Based in the Austrian city of Steyr, bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH has been part of the Fersa Group since January 2016. The group was established through the merger of Spanish company Fersa Bearings and NKE Austria. Both companies are … [Read more...] about How NKE meets future challenges
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How “smart plastics” reduce maintenance costs
Predictive maintenance is part of Industry 4.0 and the factory of tomorrow. For this sector, igus has developed a family of products under the name 'isense', where various sensors and monitoring modules make the plastic components of energy chains, … [Read more...] about How “smart plastics” reduce maintenance costs
igus DryLin with toolkit for linear motion
In this video we see some of the features and benefits of the igus Drylin W product line optimized for linear motion. Bearing blocks are made from aluminium, die-cast zinc, or stainless steel. The Drylin W is designed to be flexible and adjustable … [Read more...] about igus DryLin with toolkit for linear motion
BNL plastic conveyer bearings
Material handling can be a fundamental part of a business's success in manufacturing, processing and shipping products to market. To do this efficiently, a business needs systems that can maintain performance over time. Production must keep moving … [Read more...] about BNL plastic conveyer bearings
Biodegradable lubricants on sterntube bearings
Thordon Bearings has welcomed an industry initiative to evaluate the effect of biodegradable lubricants on sterntube bearings following a reported marked increase in sealed oil lubricated propeller shaft bearing failures. While many ship operators … [Read more...] about Biodegradable lubricants on sterntube bearings
Vesconite borehole spiders continue to perform
Spiders that were manufactured from Vesconite continue to be used to support the shafts of two borehole pumps installed on a Meyerton, South Africa, vegetable farm. Some 28 spiders were manufactured at Sima Turners, of Johannesburg, South Africa, … [Read more...] about Vesconite borehole spiders continue to perform
PTDA Foundation launches vanguard campaign
Recognizing that work force needs ranked as the number one challenge of power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distributors and manufacturers, the PTDA Foundation launched PT WORK Force—an initiative to specifically support the PT/MC industry with … [Read more...] about PTDA Foundation launches vanguard campaign
Wheel-end seal from SKF offers extreme performance
Truck and trailer operators can now reduce the risk of premature wheel-end failures, as well as the high costs associated with unplanned downtime and vehicle recovery, by changing to a new wheel-end seal design from SKF. Scotseal X-Treme is the … [Read more...] about Wheel-end seal from SKF offers extreme performance
Schaeffler accelerates transformation
Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler announced preliminary key figures for 2017 today. The company confirmed the 5.9% increase in revenue at constant currency previously announced on January 15, 2018, which exceeded the company’s … [Read more...] about Schaeffler accelerates transformation
igus: spherical balls for retrofitted bearing housings
Self-lubricating and long-lasting igubal spherical balls can replace metallic pillow block and flange bearings Pillow block and flange bearings are commonly used in construction machines and conveyor systems, therefore they are often exposed to … [Read more...] about igus: spherical balls for retrofitted bearing housings