The infeed zones in linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies, i.e. the area in which the rolling elements are guided into the load carrying element until the load is fully applied, are critical factors for life-limited components. … [Read more...] about KUSE X-life, linear recirculating ball bearing
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Additive manufacturing of rolling bearings at Schaeffler
Schaeffler and DMG MORI are continuing their cooperation, expanding it to include the development of additive manufacturing processes for rolling bearing components. Both companies signed a cooperation agreement at JIMTOF 2016, the Japan … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing of rolling bearings at Schaeffler
Bearing counterfeiting: A growing market and a growing risk
Understanding the Scope Even today, there’s a common misconception that counterfeiting is a problem that only affects luxury goods like watches, cosmetics, or handbags. However, the truth of the matter is that today, there are counterfeits of … [Read more...] about Bearing counterfeiting: A growing market and a growing risk
Spherical roller bearings make wind energy more efficient
Schaeffler has optimized its spherical roller bearings for rotor main bearing supports. The development of an asymmetrical spherical roller bearing represents yet another step towards more robustness. The bearing supports of the rotor shaft are a … [Read more...] about Spherical roller bearings make wind energy more efficient
FAG Arcanol greases combat downtime and costs caused by inadequate bearing lubrication
Rolling bearing damage can lead to significant downtime or costs, and is almost always caused by improper use or maintenance. Schaeffler’s research has found that over 40% of all cases of rolling bearing damage are caused by inadequate … [Read more...] about FAG Arcanol greases combat downtime and costs caused by inadequate bearing lubrication
Collaboration between Schaeffler and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
“Schaeffler Hub for Advanced REsearch at Friedrich-Alexander University”, or SHARE at FAU for short – is the name of the new collaborative research project between Schaeffler and the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. The … [Read more...] about Collaboration between Schaeffler and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Schaeffler supplies key components for new Panama Canal
After a nine-year construction period, the new, third channel of the Panama Canal opened yesterday. Starting immediately, ships with a maximum length of 366 meters (984 feet) and a width of around 50 meters (164 feet) can travel this shortcut between … [Read more...] about Schaeffler supplies key components for new Panama Canal
Schaeffler investing nearly 84 million euros in the USA
The Schaeffler Group is increasing its capacity at two US locations by building new manufacturing halls and administration buildings. Excavators have already started work in Fort Mill, South Carolina and a June groundbreaking is planned for its … [Read more...] about Schaeffler investing nearly 84 million euros in the USA
Roller bearing plant expansion
The Schaeffler Group is increasing its capacity by building a new manufacturing hall in Debrecen, Hungary. The laying of the foundation stone is planned for this year and the first products are to be delivered in the second half of 2017. The project … [Read more...] about Roller bearing plant expansion
The 5 best bearing basics videos on the internet
Hours of consecutive content streaming is the wheelhouse of cat videos and Netflix binges…not instructional videos on bearings. We’re assuming you don’t have time to find the best of the net on bearings… So we did it for you. Here’s our list of the 5 … [Read more...] about The 5 best bearing basics videos on the internet