By Nick Van Tol Industry Manager, Agriculture & Construction, igus Inc. Engineers working in the agricultural industry can bene t greatly from implementing true maintenance-free pivots within their machinery. Maintenance-free pivots have … [Read more...] about True maintenance free pivots
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Environmentally safe bearing solutions
Thordon Bearings has expanded its Global Service and Support (GSS) division to meet market demand for installation and maintenance support of its entire product portfolio. GSS now offers more services to assist shipowners, shipbuilders and repair … [Read more...] about Environmentally safe bearing solutions
Thordon and IMarEST support water lubricated propulsion systems
Shipping industry leaders attending London International Shipping Week (LISW) next week will be able to hear the case for water lubricated propeller shafts during an evening technical lecture organized by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science … [Read more...] about Thordon and IMarEST support water lubricated propulsion systems
C-Flex double end pivot bearing
The C-Flex bearing or pivot is a cylindrical, limited rotational bearing, with a high relative radial and axial stiffness which is available in low, medium, or high torsional spring rates. It is typically available for maximum deflection angles of … [Read more...] about C-Flex double end pivot bearing
Scanning performance of air bearings
Stefan Vorndran • PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. Air bearings are common in scanning applications. Scanning involves moving either a work-piece or an optic at a constant velocity, while a reading or writing operation takes place. Such operations … [Read more...] about Scanning performance of air bearings
PTDA welcomes eight new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) recently welcomed seven new member companies. Distributor Members Bearings Limited (Hauppauge, N.Y.) is a distributor of bearings, belt & chain drives, conveyors & material handling … [Read more...] about PTDA welcomes eight new members
Disneyland’s Nemo submarine figurines use Vesconite Hilube
The crabs on the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage in the Tomorrowland area of Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, were recently sent for a rebuild cycle, in which they were inspected to ensure that they are physically and operationally in good shape … [Read more...] about Disneyland’s Nemo submarine figurines use Vesconite Hilube
Heavy duty, dirt and dust resistant bearings
Self-lubricating iglide bearings and bushings are suited for dirty and dusty environments and can be direct substitutes for metal bearings. The following video shows some of the many dirty environments where igus iglide bearings and bushing are put … [Read more...] about Heavy duty, dirt and dust resistant bearings
Radial shaft seal ring for main bearings in wind turbines
The global expansion of wind power facilities is proceeding unabated. Based on figures from Global Wind Energy Council, nearly 487 GW of output from wind energy were in place at the end of 2016. At the start of the decade, the installed output wasn’t … [Read more...] about Radial shaft seal ring for main bearings in wind turbines
Bearings for electrically charged, severe environments
Electrical current can be incredibly damaging to metal components. For bearings, it can cause a range of problems including fluting in the races, pitting of the ball bearings, and degradation of lubrication. Electric motors of all kinds, electric … [Read more...] about Bearings for electrically charged, severe environments