How to approach noise and vibration in bearings Noise and vibration in ball bearings threaten precision and safety in critical systems, costing manufacturers billions annually in maintenance and lost productivity. As demand from medical, aerospace and industrial sectors drives the USD 120.98 billion global bearings market towards a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5 per cent by […]
Michell Bearings expands reach with launch of German website
Michell Bearings, a leading UK bearing manufacturer, has launched a German website to enhance support for customers in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria and strengthen its position within these regions. This development is central to Michell Bearings’ strategy to improve digital accessibility and provide technical content tailored specifically to Western European markets. The new website […]
igus introduces new environmentally-friendly PFAS- and PTFE-free bearing material
igus announces it has developed a new polymer bearing material called iglide JPF that is free of both per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This innovation marks an important step in the company’s efforts to create sustainable alternatives to conventional plain bearings. Due to their water, heat and dirt resistance, PFAS and PTFE […]
Engineering company anticipates orders for movie prop platforms in 2025
A provider of engineering services in the hydraulic and pneumatic industry anticipates new orders in 2025 for movie prop platforms that use low-coefficient-of-friction Vesconite bushings. It hopes to produce several platforms in 2025, which will add to the number of platforms that it has produced since its first foray into the movie industry in May […]
Thordon Bearings supplies full suite of bearings to the Otto Holden Generating Station
Thordon Bearings is supplying multiple sets of grease-free bearings to completely replace old technology at the Otto Holden Generating Station on the Ottawa River in Ontario, Canada. Andritz Hydro was contracted to undertake the mid-life refurbishment of the station’s turbines on behalf of Ontario Power Generation (OPG). Two of the 243MW station’s eight units have […]
BOA says seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing arrangement for all new build ships
Future newbuild ships of all types should be built without a sterntube and with a seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing arrangement, according to Blue Ocean Alliance’s (BOA) Chris Leontopoulos. Speaking at a recent maritime industry forum in Hamburg, Mr. Leontopoulos said the sterntubeless ship design – jointly developed by Blue Ocean Alliance members ABS, Thordon Bearings, […]
RS adds new industrial lubrication and power quality solutions suppliers
RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a digitally enabled global distributor of product and service solutions for industrial customers, added two new suppliers to its expansive line card: Lincoln Industrial, an SKF brand, and MTE Corporation. Lincoln Industrial, an SKF brand, is a leading global supplier of industrial lubrication equipment, handheld […]
Thordon Bearings’ brake cups
Thordon Bearings’ brake cups are being supplied to Hydro-Québec, the largest hydro power company in Canada, as part of a decade-long turbine brake system overhaul program. The Burlington-based bearing and seal specialist is providing the brake cups to its Canadian distributor RMH Industries, an integrated company specializing in mechanical and hydraulic repair and machining of […]
Zero-lubrication components for all industries
Anywhere two components are moving against each other, lubrication is expected to be necessary. However, you can eliminate grease and other additional lubricants from your machines with tribologically optimized polymer components from igus. The polymers used in these components are embedded with solid lubricants which evenly dispense during normal operation. This ensures constant, adequate lubrication […]
Industrial bearings support the GenAI revolution
According to PwC, 70% of CEOs worldwide believe Generative AI (GenAI) will significantly transform the way their companies create, deliver and capture value. That includes manufacturers, who can use the systems to spot equipment failures and minimize downtime. Here, Chris Johnson of SMB Bearings emphasizes how industrial bearings equipped with sensors can support GenAI by […]
NEW TC-APPROVED KING AIR FLAP ROLLER BEARINGS
Marsh Brothers Aviation (MBA), a leading manufacturer of advanced polymer seal and bearing solutions for the aviation industry, has received Transport Canada approval for its innovative new King Air Flap Roller Bearing. The revolutionary new product – the first polymer bearing solution Marsh Brothers Aviation has developed for commercial aircraft – solves a critical maintenance […]
Flying towards sustainability
According to Deloitte, “the demand for sustainability, product innovations, and wartime defense is expected to result in rapid technological evolution” in the aerospace and defence (A&D) industry”. Innovations like electric propulsion systems and more precise manufacturing will be crucial. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director at specialist bearing supplier SMB Bearings, explains why industrial bearings will […]
Zero-lubrication components for all industries
Anywhere two components are moving against each other, lubrication is expected to be necessary. However, you can eliminate grease and other additional lubricants from your machines with tribologically optimized polymer components from igus. The polymers used in these components are embedded with solid lubricants which evenly dispense during normal operation. This ensures constant, adequate lubrication […]
Navigating the cosmos with precision
SKF is providing key components for the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA), a $2 billion telescope system that aims to peer deeper into the universe than ever before. The U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is planning the ngVLA to replace the highly successful Very Large Array, a group of 28 radio telescopes that […]
Thordon to supply water-lubricated bearings to largest wind-assisted cruiseship
Thordon Bearings has secured an order from French shipbuilding giant Chantiers de l’Atlantique to supply its award-winning COMPAC seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearings for installation to a pair of wind-assisted passenger ships operated by luxury travel operator Accor. When the first 220m (722-ft) long, 22,300gt vessel is delivered in 2026, Orient Express Corinthian will be the […]
Research shows value of plastics over grease
Many bearing points are protected against environmental influences and wear by so-called loss lubrication, where grease is pressed out from inside the machine and enters the environment. This is said to result in 27 million tons of lubricating grease released worldwide every year. More environmentally friendly oils and greases are an option, but these can […]
Research shows value of plastics over grease
Many bearing points are protected against environmental influences and wear by so-called loss lubrication, where grease is pressed out from inside the machine and enters the environment. This is said to result in 27 million tons of lubricating grease released worldwide every year. More environmentally friendly oils and greases are an option, but these can […]
igus invests in Industry 4.0 and acquires sensor specialist Atronia
igus has acquired the majority stake in Portuguese company Atronia Tailored Sensing. Atronia has been supporting igus in the development of smart plastic sensors since 2016. These sensors are used to monitor the condition of the product, whether it needs to be serviced or even replaced, or whether a problem is occurring. This strategic step […]
igus presents new slewing ring bearing made of wood and plastic
The PRT-02-30-WPC slewing ring bearing is another step forward by igus toward integrating renewable raw materials into industrial production. Made of 50% wood and 50% high-performance plastics, the cost-effective and lubrication-free slewing ring bearing balances strength and durability with a proven low CO2 footprint of just 0.0577 kilograms. By comparison, the PRT-02-30-ECO — already made […]
Brick machine supplier embraces the benefits of Vesconite Hilube bushings
A South African manufacturer and supplier of concrete brick-making machines has started using Vesconite Hilube linear bushings as spare parts for its manual/electric brick-making machines and as standard components in its range of manual brick-making machines. The Vesconite Hilube wear-resistant self-lubricating bushings are installed on the shafts on which the tamper guide system moves to […]
split frame machines with tooling modules that hold double edge blades
A line of split frame machines with tooling modules that hold double-edge blades that perform parting and double beveling for inline valve installation and replacement has been introduced by Esco Tool of Holliston, MA. The Esco COHOG Split Frame Machine features a robust stationary ring machined from 7075 aluminum alloy that is hard coated and […]
Choosing the correct type of bearing for your application: A selection guide
Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, supports the unique needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) markets across the nation with essential resources – such as their latest eBook. Emerson Bearing […]
Thordon Bearings secures contract to convert rubber tailshaft bearings across fleet of tugs
Thordon Bearings has secured a significant contract to convert the rubber tail shaft bearings across an entire fleet of Panama-operating tugs, pilot vessels, and workboats to water-lubricated polymer bearings. The agreement with the unnamed operator follows the successful retrofitting of Thordon’s SXL tail shaft bearings to twelve of its twin-screw tugs last year during scheduled […]
Vesconite Bearings delivers largest order to Netherlands customer
In May, Vesconite Bearings, a global leader in bearing and wear solutions, delivered its largest rudder bearing order to a customer in the Netherlands. The order, comprising four extra-large meticulously-crafted container ship rudder bearings, marks a significant achievement in engineering excellence and customer service. These impressive bushings, produced from staves expertly strapped together, reinforced with […]
Lubricating electric aircraft systems
A report by SAAB RBS predicts that 10% of worldwide emissions could come from flying. Yet, if the aerospace industry adopts electric propulsion, this figure could remain steady at two-to-five%. However, electric aircraft systems present their own challenges — especially when it comes to mitigating electrical currents. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of bearing specialist […]