Experienced polymer-products representative Gary Croeser has officially become the Vesconite Bearings representative in the US. This was the announcement made by Vesconite Bearings chairperson Dr Jean-Patrick Leger this month. “Croeser has … [Read more...] about Increased representation for Vesconite Bearings in USA
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Load pads show little wear after two years
Six Vesconite Superlube load pads that have been recovered from South African rail parastatal Transnet’s Sishen-Saldanha-line bogies show little wear after two years of use. This is according to Dr Jean-Patrick Leger, the CEO of Vesconite … [Read more...] about Load pads show little wear after two years
Vesconite Bearings adds to its machine shop
Self-lubricated polymer bearings and bushes manufacturer Vesconite Bearings will add three computer numerically controlled lathes and machining centers to its machine shop next month. Among the equipment added will be a Mazak slant turn lathe with a … [Read more...] about Vesconite Bearings adds to its machine shop
Container ship goes green with Vesconite bearings
When the stern tube bearing on the 490 x 750-ft container ship M/V Marine Rickmers began to fail, Durban, South Africa-based Elgin Brown & Hamer (EBH South Africa) replaced it with state-of-the-art, pollution-free Vesconite. The innovative … [Read more...] about Container ship goes green with Vesconite bearings
Supply continues to first Vesconite pump application
The Australian agent of the no-swell, lubrication-free bushing and wear materials Vesconite and Vesconite Hilube continues to supply the company that first proved Vesconite’s suitability for pump applications. VescoPlastics Australia technical … [Read more...] about Supply continues to first Vesconite pump application
Carbon graphite shortage kick starts search for better bearings
A graphite shortage has meant that manufacturers of submersible motors and pumps are switching to impact and wear-resistant Vesconite bearings. Vesconite technical sales representative Eddie Swanepoel informs that he has received inquiries for the … [Read more...] about Carbon graphite shortage kick starts search for better bearings
Freewheel bike bushing operating well after 10,000km
When cycling enthusiast Willem Goosen noticed in a service that the cogset on his bike’s rear wheel - known as the rear freewheel - had quite a bit of play, he decided to make his own smaller lubrication-free Vesconite bushing. “I decided on … [Read more...] about Freewheel bike bushing operating well after 10,000km
Australian agricultural equipment manufacturer uses Vesconite Hilube
An Australian agricultural equipment manufacturer has switched from oil-impregnated nylon bushings to Vesconite Hilube polymer ones on the hydraulic tynes that it manufactures for seeding ma-chines. The Vesconite Hilube polymer is valued by farmers … [Read more...] about Australian agricultural equipment manufacturer uses Vesconite Hilube
Self-lubricated polymer-bushings
South African self-lubricated polymer-bushing manufacturer Vesconite Bearings’ bushings continue to be ordered by a large manufacturer and supplier of trailer axles in the Asia-Pacific and Australia-New Zealand areas. The company converted to … [Read more...] about Self-lubricated polymer-bushings
Polymer bearings for cost reduction
Staffing costs related to greasing could drop if Vesconite polymer bearings, which require little or no lubrication, were introduced. This is according to Vesconite Bearings technical consultant Eddie Swanepoel, who has performed a greasing … [Read more...] about Polymer bearings for cost reduction