft bearing solution from Thordon Bearings
Thordon Bearings’ launches first large commercial vessel project in Mexico
Mexico-based TZ Industrias has replaced the deck machinery bushing aboard the Caroil Transport Marine oil tanker Petion with ThorPlas-Blue, marking Thordon Bearings’ first large commercial vessel project in the country. Thordon’s grease-free … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings’ launches first large commercial vessel project in Mexico
Austria Quality Seal awarded to bearing manufacturer NKE
In April 2021, bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH received the Austria Quality Seal. The accredited quality seal is awarded by the Austrian association for the promotion of quality (ÖQA) after successful quality inspections. Quality Seal bearers … [Read more...] about Austria Quality Seal awarded to bearing manufacturer NKE
Lower bearing replacement at Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project
Repair work at the Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project in Tshwane, South Africa, has included replacement of the lower bearing on an Archimedes screw with a Vesconite Hilube polymer bearing. The bearing has a 202 mm inner diameter, a 300 mm outer … [Read more...] about Lower bearing replacement at Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project
