The global economic slowdown continues to affect many of pump-industry customers, with several smaller customers having downscaled or closed down. Many larger customers, meanwhile, have engaged in merger and acquisition activity to reduce costs, … [Read more...] about Vesconite Bearings’ outlook for pumps industry 2017
Industry News
Vesconite Hilube bearings continue to perform in condensate pump
South African-manufactured Vesconite Hilube bearings, which had been installed in a condensate pump at a thermal power station in Texas, continue to operate well after four years as part of a pump assembly that is expected to have a life expectancy … [Read more...] about Vesconite Hilube bearings continue to perform in condensate pump
Timken acquires EDT Corp.
The Timken Company has announced that it has acquired EDT Corp., a manufacturer of polymer housed units and stainless steel ball bearings used widely by the food and beverage industry. "We market a broad range of bearing housed units and are … [Read more...] about Timken acquires EDT Corp.
Material selection in lightweight aluminum-titanium bearings
Reducing the weight of cars can make them more fun to drive and increase their performance while keeping fuel and material consumption low. The newest generation of spherical bearings manufactured by the German company HIRSCHMANN SPERICAL BEARINGS is … [Read more...] about Material selection in lightweight aluminum-titanium bearings
Oil to water-lubricated tailshaft bearing conversions
Thordon Bearings has completed the oil to water-lubricated tailshaft bearing conversions of the first four of 15 Impala Terminals Colombia-operated tug/tow boats. Impala Zambrano, the first of 15 triple-screw and twin-screw pusher boats scheduled … [Read more...] about Oil to water-lubricated tailshaft bearing conversions
Windmills run better with Vesconite bearings
An aeration windmill manufacturer in the US has found that installing Vesconite bearings on its windmills leads to smoother and more efficient operation. The bearings are an essential component in aeration windmills. These windmills aerate ponds … [Read more...] about Windmills run better with Vesconite bearings
High-strength plastic self-aligning bearings
igubal plastic self-aligning bearings offer the same or better performance as metal, without external lubrication or maintenance. A number of options, including spherical bearings, rod ends, flanges, pillow blocks, and more areavailable from stock, … [Read more...] about High-strength plastic self-aligning bearings
SKF and GE Oil & Gas sign agreement on use of active magnetic bearing applications
SKF and GE Oil & Gas have signed a non-exclusive, licence-based collaboration agreement, aimed at further developing the use of active magnetic bearing technologies within the oil and gas sector. As part of the agreement, GE Oil & Gas will … [Read more...] about SKF and GE Oil & Gas sign agreement on use of active magnetic bearing applications
EU fire protection with new igus compliant plastic bearing material
In industries where special safety requirements are implemented, special component materials must be used. To comply with the EN regulation 45545, the new European fire protection standard for railway vehicles, igus has developed and released their … [Read more...] about EU fire protection with new igus compliant plastic bearing material
Metal detectable polymer bearings from EDT
EDT Corp has introduced the first ever metal detectable Poly-Round bearings. Poly-Round bearings are polymer plane bearings that directly interchange with industry standard mounted bearings, and have no balls, no grease, no cage, no seals. These … [Read more...] about Metal detectable polymer bearings from EDT