Precision bearings are among critical components in medical devices that are vital to ensuring patient safety. Yet, according to the 2022 Recall Index by Sedgewick, medical device recalls have reached a record number over the last three years, with … [Read more...] about Bearings for improved patient safety
Lubrication
Low-friction bearings reduce energy losses in free-stream turbines
A hydro turbine company based in Portland, Maine, USA, has chosen Vesconite Bearings’ lowest-friction material for the thrust bearings on its free-stream turbines. The material, Vesconite Superlube, has one of the lowest coefficients of friction … [Read more...] about Low-friction bearings reduce energy losses in free-stream turbines
Thordon wins composite bearing deal
SIGMA Group, one of Europe’s leading industrial pump manufacturers, has specified Thordon Bearings’ grease-free bearings for installation to the specialized pumping sets destined for flood defense and irrigation projects across Egypt. In total, … [Read more...] about Thordon wins composite bearing deal
Vesconite Hilube wicket gate bushings replace bronze
A San Diego hydroelectric plant has been operating with Vesconite Hilube wicket gate bushings since August 2022. Hollow bar for the bushings was ordered from Vesconite Bearings’ warehouse in Richmond, Virginia, by a Washington State hydro company … [Read more...] about Vesconite Hilube wicket gate bushings replace bronze
Vesconite hydro turbine parts replace bronze
Hydro turbine bearing components machined from Vesconite Hilube have been installed at the Crai Water Turbine and Pollok Sawmill Projects in Wales. The UK consultant on hydroelectric turbine design and maintenance on the project had first come … [Read more...] about Vesconite hydro turbine parts replace bronze
Thordon polymer propeller shaft bearing lubricated by seawater
Thordon Bearings has indicated a polymer propeller shaft bearing lubricated by seawater could generate significantly less underwater radiated noise (URN) than metal bearings lubricated by oil. The Canadian polymer bearings specialist says the low … [Read more...] about Thordon polymer propeller shaft bearing lubricated by seawater
Clearance-free multi-link hinges with self-calibrating iglide plain bearings
igus, a global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life of customers' machines, announced the development of iglide F300 – a highly wear-resistant material, especially for components in automobiles that should be … [Read more...] about Clearance-free multi-link hinges with self-calibrating iglide plain bearings
So very clean: new igus slewing ring bearing for food contact
igus, the leading global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life of customers' machines, announced it has introduced a hygienically de-signed slewing ring bearing that enables quick, residue-free cleaning during use. The … [Read more...] about So very clean: new igus slewing ring bearing for food contact
Bearing lubricants fro Nye Lubricants
The performance of the lubricant in the bearing industry is a major issue – how long and how well it can minimize friction to prevent bearing wear. Nye offers an extensive collection of bearing oils and greases. Each is designed to provide an … [Read more...] about Bearing lubricants fro Nye Lubricants
Greene Tweed announces Enduro LF10 PTFE-based coating
Greene Tweed, a global manufacturer of high-performance sealing solutions and engineered components, highlights Enduro LF10, a thin conformal, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based coating ideal for enhancing the performance and extending the lifetime … [Read more...] about Greene Tweed announces Enduro LF10 PTFE-based coating
