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
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A master class in bearings
It’s often said that there is nothing new under the sun. Perhaps we simply tell old stories in new ways. That certainly could be said of the bearing; the fundamental design elements have not changed much in the last 132 years. But the bearing … [Read more...] about A master class in bearings
Predict bearing life more accurately
SKF has launched the SKF Generalized Bearing Life Model, a new bearing rating life model that is specifically designed to help engineers predict bearing life with greater accuracy. The company plans to showcase this, and other advances, at Hannover … [Read more...] about Predict bearing life more accurately
AD announces bearings & power transmission charter members
Affiliated Distributors announced the first wave of Charter Members in its newly formed Bearings & Power Transmission (PT) Division. The annual sales of AD’s 27 Charter PT Members exceeds $2.4 Billion through 378 branch locations. Jack … [Read more...] about AD announces bearings & power transmission charter members
2015 AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting returns in April
The 2015 ABMA/AGMA annual meeting will be held April 28 to May 1 at The Meritage Hotel and Spa in Napa Valley, California. This year’s meeting will address key issues facing manufacturing and give attendees opportunities to network, make memories, … [Read more...] about 2015 AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting returns in April
NSK’s RACEGRD grease for machine tool spindle bearings
NSK Ltd. announced that it will launch a new grease in April 2015 that improves operation reliability for bearings used in machine tool main spindles, making it possible to operate at higher speeds and higher load conditions than with the … [Read more...] about NSK’s RACEGRD grease for machine tool spindle bearings
Timken aquires U.K. ball and roller bearing manufacturer
The Timken Company announced it has reached agreement with ERIKS NV to acquire the assets of Revolvo Ltd., a specialty bearing company based in Dudley, U.K. Revolvo makes and markets ball and roller bearings for industrial applications in process and … [Read more...] about Timken aquires U.K. ball and roller bearing manufacturer
iglide on tour wraps up North American tour by giving back
For more than two months, the igus Inc. team carried out a mammoth effort of coordinating and executing a car tour from Anchorage, Alaska to New York City, traveling through more than half of the 50 United States, and crossing across Canadian … [Read more...] about iglide on tour wraps up North American tour by giving back
SKF enhances range of lubrication solutions and services
SKF has improved its capabilities to provide customized lubrication systems around the globe. With the acquisition of the Lincoln brand in 2010, SKF offers a complete portfolio of products ranging from manual grease guns to automatic lubrication … [Read more...] about SKF enhances range of lubrication solutions and services
SKF introduces capability to customize bearings in small quantities for delivery within days
SKF can customize super-precision bearings in small quantities for delivery in just days throughout North America. SKF super-precision bearings suit machine tool applications by integrating designs and materials for higher speeds and higher … [Read more...] about SKF introduces capability to customize bearings in small quantities for delivery within days