Round bars made of tribo-plastics are suitable for maintenance-free special components in a wide variety of environments igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, announced it has expanded its wide range of iglide plastic bar stock … [Read more...] about New igus bar stock for food, continuous operation, and high media resistance
Lubrication
The rotating lightning conductor: new guide roller from igus protects against sparks
igus, a global manufacturer of engineered components with the purpose to increase the service life of customers' machines, has expanded the range of self-lubricating and maintenance-free xiros® guide rollers to include a dissipative variant made of … [Read more...] about The rotating lightning conductor: new guide roller from igus protects against sparks
Dual-piston grease gun to simplify the task of lubrication
SKF has developed a tool that simplifies the critical task of lubrication. The SKF Lincoln dual-piston lever-action grease gun (Model 1154) has a thumb-operated switch that allows it to toggle between high-volume and high-pressure. This makes it … [Read more...] about Dual-piston grease gun to simplify the task of lubrication
3D printer bushings used in giant fossil wombat museum commission
Vesconite Hilube low-maintenance low-friction 3D printer bushings played an important part in the fabrication of a fossil giant wombat skeleton (Phascolonus sp.) for an exhibit on Australian Megafauna. Phascolonus was two to three times larger … [Read more...] about 3D printer bushings used in giant fossil wombat museum commission
Structural bearings support stadium beam joints
A time-lapse video proves that Vesconite Superlube low-friction, high-load-carrying bearings perform well as sliding bearings in large structures, including soccer stadiums. The video starts shortly after 7 pm and shows structural movement … [Read more...] about Structural bearings support stadium beam joints
Bearing swell problem solved for percussion hammer drill
A nylon bearing-swell problem almost led to the abandonment of a project to develop a new percussion hammer drill until the drill maker turned to Vesconite Hilube no-swell wear-resistant bearings. The drill had been designed with a specific … [Read more...] about Bearing swell problem solved for percussion hammer drill
A lifeline for farming machinery with new cassette seal
SKF has launched its MUD11 cassette seal for wheel ends, to help improve the performance of equipment such as agricultural and construction machinery. New design features extend the seal’s service life, while reducing both friction and dirt … [Read more...] about A lifeline for farming machinery with new cassette seal
Pump bearings going strong after ten years
Vesconite Hilube bowl, stuffing box, suction, and line-shaft bearings continue to operate in a condensate pump in the US ten years after installation. This is according to Vesconite Bearings pump representative Charlie Simpson, who returned last … [Read more...] about Pump bearings going strong after ten years
New igus material for the food industry
igus has developed a new wear-resistant material for high-temperature applications that will help ensure reliable and durable operation and will be especially beneficial for the food and packaging industries. The new material, iglide AX500, is a … [Read more...] about New igus material for the food industry
New SKF bearing reduces grease consumption by up to 99%
New designed large bearings from SKF used in applications such as mining machinery reduce grease consumption in the bearing up to 99% and last up to twice as long as conventional open bearings — extending service life and cutting costs. SKF has … [Read more...] about New SKF bearing reduces grease consumption by up to 99%
