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...] about Why use plastic bearings?
Lubrication
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...] about LUBRIPLATE APG-250 ISO Grade 680, Mineral oil
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...] about LUBRIPLATE APG Series ISO Grade 460, Mineral oil
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...] about Taking a bearing out at sea
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...] about Thordon Bearings receives Canadian Coast Guard contract
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...] about Polygon’s standard PolyLube Composite Bearings
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...] about Cruise sector congratulates Compac on a rite of passage
The rise of recycled bearings
Bearings are circular, much like the economy they are used in. As more customers avoid disposing of bearings needlessly, Chris Johnson, managing director of bearing re-lubricator SMB Bearings, explains the sudden surge in popularity of reusing and … [Read more...] about The rise of recycled bearings
One Piece ETX linear bearing/pillow blocks for radioactive environments
LM76 now offers one piece ETX Linear Bearing/Pillow Blocks that will not degrade in a radioactive environment. Machined from a solid block of self-lubricating ETX, linear bearing-blocks have high strength, excellent wear resistance, low coefficient … [Read more...] about One Piece ETX linear bearing/pillow blocks for radioactive environments
Bushing shows 35% less wear than phosphor bronze
An independent test has shown that a Vesconite left-hand torque-plate bushing, made from a no-grease hard-wearing engineered polymer, shows 35% less wear than a phosphor bronze right-hand torque-plate bushing of a similar design after one year of … [Read more...] about Bushing shows 35% less wear than phosphor bronze