PI (Physik Instrumente) introduces the A-60x MTT, stainless steel multi-axis top that combines with its offerings of PIglide rotary air bearing stages and platforms. Air-bearings have no rolling or sliding elements and deliver completely … [Read more...] about X-Y-tip-tilt stage for rotary air bearings
Industry News
Timken to acquire Groeneveld Group
The Timken Company has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Groeneveld Group, a provider of automatic lubrication solutions used in on- and off-highway applications, for approximately $280 million. For the 12 months ending May 31, … [Read more...] about Timken to acquire Groeneveld Group
Sulzer at POWER-GEN Africa 2017
This year’s POWER-GEN Africa event is set to attract speakers and exhibitors from around the world to discuss the prominent issues of the industry and to present the latest innovations. As a leading independent repair specialist and pump … [Read more...] about Sulzer at POWER-GEN Africa 2017
Lubrication and safety awareness month
Did you know, roughly 70% of bearing failure is caused by insufficient lubricant or lubricant contamination? Upgrading your lubrication program with automatic lubricant dispensers can increase employee safety and reduce the number of lubrication … [Read more...] about Lubrication and safety awareness month
3D-printed bearings for student race car
The new TU Darmstadt racecar for the current Formula Student competition contains five ultralight 3D-printed components from Heraeus. A steering shaft bearing made out of a special aluminum alloy (AlSi10Mg) is nearly 50% lighter than the previous … [Read more...] about 3D-printed bearings for student race car
Polymer bearings for cost reduction
Staffing costs related to greasing could drop if Vesconite polymer bearings, which require little or no lubrication, were introduced. This is according to Vesconite Bearings technical consultant Eddie Swanepoel, who has performed a greasing … [Read more...] about Polymer bearings for cost reduction
Greases for long-term stability and thermal resistance
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, provides BARRIERTA K greases for automotive, electrical and precision engineering applications. These greases are based on perfluorinated polyether oil (PFPE) to provide a long … [Read more...] about Greases for long-term stability and thermal resistance
Self-lubrication slewing rings from igus
iglide PRT slewing rings use self-lubricating, low-friction sliding elements in place of ball bearings. They represent a step forward in slewing ring bearing technology. The sliding elements are made from an igus-developed, low-cost, … [Read more...] about Self-lubrication slewing rings from igus
NKE weighs in on IoT and the future of bearings
By Ken Korane We recently had the opportunity to meet with Thomas Witzler, Managing Director of NKE Austria, to get his take on a couple engineering trends affecting the bearing industry in general and his company in particular. One promising … [Read more...] about NKE weighs in on IoT and the future of bearings
Technology Tuesdays: A look at high performance engineering plastics
In the latest episode of Design World’s Technology Tuesdays Podcast, Editorial Director Paul J. Heney speaks with Ray Szparagowski, Engineering Fellow with Freudenberg NOK Sealing Technologies about the latest in high performance engineering … [Read more...] about Technology Tuesdays: A look at high performance engineering plastics