Kaman Distribution Group (“KDG”), a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission, automation, and fluid power products, has announced the appointment of C. Todd Boone as the Vice President & General Manager of their Automation business. Most recently, Todd served as the Senior Director of Wesco Distribution’s Applied Technology Group. In addition, Todd held the […]
Radial and thrust forces in bearings
Where accuracy is required, it is important for engineers to consider the forces acting on a bearing. Because a bearing typically supports the free motion of a shaft about an axis of rotation, two forces normally act on the bearing: a radial load and a thrust load. But, what is the impact of these forces? […]
Tailshaft bearing solution from Thordon Bearings
Grupo Servicios Maritimos, an Argentinian company offering a variety of services related to the maritime, inland waterways, and port activity, operates a fleet of ten tugs, two container feeders, and six pilot/service launches, as well as a number of barges. A frequent headache for the Buenos Aires-based operator, however, was the excessive tailshaft bearing wear […]
Radial and thrust forces in bearings
Where accuracy is required, it is important for engineers to consider the forces acting on a bearing. Because a bearing typically supports the free motion of a shaft about an axis of rotation, two forces normally act on the bearing: a radial load and a thrust load. But, what is the impact of these forces? […]
New igus bearings reduce wear in heavy-duty applications
igus has introduced a new bearing with an improved iglide material, TX2, which offers self-lubricating and maintenance-free properties for heavy-duty applications. TX2 increases wear resistance by a factor of 3.5 in load ranges with more than 100 MPa surface pressure. The material is suitable for components in machines that serve construction and agriculture, which can […]
Thordon Bearings’ launches first large commercial vessel project in Mexico
Mexico-based TZ Industrias has replaced the deck machinery bushing aboard the Caroil Transport Marine oil tanker Petion with ThorPlas-Blue, marking Thordon Bearings’ first large commercial vessel project in the country. Thordon’s grease-free material replaced a competitor’s spherical split bearing on the 72,714dwt vessels’ deck crane during a recent drydocking at the TNG Veracruz Shipyard, Mexico’s […]
SKF’s oil regeneration service made available to customers in Mexico
Industrial end-users in Mexico will now be able to make use of regenerated oil services using a unique and recently developed system from SKF. Molecular Oil Technology (MOT) has purchased and will operate under license, a RecondOil Double Separation Technology (DST) stand-alone unit from SKF. SKF already uses the oil recovery system at several of […]
Emerson Bearing Boston offers online guide for enhancing bearing performance and service life
Choosing the proper bearing lubricant can help keep a facility’s machinery safe and operational. Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets, offers tips for proper bearing lubricant selection and a complimentary online “Bearing Maintenance Guide”. Grease or lubricant selection can make a huge […]
Special guide for keeping bearings in optimal condition
The key to preventing bearing failure and maximizing bearing longevity is through proper maintenance. Learn more about lubrication and how to keep your system’s bearings in optimal condition and increase their operational lifespan through Emerson Bearing’s complimentary “Bearing Maintenance Guide”. Emerson Bearing’s guide discusses the tips and steps to avoid preventable conditions and best practices […]
Austria Quality Seal awarded to bearing manufacturer NKE
In April 2021, bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH received the Austria Quality Seal. The accredited quality seal is awarded by the Austrian association for the promotion of quality (ÖQA) after successful quality inspections. Quality Seal bearers receive with the commendation a certificate as proof of the distinguished quality of the products and services from domestic […]
igus iglidur TX2 high-strength filament fabric bushings
The new iglidur TX2 plain bushings were developed for use in particularly highly loaded bearing locations. Due to its incorporated solid lubricants, the high-strength, wound construction ensures for a low-friction and maintenance-free operation – entirely without external lubrication. Tech up Particularly low wear in the heavy-duty area Up to 3.5 times more wear-resistant than iglidur […]
Lower bearing replacement at Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project
Repair work at the Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project in Tshwane, South Africa, has included replacement of the lower bearing on an Archimedes screw with a Vesconite Hilube polymer bearing. The bearing has a 202 mm inner diameter, a 300 mm outer diameter, and is 407 mm long. The bottom bearing shaft with the hub and […]
Bearings help keep world’s oldest steam driven tug operational
One of the world’s oldest tugboats, the 117-year-old, steam-driven Daniel Adamson, is set to return to service offering short cruises along the River Weaver, a tributary of the fabled Mersey River in England, after the completion of a project to install new propeller shaft bearings. The 1903-built steamship, rescued from scrap merchants 15 years ago, […]
Pump containing Hitemp 160 SABS certified
A pump containing three sleeve bearings made from a new bearing material, Hitemp 160 − which can operate to temperatures up to 160°C and is resistant to abrasive material − has been tested in a pump that has received South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) certification. Vesconite Bearings pump applications specialist Phillip de Villiers informs […]
NSK named Motion Industries’ “2020 Supplier of the Year”
Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, named NSK “2020 Supplier of the Year.” The award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional commitment to Motion through quality products and services, as well as earning the highest score in the multi-faceted Supplier Stratification rating […]
Optimizing gas turbine performance through planned maintenance and repairs
Gas turbines are efficient and reliable sources of power that drive generators in national power stations as well as smaller industrial settings. Their flexibility allows them to be brought online to meet the increasing demand for electrical energy and their reliability can be assured, providing an effective and well-planned maintenance program is in place. Campbell […]
Type ASK roller type freewheel bearing
Type ASK is a roller-type freewheel bearing supported by two rows of roller bearings. It is a self-contained dust-protected unit, delivered grease lubricated. Nominal outside dimensions are the same as a 60 series bearing. Torque transmission must be ensured by a press fit on both the inner and outer race. Because of this press-fit, the […]
Emerson Bearing Boston adds two heavy-duty bearings to product line
Boston-based Emerson Bearing, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has added two new bearings to their product line. Emerson Bearing now offers the IP69K Series and IPTCI Stand-Off Series bearings. The IP69K Series bearing is a specialized heavy-duty bearing engineered specifically to […]
SKF launches explorer four-row cylindrical roller bearing
SKF has extended its Explorer range with a four-row cylindrical roller bearing (4rCRB), aimed at demanding applications in long product rolling mills. The new SKF Explorer 4rCRB design offers up to 50% longer service life than the previous generation 4rCRB. Gustavo Guerrero, SKF’s Director of Product Management for CRBs, says: “Our new SKF Explorer line […]
SKF offers free webinar demonstrating online tools for rotating solution April 22
Register online with SKF, a global supplier of bearings, seals, lubricants, and condition monitoring systems and Design Engineering for a free webinar on April 22 at 1:00 p.m. EDT to learn about the online tools available to design the most functional, robust, and cost-effective rotating solution. The webinar will showcase the tools that help consumers […]
igus investment paves the way for innovative plastics recycling technology
Plastic waste that would otherwise pollute the environment can now be reused as a valuable raw material through a 25-minute chemical recycling process. igus, the Germany-based motion plastics specialist, is helping to support the initiative by increasing its investment in Mura Technology to approximately €5 million. The investment by igus, which runs its North American […]
Let your smartphone take the guesswork out of bearing lubrication
The new LubeAdvisor mobile app helps ensure optimal bearing lubrication. Designed for iOS and Android mobile devices, LubeAdvisor quickly and accurately calculates the optimal lubrication amount and interval for bearings. Developed by the engineering experts at Schaeffler, LubeAdvisor has been designed to take the guesswork out of bearing lubrication using the smartphone-based convenience customers have […]
SKF bearings help Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples
Enabling the Mars Rover’s core operations in the harsh environment on Mars are Kaydon RealiSlim thin-section ball bearings — designed and manufactured by SKF at the company’s global thin-section bearing engineering center in Muskegon, and its recently expanded manufacturing hub in Sumter, USA. These highly engineered components contribute to the survival of the rover’s main […]
SKF to highlight Lincoln Lube fluid management system at 2021 AssetWorks Academy
SKF has launched a virtual exhibit to highlight the Lincoln Lube Fluid Management System at the 2021 AssetWorks Academy. Attendees to the AssetWorks Academy will be able to visit the Lincoln Lube booth where they can schedule a demo of the product. The LFC 6000 /Enterprise tracks fluids accurately and efficiently based on an Ethernet […]
Ceramic bearings for medical environments
Back in 2000, scientists discovered zircon in rocks that showed life might have started 500 million years earlier than previously thought. This incredible compound has made a huge impact, as has its oxide, zirconia (ZrO2), used to make full ceramic bearings. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of specialist bearing supplier, SMB Bearings, explores if the […]