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Lubrication

Thordon Bearings’ brake cups

July 31, 2024 By Mike Santora

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Thordon Bearings’ brake cups are being supplied to Hydro-Québec, the largest hydro power company in Canada, as part of a decade-long turbine brake system overhaul program. The Burlington-based bearing and seal specialist is providing the brake … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings’ brake cups

Filed Under: Lubrication Tagged With: thordonbearings

Zero-lubrication components for all industries

July 31, 2024 By Mike Santora

igus bearing one have metal/greased the other half plastic

Anywhere two components are moving against each other, lubrication is expected to be necessary. However, you can eliminate grease and other additional lubricants from your machines with tribologically optimized polymer components from igus. The … [Read more...] about Zero-lubrication components for all industries

Filed Under: Lubrication Tagged With: igus

Research shows value of plastics over grease

June 17, 2024 By Paul Heney

Many bearing points are protected against environmental influences and wear by so-called loss lubrication, where grease is pressed out from inside the machine and enters the environment. This is said to result in 27 million tons of lubricating grease … [Read more...] about Research shows value of plastics over grease

Filed Under: Featured, Lubrication Tagged With: igus

Selecting the right bearings for ultra-high vacuum chambers

November 14, 2023 By Mike Santora

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Contamination in a vacuum chamber can result in dangerous chemical reactions and unwanted side effects. The Princeton University Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) highlights that vacuum work can lead to implosions and potential dangers … [Read more...] about Selecting the right bearings for ultra-high vacuum chambers

Filed Under: Lubrication Tagged With: smbbearings

World’s largest copper producer and new Vesconite Hilube bushings

November 8, 2023 By Mike Santora

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The leading global copper producer has achieved exceptional results through the implementation of Vesconite Hilube wear-resistant bushings on load haul dump machines (LHDs). Departing from traditional bronze bushings, the mining company's adoption … [Read more...] about World’s largest copper producer and new Vesconite Hilube bushings

Filed Under: Lubrication Tagged With: Vesconite

Seawater-lubricated propeller shafts built to ClassNK rules

October 3, 2023 By Mike Santora

COMPAC System MF [1000x600]

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has joined the major classification societies to amend its rules relating to the inspection of seawater-lubricated propeller shaft systems. The amendment means that ships with open seawater-lubricated propeller shafts … [Read more...] about Seawater-lubricated propeller shafts built to ClassNK rules

Filed Under: Lubrication Tagged With: thordonbearings

An injection-molded polymer plain bearing in just seven days

August 10, 2023 By Mike Santora

Illustration of man-mid air- flying behind the laptop he's holding on to

igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, has introduced a solution for automotive designers and buyers who need unique components for prototypes and series production quickly. Previously, they had to wait up to six weeks to get the … [Read more...] about An injection-molded polymer plain bearing in just seven days

Filed Under: Lubrication, Plain Bearings + Bushings Tagged With: igus

igus introduces new food contact sample box for hygienic applications

July 27, 2023 By Mike Santora

igus product on top of huge spread of colorful vegetables.

igus is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new sample box for its igubal Food Contact (FC) spherical bearing product line. The new sample box allows customers in the food and beverage industry to evaluate the quality and advantages of the … [Read more...] about igus introduces new food contact sample box for hygienic applications

Filed Under: Lubrication, Plain Bearings + Bushings Tagged With: igus

How can I prevent catastrophic bearing failure via proper lubrication?

July 25, 2023 By Mike Santora

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By Jeremy Luchies — FUCHS Lubricants Co. Catastrophes can take many forms from economic crises to fatal disasters. When these catastrophic events hit the news, the first questions usually asked are how did this happen and how can we prevent this … [Read more...] about How can I prevent catastrophic bearing failure via proper lubrication?

Filed Under: FAQs, Featured, Lubrication Tagged With: FUCHSlubricants

A sustainable combination: igus successfully tests plastic bearings with wooden shafts

June 27, 2023 By Mike Santora

bearing around wood shaft with CGI home office setting in background

Wood and plastic? Is that a good combination? The motion plastics specialist igus has researched the idea in a recent design study and tested the friction and wear behavior of its plastic linear bearings on a wide variety of wood, and the result is … [Read more...] about A sustainable combination: igus successfully tests plastic bearings with wooden shafts

Filed Under: Lubrication Tagged With: igus

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