By Steven Pasternak, C.O. Engineer – Sleevoil Bearings Edited by Mike Santora Hydrodynamic bearings operate by generating a pressurized oil film that fully supports a rotating shaft. There is no shaft-to-bearing contact during normal operation, … [Read more...] about PTFE-based polymers in hydrodynamic bearings
Industry News
NSK at ABM week
NSK will exhibit its products and technologies at ABM WEEK, to be held at Pro Magno Event Center (São Paulo) from Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 6, 2017. Summary of the Event Organized by the Brazilian Metallurgy and Mining Association … [Read more...] about NSK at ABM week
Self-lubricated polymer-bushings
South African self-lubricated polymer-bushing manufacturer Vesconite Bearings’ bushings continue to be ordered by a large manufacturer and supplier of trailer axles in the Asia-Pacific and Australia-New Zealand areas. The company converted to … [Read more...] about Self-lubricated polymer-bushings
NTN announces IATF 16949:2016 Certification
NTN has announced that NTN Manufacturing de México, SA de CV, in Aguascalientes, México, has achieved the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949:2016 certification. The Quality Management Systems (QMS) at the facility were assessed by NSF … [Read more...] about NTN announces IATF 16949:2016 Certification
3D printing materials for bearings
High strength 3D print materials 50 times more abrasion resistant than ABS and PLA – The full range of iglide tribo-filament options use the same proven technology as self-lubricating iglide bearings. Tested countess times in the IGUS in-house … [Read more...] about 3D printing materials for bearings
Bearings for use in severe environments: a guide
One significant and common issue in manufacturing and processing is premature bearing failure in equipment. The failure of bearings is often due to the severe environment in which they operate, and Emerson Bearing Boston offers a … [Read more...] about Bearings for use in severe environments: a guide
SKF helps keep brewery flowing
Using a sectional lubrication system to ensure performance, SKF helps Erdinger Weißbräu to keep its 1.81 million hectolitres of beer flowing. SKF has provided a modern lubrication system to the largest family-owned wheat beer brewery in Germany, … [Read more...] about SKF helps keep brewery flowing
SKF at Kormarine 2017
Under the banner ‘Simplify with SKF Marine’, bearing and seal manufacturer SKF will present its range of marine products at Kormarine 2017 – the international marine, shipbuilding, offshore and oil & gas exhibition (Busan, Korea – October … [Read more...] about SKF at Kormarine 2017
ISAF bearing installation and removal
The Dodge Hydraulic ISAF (HISAF) mounted spherical roller bearing features a patented built-in hydraulic mounting system that makes this bearing simple to mount and dismount. Hydraulic pressure replaces physical labor, creating a safer and more … [Read more...] about ISAF bearing installation and removal
Large vesconite marine bearings
Marine bushing emergencies in South America can now be easily dealt with by ordering XL marine bushings that are available for immediate dispatch from Buenos Aires, Argentina, from this week. The bushings, which are widely used in the marine … [Read more...] about Large vesconite marine bearings