The F1 in Schools competition sees students from around the world compete to design and race the fastest miniature car model. The UK took home the world champion title at the 2019 world finals in Abu Dhabi, but what can design engineers learn from … [Read more...] about The bearing balancing act — What are the ultra-low friction grease options?
Lubrication
Polymer-Based bearings in Food and Beverage applications
By David Kaley — Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Edited by Mike Santora With easier cleaning, installation, and increased corrosion-resistance, plastic bearings and wear rings are a suitable alternative for industrial food production … [Read more...] about Polymer-Based bearings in Food and Beverage applications
Timken hygienic bearings for food and beverage plants
The Timken Company is helping customers engineer a stronger line of defense in food processing plants where harsh chemicals and aggressive washdowns can spell equipment troubles. Already including corrosion-resistant and greaseless bearings, the … [Read more...] about Timken hygienic bearings for food and beverage plants
What are the different types of bearing lubricants?
Good lubrication plays a crucial part for many bearings. The right lubricant creates a protective film that provides a layer of protection. Without that protection, unwanted friction can create wear and tear that impacts the overall effectiveness of … [Read more...] about What are the different types of bearing lubricants?
The re-grease debate in steering part design
Grease nipple or greased for life? It’s a choice that vehicle manufacturers must make when considering the preventative maintenance schedules of the end user. Here, Emma Cygan, design and development engineer at steering system supplier, Pailton … [Read more...] about The re-grease debate in steering part design
Emerson Bearing oil seals
Oil seals keep contaminants separate from the lubricants that keep rotating shafts and precision bearings in good working order. Oil seals are also known as rotary shaft seals, lip seals, and shaft seals. Emerson Oil seals Inch Measurement Oil … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing oil seals
The importance of correct entry radius with shoulder bolts
After buzz squeak and rattle testing (BSR) analysis, an OEM discovered failures in its Seating System. The issues included axial play in the seats and noise emanating from the seating system assembly. The OEM vendor reported that the issue was the … [Read more...] about The importance of correct entry radius with shoulder bolts
Environmentally acceptable lubricants vs. water for propeller shafts
Thordon Bearings is alerting its customers to the recent publication of a DNV GL study that concludes the recent surge in propeller shaft bearing failures is indeed related to the use of certain environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs). In … [Read more...] about Environmentally acceptable lubricants vs. water for propeller shafts
Maintenance-free igubal polymer spherical bearings
Self-lubricating igus spherical balls now available with cost-effective sheet metal housing Pillow blocks and fixed flange bearings need constant lubrication and maintenance to combat heavy dirt accumulation and dust. igus has developed a … [Read more...] about Maintenance-free igubal polymer spherical bearings
Thordon Composite seawater lubricated cutter shaft bearing
The National Marine Dredging Company has replaced the rubber cutter shaft bearings on the 89m dredger Al Khatem, marking a step closer to the Abu Dhabi-based dredging company’s fleet-wide conversion to Thordon Bearings’ seawater lubricated Composite … [Read more...] about Thordon Composite seawater lubricated cutter shaft bearing