The Spherical Bearing is a heavy-duty self-aligning sliding bearing. Highly resistant to impact loads, this product is most fitted to the oscillating section under slow, heavy loads. Spherical Bearings models SB and SA1 are self-aligning … [Read more...] about Two spherical plain bearings from THK
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Vesconite wins over rubber propeller bearing
While many have historically praised rubber and nitrile rubber marine bearings, Vesconite Bearings, the maker of the no-swell Vesconite Hilube polymer, has seen ship repairers increasingly turn to its product. Such was the case in June, when one … [Read more...] about Vesconite wins over rubber propeller bearing
Tailshaft bearing retrofit for tugboat application
The final vessel in a series of five ship-assist tugs has been successfully converted to Thordon’s RiverTough tailshaft bearings and TG100 shaft seals and has returned to work on the Mississippi River. These five tugs are considered to be the … [Read more...] about Tailshaft bearing retrofit for tugboat application
No play with Vesconite Hilube rudder bushing
A Vesconite rudder bushing has been an important part of the step-by-step dismantling, parts procurement, and reassembly of the rudder of a 30ft Jeanneau Arcadia sailing yacht known as the Ghaaata. When an annual maintenance inspection revealed … [Read more...] about No play with Vesconite Hilube rudder bushing
Plate machining capability answers user’s demands
Polymer bushing and wear material manufacturer Vesconite Bearings has taken delivery of a Haas gantry router with a 3,200-mm bed. “This will be a busy addition to the company’s machining capability,” says production manager Robin Crabb. The … [Read more...] about Plate machining capability answers user’s demands
igus bearings beat the heat in solar racing cars
Motion plastics from igus helped 70 students from Germany develop a solar-powered vehicle that traveled nearly 1,900 miles in the Australian desert at the World Solar Challenge. Team Sonnenwagen Aachen from RWTH Aachen University developed their … [Read more...] about igus bearings beat the heat in solar racing cars
Pump restarts successfully after closed period
One of South Africa’s largest independent polyurethane and plastic foam manufacturers restarted an important gear pump, used to pump glue to rebound foam chips, without difficulty after the company’s December-January closed period. Because the gear … [Read more...] about Pump restarts successfully after closed period
UK bracket manufacturer selects Vesconite for 3D printer bushings
A UK manufacturer of brackets for electrical equipment has changed its 3D printer bushings to Vesconite ones. The manufacturer had used roller bearings on its two Prusa 3D printers but had found that roller bearings wore away the printer rods. They … [Read more...] about UK bracket manufacturer selects Vesconite for 3D printer bushings
Student designs functional furniture with igus products
Maintenance-free guides, bearings are key parts in convertible sofa, workstation An interior design student in Germany used products from igus to develop a practical solution for a constricted living space. Valeria Vysozki, a student at the … [Read more...] about Student designs functional furniture with igus products
7 plain bearings from igus prove mold resistant
Tests confirm several iglide materials resist fungi, bacteria Tests for mold growth by igus have found that seven plain bearings made with iglide materials are resistant to fungi and bacteria. Mold is a serious health hazard, and can grow on … [Read more...] about 7 plain bearings from igus prove mold resistant