The new engineered plastics tribological material adds to their tribological range of products Highlights: New material broadens the range of GGB's engineered plastics products to better meet customer needs. Provides the ideal combination of … [Read more...] about GGB grows engineered plastics portfolio
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Pekka Vauramo appointed President and CEO of Metso Corporation
Metso's Board of Directors has appointed Pekka Vauramo (born 1957, M.Sc. (Tech.)), President and CEO of Metso, effective as of November 2018 at the latest. Pekka Vauramo has served as President and CEO of Finnair since 2013, and prior to that he held … [Read more...] about Pekka Vauramo appointed President and CEO of Metso Corporation
igus introduces new material for clip and flanged bearings
igus has developed a new tribo-plastic material for clip and flanged bearings that is highly elastic, chemical resistant and withstands moisture. The wear-resistant material, iglidur K230, will be used in clip and flanged bearings, which are … [Read more...] about igus introduces new material for clip and flanged bearings
Plain bearings from igus extend service life in long travel roller chains
Motion plastics manufacturer igus introduced new tribologically optimized plain bearings that ensure lubrication-free mounting of individual chain links, which will increase the uptime of crane systems and gantries. The P4.1 roller chain for long … [Read more...] about Plain bearings from igus extend service life in long travel roller chains
SKF Training Solutions launches new video series
SKF Training Solutions now offers a video series to enhance users' learning experience as part of their blended learning approach to training. The Technical Tip Video Series is a compilation of short, one topic videos (approximately 1.5 minutes in … [Read more...] about SKF Training Solutions launches new video series
Alexis Marine to retrofit RiverTough to salt lugger
Louisiana-based workboat operator Alexis Marine has awarded a supply contract to Thordon Bearings for the retrofitting of 6in diameter RiverTough bearings to MV Kristin Alexis, the 60ft (18.2m) twin-screw towboat built by Bollinger Shipyard in … [Read more...] about Alexis Marine to retrofit RiverTough to salt lugger
Bearings vs bushings in 3D printing
Edited by Mike Santora A small but vocal discussion in the 3D printer community is on bearings and bushings that are used by 3D printers, and how these can be optimized to create better printers and better print quality. Some think 3D printing … [Read more...] about Bearings vs bushings in 3D printing
NTEA introduces expanded Industry Financial Benchmarking Survey
NTEA is introducing an enhanced member benefit and business planning tool — Work Truck Industry Financial Benchmarking Survey. This research initiative gathers financial and operating ratio information from truck equipment manufacturers and … [Read more...] about NTEA introduces expanded Industry Financial Benchmarking Survey
Coast Guard solves vibration problem with propeller shaft bearing system
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has again selected Thordon Bearings’ COMPAC water lubricated propeller shaft bearing system for two icebreakers, one of which has recently completed extensive upgrade work at the Chantier Davie Canada shipyard, in … [Read more...] about Coast Guard solves vibration problem with propeller shaft bearing system
BSA presents Motion Industries’ Ellen Holladay with lifetime achievement award
Motion Industries, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, is pleased to announce that Ellen Holladay, the company’s SVP, Chief Information Officer and Operational Excellence Officer, is the 2018 recipient of … [Read more...] about BSA presents Motion Industries’ Ellen Holladay with lifetime achievement award