Media reports indicating the potential volume of lubricating oil polluting the world’s seas and oceans due to shaft seal damage or failure should send a clear message to Administrations that this frequently overlooked source of pollution needs to be … [Read more...]
AST lubrication and bearings help in extreme weather application
A middle market OEM that produces outdoor electrical cabinets had a problem: With many of their cabinets located near coastal areas, weather exposure, including salt from ocean spray, was compromising the integrity of its products, which incorporated … [Read more...]
What bearings are best for corrosion resistance?
There are several industries where corrosion resistance is important, but not all bearings are suited for use in environments with moisture, acids, gases, and other potentially damaging substances. Corrosion can lead to several problems that range … [Read more...]
Why use plastic bearings?
While bearings are most commonly made of metal, there are other materials that offer some distinct advantages depending on the needs of an application. Plastic bearings are versatile components that can come in several different forms, including deep … [Read more...]
LUBRIPLATE APG-250 ISO Grade 680, Mineral oil
LUBRIPLATE APG Series was developed and designed to meet the majority of automotive and industrial gear applications, including military specification MIL-PRF-2105E and MIL-L-2105D. Also meets API GL-5 and MT-1. LUBRIPLATE APG products have high … [Read more...]
LUBRIPLATE APG Series ISO Grade 460, Mineral oil
LUBRIPLATE APG Series was developed and designed to meet the majority of automotive and industrial gear applications, including military specification MIL-PRF-2105E and MIL-L-2105D. Also meets API GL-5 and MT-1. LUBRIPLATE APG products have high … [Read more...]
Taking a bearing out at sea
Bearing vibration in an offshore 4 MW thruster motor fixed through a joint effort. Large marine thrusters are vital for the safe maneuvering of vessels but their location on board can make maintenance a considerable challenge. So, repairing a failed … [Read more...]
Thordon Bearings receives Canadian Coast Guard contract
Thordon Bearings has received a Canadian Coast Guard contract to supply six SeaThigor shaft seals for retrofit installation to three purpose-built icebreakers. The 5,910grt CCGS Pierre Radisson, named after the 17th-century French fur trader and … [Read more...]
Polygon’s standard PolyLube Composite Bearings
Polygon Company, a producer of composite tubing, bearings, and pneumatic cylinders, announces its line of PolyLube custom-engineered and standard composite plain bearings (bushings), suitable for challenging applications in construction and mining … [Read more...]
Cruise sector congratulates Compac on a rite of passage
Thordon Bearings will mark the 21st anniversary of the first cruise ship installations of its COMPAC water-lubricated propeller shaft bearings with a series of celebratory events at leading maritime industry trade shows throughout the year. The … [Read more...]
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