There is a common misconception that all corrosion-resistant bearings are suitable for underwater use, but this is not the case. Underwater robots, drones, propeller shafts, and submerged conveyors all require application-specific design … [Read more...] about What makes a high-quality underwater bearing?
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How can blockchain transform the bearing supply chain?
In 2019, NSK reported the seizure of counterfeit NSK packaging and labels in Hebei Province, China. During the seizure, more than 23,000 fake boxes and cartons were discovered in Linxi County, Xintai City. With bearing counterfeiting seemingly on the … [Read more...] about How can blockchain transform the bearing supply chain?
Are plastic bearings fit for high load applications?
Steel has long reigned supreme in the bearing world, but thanks to advances in material science, plastic bearings have evolved well beyond the standard injection-molded nylon bearings of times gone by. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyvinylidene … [Read more...] about Are plastic bearings fit for high load applications?
Resolving the global semiconductor shortage
According to Deloitte, we can expect the global shortage of semiconductor chips to continue well into 2022 as supply catches up with rising demand. Manufacturing these highly sought-after chips requires very precise manufacturing conditions where … [Read more...] about Resolving the global semiconductor shortage
Ceramic bearings fit for the world’s toughest rowing race
Ceramic Bearing specialist SMB Bearings is sponsoring rowing team, Five in a Row, as they take on this year’s Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. The challenge sees over 30 teams of rowers travel west from La Gomera in the Canary Islands, to English … [Read more...] about Ceramic bearings fit for the world’s toughest rowing race
Keeping vibration analysis happy
Implementing condition monitoring can reduce the frequency and cost of equipment maintenance. Specifically, vibration analysis can provide valuable insight into machine conditions, flagging up problems before extensive damage occurs. Chris Johnson, … [Read more...] about Keeping vibration analysis happy
The top five challenges of relubricating bearings
A car owner's worst nightmare is accidentally filling their tank with diesel when their car runs on petrol. A fuel mix-up can be very damaging and costly, not to mention embarrassing. The same can be applied to being selective when designing … [Read more...] about The top five challenges of relubricating bearings
Aerospace bearings: where did it all begin?
According to Report Linker, the aerospace market is expected to grow from USD 9.6 billion in 2021 to USD 17.7 billion by 2026, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. From personal flying vehicles to greener aerospace, it’s clear the … [Read more...] about Aerospace bearings: where did it all begin?
How can IoT optimise the bearing supply chain?
In 2020, stock management issues were estimated to cost UK manufacturers 66 billion GBP because of disruption caused by the pandemic. Consequently, the quest to improve efficiency, cut waste, and enhance supply chain operations is one that suppliers … [Read more...] about How can IoT optimise the bearing supply chain?
Precision agriculture: the hype around drone technology
Not even the agriculture sector can escape the hype of drone technology. The European drones outlook study reports 150,000 agricultural drones will be used across European farms by 2035, undertaking tasks such as soil and field analysis, crop … [Read more...] about Precision agriculture: the hype around drone technology
