Most successful manufacturers are keenly aware of the pivotal role capital equipment plays in their success. They invest care and time in the purchase decision process and are judicious in the selection of their suppliers. However, there is a … [Read more...] about How to measure value from your aftermarket supplier
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NSK develops gyroscope toy with precision bearing technology
NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Toshihiro Uchiyama) Group company, NSK Micro Precision Co., Ltd. (Brand name: ISC), has designed and developed a new gyroscope toy with a super-smooth spinning rotor. A precision … [Read more...] about NSK develops gyroscope toy with precision bearing technology
NSK launches new mobile app
NSK has launched a new mobile application primarily for machine tool precision bearings to support efficient operation and IT-based plant management. Customers are now able to scan the unique 2D barcode printed on each NSK bearing box after … [Read more...] about NSK launches new mobile app
NSK at ABM week
NSK will exhibit its products and technologies at ABM WEEK, to be held at Pro Magno Event Center (São Paulo) from Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 6, 2017. Summary of the Event Organized by the Brazilian Metallurgy and Mining Association … [Read more...] about NSK at ABM week
When should I use solid film lubricants?
By Joyce Laird, contributing editor The most common bearing lubricants are greases and oils. They circulate within the bearing and coat the components with a film of oil. In contrast to that, solid film lubricants consist of a dray surface coating … [Read more...] about When should I use solid film lubricants?
Ultra-high speed angular contact ball bearing
NSK has announced that it has developed an ultra high-speed angular contact ball bearing using the new SURSAVE cage, which can be applied to the NSKROBUST series of ultra-high speed angular contact bearings for the main spindle of machine … [Read more...] about Ultra-high speed angular contact ball bearing
NSK expands size of industrial machinery high performance standard NSKHPS series of large spherical roller bearings
NSK Ltd. announced that it has expanded the size of its high performance standard NSKHPS Series of large spherical roller bearings for Industrial Machinery. NSK has added 400 to 600mm size range bearings to its NSKHPS Series of large spherical … [Read more...] about NSK expands size of industrial machinery high performance standard NSKHPS series of large spherical roller bearings
A conversation with NSK Canada’s Dale Woitte
I talked with Dale Woitte of NSK Canada earlier this month at the fantastic PTDA Canadian Conference in Ottawa. I asked him a little about the company’s current focus and what the future holds. Woitte said that the OEM and automotive markets are … [Read more...] about A conversation with NSK Canada’s Dale Woitte
Sensing technology for bearings
Amongst manufacturers, the stances on sensing technology in bearings are as diverse as the types of bearings themselves. Some companies make it an R&D priority, some pay it no mind altogether while others still, are stepping back and seeing how … [Read more...] about Sensing technology for bearings
What is a self-aligning bearing?
By Joyce Laird, Contributing Editor What is different about self-aligning bearings vs. basic bearings? In a self-aligning bearing, the inner ring has two raceways and the outer ring has a single spherical raceway with its center of curvature … [Read more...] about What is a self-aligning bearing?
