Thordon Bearings confirmed it has signed a sales and distribution agreement during the recent SMM 2018 trade show in Hamburg, Germany. The agreement with Spain’s Echetalde, signed last month, replaces the agreement with Thordon’s previous … [Read more...] about Thordon signs distributor agreement with Spain’s Echetalde
Lubrication
Container ship goes green with Vesconite bearings
When the stern tube bearing on the 490 x 750-ft container ship M/V Marine Rickmers began to fail, Durban, South Africa-based Elgin Brown & Hamer (EBH South Africa) replaced it with state-of-the-art, pollution-free Vesconite. The innovative … [Read more...] about Container ship goes green with Vesconite bearings
Emerson Bearing Boston announces expanded oil seal line
Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, announces an expanded line of Oil Seals, specifically, Bearing Isolators. Emerson … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing Boston announces expanded oil seal line
Klüber Lubrication features conveyor lubricant at PACK EXPO 2018
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, will feature its specialty solutions for the food processing and pharmaceutical industries in booth #E-7837 during PACK EXPO Chicago, October 14-17, 2018, at McCormick Place. These … [Read more...] about Klüber Lubrication features conveyor lubricant at PACK EXPO 2018
What characteristics are specific to yaw grease?
Yaw bearings are operating with heavy loads and moments, but should provide smooth rotation and resistance to corrosion and wear. Along with these conditions, long-lasting, economical bearings are also a market expectation. Yaw greases are specially … [Read more...] about What characteristics are specific to yaw grease?
When should I use grease for my bearing?
By Chris Wilson There are two main types of bearing lubricants: oil and grease. While grease lubricants are made by mixing oil lubricants with thickeners, this process gives grease lubricants certain benefits that may make them more suitable for … [Read more...] about When should I use grease for my bearing?
Igus plastic bushings podium across the cycling world
Over the past several years, thermo-plastic bushings have burst onto the cycling scene incontrovertibly. Both frame and component manufacturers are curious to see whether the durability reports are true. The technology has garnered healthy debate … [Read more...] about Igus plastic bushings podium across the cycling world
Lomar’s Super-Eco boxships mark European breakthrough for Thordon Bearings
Delaware Trader, the first of two 2,700TEU newbuild containerships that China’s Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard is delivering to Lomar Shipping this year, has been fitted with a seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing system from Thordon … [Read more...] about Lomar’s Super-Eco boxships mark European breakthrough for Thordon Bearings
Kluber Lubrication on specialty lubricants for sintered metal bearings
In electric motors or fans, sintered metal plain bearings are often preferred over rolling bearings or plastic plain bearings. Sintered bearings offer many operational benefits such as smooth running, maintenance-free operation, long service life and … [Read more...] about Kluber Lubrication on specialty lubricants for sintered metal bearings
Improved lubrication practices stop machine failures at TEP
The Tucson Electric Power (TEP) generating station in Springerville, Arizona, is a coal-fired plant that provides safe, reliable power to residents in the Tucson metropolitan area. With four generating units, it has a total capacity of 1,560 … [Read more...] about Improved lubrication practices stop machine failures at TEP