SKF has centralized the production of bearings with Solid Oil to promote timely delivery throughout North America and has introduced enhanced formulas to benefit more applications across industries. These bearings are filled with an oil-saturated … [Read more...] about SKF centralizes the production of bearings with solid oil
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IGUS slewing ring bearings
iglide PRT slewing rings use self-lubricating sliding elements in place of ball bearings to offer smooth rotational movement without external lubrication or maintenance. A range of sizes and materials available from stock and ready to ship as early … [Read more...] about IGUS slewing ring bearings
Thordon introduces global service and support concept
Canada’s Thordon Bearings has introduced a global service and support (GSS) service to assist ship owners, shipbuilders and repair yards with the installation, commissioning, maintenance and shaft/stern tube alignment services of the full range of … [Read more...] about Thordon introduces global service and support concept
Wärtsilä Sea-Master system for shaft bearing condition monitoring
Wärtsilä launches Wärtsilä Sea-Master system for monitoring the condition of tail shaft equipment. The Wärtsilä Sea-Master system uses digital technology to monitor shaft bearings and seals to help customers maximize uptime and lower life cycle costs … [Read more...] about Wärtsilä Sea-Master system for shaft bearing condition monitoring
Thordon’s SeaThigor seal for COMPAC
Thordon Bearings has unveiled what is potentially the marine industry’s safest, most robust shaft seal as part of a program of enhancements underway. Targeting high quality, low leakage, long life and minimum maintenance, Thordon’s new SeaThigor … [Read more...] about Thordon’s SeaThigor seal for COMPAC
Meritor appoints new Sr. VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Meritor has announced that April Miller Boise has joined the company as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective immediately. Boise has responsibility for the legal affairs of the entire corporation and will manage … [Read more...] about Meritor appoints new Sr. VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Vesconite Bearings appoints new marine representative
Vesconite Bearings, the maker of various engineered polymers, has appointed Sharon McArdle as its new marine representative. “I welcome the challenge of selling into the marine industry,” says McArdle, who had previously been a general sales … [Read more...] about Vesconite Bearings appoints new marine representative
Improved Machine Availability through Optimized Components and Digital Services
The wind power industry has established itself with sophisticated technologies. Efficiency and reliability details are being optimized: Design space and weight have to be reduced; components have to demonstrate greater performance and reliably … [Read more...] about Improved Machine Availability through Optimized Components and Digital Services
igus to present reliable motion plastic solutions for the machine tool industry at IMTS 2016, booth E-4521
A range of products including cable carrier systems, flexible and guaranteed cables, and self-lubricating bearing solutions will be on display at the upcoming show, September 12-17 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. At the biennial IMTS show, motion … [Read more...] about igus to present reliable motion plastic solutions for the machine tool industry at IMTS 2016, booth E-4521
Pods vs. Water Lubricated Props
Thordon Bearings has called on the marine industry to investigate the characteristics of both conventional seawater-lubricated propeller shaft systems and podded propulsion arrangements in order to provide shipowners with a better understanding of … [Read more...] about Pods vs. Water Lubricated Props