Today’s industry demands reliable and efficient machines for product labeling. Machines need to have speed, precision and flexibility and any failure, even in the short-term, would be costly and annoying. Blume Systeme GmbH has developed … [Read more...] about igus drylin bearings improve efficiency of labeling machines
Lubrication
The fall of friction in bearings?
Edited by Mike Santora Design engineers have long searched for material coating methods to reduce friction. But, could the restructuring of newly found materials reduce friction on macroscopic scales? Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of … [Read more...] about The fall of friction in bearings?
The benefits of bearing re-lubrication
Bearings are often produced with a lubricant that is generic and doesn't cater to unique applications when ordered directly from a factory. Bearing relubrication offers multiple benefits in the interest of time, availability, and the assurance of … [Read more...] about The benefits of bearing re-lubrication
The benefits of bearing re-lubrication
Bearings are often produced with a lubricant that is generic and doesn't cater to unique applications when ordered directly from a factory. Bearing relubrication offers multiple benefits in the interest of time, availability, and the assurance of … [Read more...] about The benefits of bearing re-lubrication
Water-lubricated SXL turbine guide bearings
The water-lubricated SXL turbine guide bearings Thordon installed as part of the re-powering of Norway’s Raanaasfoss 1 hydro plant have experienced almost zero wear after 23,887 hours of continuous operation on the first installed unit. During … [Read more...] about Water-lubricated SXL turbine guide bearings
GGB DX 10 grease lubricated metal-polymer plain bearings
If you know harsh conditions, then you know its effect on assembly wear and tear. From poor lubricant retention results and frequent downtime to part failure — worn bearings cost time and money. That’s GGB designed DX 10. It’s a tribological solution … [Read more...] about GGB DX 10 grease lubricated metal-polymer plain bearings
GGB high temperature solution beats the heat with performance
Are you in need of a solution that can withstand extreme temperatures without forfeiting on performance? The number of applications that operate under extreme temperatures is on the rise and so is the demand for solutions that can withstand them. … [Read more...] about GGB high temperature solution beats the heat with performance
Oil lubricated shaft seals and environmental regulations
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...] about Oil lubricated shaft seals and environmental regulations
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...] about AST lubrication and bearings help in extreme weather application
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...] about What bearings are best for corrosion resistance?