Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has expanded their bearing line with innovative plastic bearings. Plastic … [Read more...]
SKF Enlight ProCollect to support lubrication management
SKF has extended the capability of its Enlight ProCollect portable data collection system, enabling maintenance engineers to plan lubrication routes around a factory or process operation. Lubrication is vital to rotating equipment performance and … [Read more...]
What’s the importance of high-temperature lubricants in bearings?
The temperature of furnaces can reach a whopping 1800° C. For applications exposed to these extremes, how important is choosing and applying the right kind of lubrication? Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of specialist bearings supplier, SMB … [Read more...]
Sizing and selecting bearings with software in 2020
By Travis Shive | Analytical Tools Expert • SKF USA Inc. Bearings are a fundamental part of any machine — which is why the design of their moving elements can mean the difference between an efficient machine and one that continually wears out and … [Read more...]
Top bearing trends: IoT, new materials, and innovation lubrication modes
By Mike Santora || IoT and predictive maintenance remain critical areas of focus and innovation for the bearing industry in 2020 — as do advances in lubrication and material science. To get a better understanding of these technologies and what … [Read more...]
Pump restarts successfully after closed period
One of South Africa’s largest independent polyurethane and plastic foam manufacturers restarted an important gear pump, used to pump glue to rebound foam chips, without difficulty after the company’s December-January closed period. Because the gear … [Read more...]
What are potential concerns for bearings used in high-temperature environments?
Depending on the application, your bearings better be built to stand the heat. High-temperature environments can cause serious issues for bearings without proper heat stabilization. While a standard bearing can typically handle temperatures up to … [Read more...]
Hydrodynamic composite bearings in mining application
Mineral processing equipment manufacturer and designer MechProTech has introduced hydrodynamic composite bearings made out of Vesconite thermopolymer plates that are bent into a half-moon or quarter-moon shape. These are used on the mills (which … [Read more...]
The bearing balancing act — What are the ultra-low friction grease options?
The F1 in Schools competition sees students from around the world compete to design and race the fastest miniature car model. The UK took home the world champion title at the 2019 world finals in Abu Dhabi, but what can design engineers learn from … [Read more...]
Polymer-Based bearings in Food and Beverage applications
By David Kaley — Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Edited by Mike Santora With easier cleaning, installation, and increased corrosion-resistance, plastic bearings and wear rings are a suitable alternative for industrial food production … [Read more...]
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