Edited by Mike Santora In the traditional product design model, bearing selection isn’t usually a large factor. Not much differentiates one bearing from another, the thinking goes, so why spend time considering the type of bearing to be used when … [Read more...] about The value of integrating partners early in the design process
Lubrication
What’s the best seal design for my bearing application?
Matt McCormack, applications engineer for SKF, gives us a little insight into what design engineers are frequently asking him. Here, he specifically focuses on the basics of different seal designs for bearings. This article was taken from a short … [Read more...] about What’s the best seal design for my bearing application?
Plastic bearings for automotive throttle valves
Before sending an orange customized car on a 60,000 mile world tour, igus replaced 56 of the car’s standard parts with iglide plastic bearings, including one bearing in the throttle valve. The throttle takes the place of a carburetor on newer … [Read more...] about Plastic bearings for automotive throttle valves
Polymer bearings for cost reduction
Staffing costs related to greasing could drop if Vesconite polymer bearings, which require little or no lubrication, were introduced. This is according to Vesconite Bearings technical consultant Eddie Swanepoel, who has performed a greasing … [Read more...] about Polymer bearings for cost reduction
Greases for long-term stability and thermal resistance
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, provides BARRIERTA K greases for automotive, electrical and precision engineering applications. These greases are based on perfluorinated polyether oil (PFPE) to provide a long … [Read more...] about Greases for long-term stability and thermal resistance
SKF MultiPoint Automatic Lubricator TLMP series
The new SKF MultiPoint Automatic Lubricator TLMP series introduces a centralized and ready-to-use lubrication system to automatically lubricate multiple bearing lubrication points in rotating equipment applications across a variety of industries. … [Read more...] about SKF MultiPoint Automatic Lubricator TLMP series
Maintenance-free plain bearings
Lowering costs and raising service life with no external lubrication and a reduction in maintenance work, everything delivered immediately from stock - that is the core idea and the objective of all iglide polymer plain bearings. The igus plain … [Read more...] about Maintenance-free plain bearings
drylin T – Linear guide systems
drylin T linear guide systems were specially developed for applications in automation and handling systems. The design objective was a rugged linear guide for application in the most diverse - and also extreme - environments. They have the same … [Read more...] about drylin T – Linear guide systems
Wind turbine generator bearings get new long-term lubricating grease
Klüber Lubrication now offers Klüberplex BEM 34-131 N, a specialty rolling bearing grease for increased reliability of wind turbine generators. In wind turbine generator bearings, the lifetime and service intervals can be extended with the right … [Read more...] about Wind turbine generator bearings get new long-term lubricating grease
IKO’s two new lubrication options for cam followers
IKO International now offers two different long-term lubrication technologies for cam followers: a self-lubricating solution for the cam follower itself, as well as an external mechanism that lubricates the bearing surfaces against the rail. IKO’s … [Read more...] about IKO’s two new lubrication options for cam followers