Arrive, open, display and discuss. With its mobile trade show, igus offers engineers the opportunity to experience innovations in motion plastics firsthand. Now in the fifth year of its European roadshow, where igus has visited its 1,000th company, … [Read more...] about igus launches modular trade show stand in North America
Lubrication
Anticorrosive, chemical resistant, lubrication-free, plastic bearings
Anticorrosive, chemical resistant, nonmagnetic and lubrication-free, Kashima plastic bearings are uniquely designed to meet the varying and long-term demands of a wide range of applications. Kashima Bearings Inc., a manufacturer of plastic … [Read more...] about Anticorrosive, chemical resistant, lubrication-free, plastic bearings
Heavy-duty greases for mining and quarrying equipment from Klüber Lubrication
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, offers Klüberplex EM 91-151 & 91-152, lubricating greases for applications in the mining, cement and quarry industries. Klüberplex EM 91-151 & 91-152 have been … [Read more...] about Heavy-duty greases for mining and quarrying equipment from Klüber Lubrication
What is a bearing grease packer?
Shaped like a grease gun, the bearing grease packer is a low-pressure alternative for emptying grease cartridges. It provides an easy and clean alternative to manual grease packing of open bearings, and can even be used in other open applications … [Read more...] about What is a bearing grease packer?
Synthetic lubricating grease prevents premature bearing failure
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, offers Klübersynth UH1 14-151, a synthetic lubricating grease for the food and pharmaceutical processing industry, readily available from our US facility in Londonderry, … [Read more...] about Synthetic lubricating grease prevents premature bearing failure
Carbon graphite shortage kick starts search for better bearings
A graphite shortage has meant that manufacturers of submersible motors and pumps are switching to impact and wear-resistant Vesconite bearings. Vesconite technical sales representative Eddie Swanepoel informs that he has received inquiries for the … [Read more...] about Carbon graphite shortage kick starts search for better bearings
What is an oil storage station?
Did you know that approximately 50% of all premature bearing failures come from poor lubrication and contamination? These issues can be addressed through preventative maintenance and attention to detail. During storage, maintenance, and transfer, … [Read more...] about What is an oil storage station?
Grease-free bearings help haul boat
The grease-free ThorPlas-Blue bearings Thordon supplied and installed to a Mississippi River line haul boat recently have helped reduce the vessel’s operating costs while creating a safer working environment for the crew. When this 180-ft (54.9m) … [Read more...] about Grease-free bearings help haul boat
Bearings vs bushings in 3D printing
Edited by Mike Santora A small but vocal discussion in the 3D printer community is on bearings and bushings that are used by 3D printers, and how these can be optimized to create better printers and better print quality. Some think 3D printing … [Read more...] about Bearings vs bushings in 3D printing
Synthetic, high-temperature grease for the food and pharma industries
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, recently introduced Klüberfood NH1 74-401, designed for incidental food contact in food and pharmaceutical processing. The grease combines the high performance and load-carrying … [Read more...] about Synthetic, high-temperature grease for the food and pharma industries