In this interview, Sr. VP, General Council & Secretary for SKF USA Timothy D. Gifford shares some insights into the current counterfeit bearing situation. Specifically, Gifford tells us about the cost of counterfeit bearings for individual … [Read more...] about What are counterfeit bearings really costing you?
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How to avoid buying counterfeit bearings
In this interview, Sr. VP, General Council & Secretary for SKF USA Timothy D. Gifford shares some insights into the current counterfeit bearings situation. Specifically, Gifford tells us about counterfeit bearings at a global level, and about … [Read more...] about How to avoid buying counterfeit bearings
Bearing dismantling in new MiHow2 video
Motion Industries has announced the release of a new MiHow2 video. The goal of the video series is to provide instruction to viewers to help them with their practical applications. “Proper Bearing Dismantling Procedures Using a Mechanical Puller,” … [Read more...] about Bearing dismantling in new MiHow2 video
igus introduces new expedited shipping for Canadian customers
igus has introduced a new expedited system of shipping directly to its Canadian customer base from igus’ North American Headquarters, located in East Providence, Rhode Island. In the past, igus’ Canadian customers would order from their local … [Read more...] about igus introduces new expedited shipping for Canadian customers
Taconite seal for bearings in split block housings
A new SKF Taconite Seal for bearings in split block housings protects against contaminated or wet operating conditions. Benefits of this multi-stage labyrinth cartridge seal include exclusion of contaminants, improved prevention of water ingress … [Read more...] about Taconite seal for bearings in split block housings
Mobile app with vibration sensor for machinery data
New SKF Enlight combines a new mobile app with a Bluetooth-enabled vibration sensor to allow non-expert staff to gather critical machinery data, effectively turning a standard mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet into a data-collection … [Read more...] about Mobile app with vibration sensor for machinery data
SKF EnCompass Program launches with bearing rating life model and more
The SKF Encompass Field Performance Program has launched with the development of a new rolling bearing rating life model, optimized versions of four existing product lines, and software tools to help predict the performance of bearing arrangements … [Read more...] about SKF EnCompass Program launches with bearing rating life model and more
Rolling bearings for agricultural machinery
Rugged, reliable bearings are essential to ensure the reliable continuous operation of agricultural machinery in the field. Adverse environmental conditions – mud, dust, impacts, stone chippings and water – take their toll on machines and their … [Read more...] about Rolling bearings for agricultural machinery
Bearing manufacturer releases 2014 environmental achievements
NSK Americas annually measures its achievements to advance global warming countermeasures, resource conservation and recycling, and biodiversity conservation. As a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WasteWise program, NSK's past … [Read more...] about Bearing manufacturer releases 2014 environmental achievements
Bearings in chemical processing and refinery applications
Morgan Advanced Materials’ Seals and Bearings business offers axial and radial bearings for applications in the petrochemical industry with severe service conditions. Morgan’s bearings are mechanically strong, even at high temperatures, and are … [Read more...] about Bearings in chemical processing and refinery applications