Choosing a bearing catalog can be intimidating and confusing – as some seem to be written in a secret code, with a series of letters and numbers that are unknown to anyone who hasn’t chosen a bearing before. Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations […]
Timken’s new corrosion-resistant solutions for food processing and safety
Timken is helping food processors everywhere enhance reliability, improve production, and elevate food safety with a specifically engineered product portfolio, which now includes its new corrosion-resistant bearing technology that stands up to the toughest demands of the food and beverage industry. As population growth and increasing urbanization drive global expansion in food and beverage markets, […]
Vesconite bearings improves marine bearing availability
Vesconite Bearings’ grease-free polymer bearings and wear parts for the marine industry will be even more widely available from August 2019. This follows the introduction of additional warehousing in Dubai, which adds to Vesconite Bearings’ global warehousing and stocking-distribution capacity located in the US, UK, Netherlands, New Zealand, Argentina, Australia, Singapore and South Africa. Dubai, […]
The fall of friction in bearings?
Edited by Mike Santora Design engineers have long searched for material coating methods to reduce friction. But, could the restructuring of newly found materials reduce friction on macroscopic scales? Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of EZO bearings supplier SMB Bearings, explains how future surface treatments, including innovations in graphene and graphene-related materials (GRM) could enable […]
Bearings for tough conditions in textile manufacturing
When a manufacturer of spinning equipment used in textile production came to AST Bearings with a recurring equipment disruption issue, AST found a solution that protected the bearings from contamination. A long-time customer of AST Bearings that manufactures roller assemblies for use in machines that spin yarn came to AST Bearings with a problem. The […]
Corrosion-resistant solutions from Timken
The Timken Company is helping food processors everywhere enhance reliability, improve production and elevate food safety with a specifically engineered product portfolio, which now includes its new corrosion-resistant bearing technology that stands up to the toughest demands of the food and beverage industry. As population growth and increasing urbanization drive global expansion in food and […]
ZrO2 zirconia ceramic radial ball bearings
LM76 has announced the release of their new line of Radial Ball Bearings featuring ZrO2 (Zirconia) Ceramic balls. To Complement LM76’s broad range of Linear Bearings that are FDA/UDSA/3A Dairy compliant, as well as linear bearings for extreme environments; they have added Deep Groove bearings which accommodate radial and axial loads, Angular Contact bearings for […]
Water flinger adopted by pump manufacturer
A Southern African pump manufacturer has received its order for Vesconite low-swell hard-wearing water-flinger polymer bearings for four of its pump sizes. The manufacturer found that its horizontal centrifugal pumps, as a result of high pressure, had a problem of water escaping from the gland packing – the material that should form a watertight seal […]
SKFs Generalized Bearing Life Model (GBLM)
Called the Generalized Bearing Life Model (GBLM), its development will ensure that SKF customers and distributors choose the right bearing for the right application, every time. Until now, it has been difficult for engineers to predict whether a hybrid bearing will outperform a steel one in a given application, or whether the possible performance benefits […]
A customized approach to marine environments
AST’s customized approach to problem solving helped a manufacturer of weather-beaten products find bearing relief. A middle market OEM that produces outdoor electrical cabinets had a problem: With many of their cabinets located near coastal areas, weather exposure, including salt from ocean spray, was compromising the integrity of its products, which incorporated bearings on the […]
What is the best maintenance strategy for bearings?
Over time, even the best bearings will begin to wear down and fail without proper attention. A set bearing maintenance strategy can help you identify issues and avoid unnecessary downtime. Of course, the strategy that’s best for you can vary depending on your applications and upkeep needs. When it comes to bearings, there are three […]
Robotics and automation bearings
The use of robotics and automation continues to grow more prevalent across industries, particularly in manufacturing, as companies are realizing the full potential of its ability to reduce costs, boost production and deliver greater efficiency and competitiveness. Typical industrial robotic applications include welding, painting, assembly, product inspection and testing. As the technology has progressed, automation […]
The benefits of bearing re-lubrication
Bearings are often produced with a lubricant that is generic and doesn’t cater to unique applications when ordered directly from a factory. Bearing relubrication offers multiple benefits in the interest of time, availability, and the assurance of suitable product. In some cases, lubricants break down before the bearings themselves, which is why re-lubrication is a […]
Thordon appoints Michael Haraldsson as Marine Business Development Manager
Canadian-based Thordon Bearings, the global leader in environmentally safe propeller shaft bearings and seal systems, has appointed Michael Haraldsson to the role of Marine Business Development Manager. A native of Sweden, Haraldsson has more than 25 years of strategic sales experience across a myriad of maritime sectors, having held senior sales positions with well-known original […]
Water-lubricated SXL turbine guide bearings
The water-lubricated SXL turbine guide bearings Thordon installed as part of the re-powering of Norway’s Raanaasfoss 1 hydro plant have experienced almost zero wear after 23,887 hours of continuous operation on the first installed unit. During routine inspections of the 13.5 MW turbines, commissioned by Voith Hydro in 2013, the guide bearings – the operator’s […]
How should bearings be stored when not in use?
The are many reasons for bearing failure, but storage issues can create problems before your parts are ever installed in your application. It’s important to make sure you store these parts properly to ensure optimal performance. The key to proper bearing storage is to limit any exposure of the parts to damaging factors like dampness, […]
igus helps piano builder strike a new tune
An England-based piano builder is striking a new chord in the design of the centuries-old musical instrument by incorporating tribopolymer components from igus in a unique hammer system that offers supreme longevity, climate resistance and improved playability and sound performance. The components from igus in Phoneix’s D3D Hammer System are two-millimeter roller bearings that […]
igus ball transfer units ease move of high loads
igus has introduced new ball transfer units that allow lubrication-free and smooth transport with a dramatic increase in load-bearing capacity. Ball tables are used if delicate or heavy goods are to be transported in different directions. The ball transfer units from igus are manufactured with the high performance plastic xirodur B180, which absorbs loads of […]
GGB DX 10 grease lubricated metal-polymer plain bearings
If you know harsh conditions, then you know its effect on assembly wear and tear. From poor lubricant retention results and frequent downtime to part failure — worn bearings cost time and money. That’s GGB designed DX 10. It’s a tribological solution engineered for environments where high loads, shock, heat and abrasive contamination would typically […]
Bearings help in optical inspection equipment application
Nearly a decade ago, a manufacturer of optical inspection equipment came to us with a dilemma: Its equipment was having problems, well, focusing. Despite incorporating state-of-the-art technology into the product’s overall design, the focusing mechanism was underperforming. It wasn’t a reflection of the lens itself, whose materials and workmanship were industry bests. Rather, as the […]
GGB high temperature solution beats the heat with performance
Are you in need of a solution that can withstand extreme temperatures without forfeiting on performance? The number of applications that operate under extreme temperatures is on the rise and so is the demand for solutions that can withstand them. GGB’s new solution, PyroSlide 1100 high-temperature powder metal bearings, are designed to not only meet […]
Emerson Bearing Boston offers specialty steel bearings for industrial environments
Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, offers specialty steels to provide unmatched bearing performance in a variety of applications. Emerson Bearing works with countless specialty, or alloy, steels to craft bearings that can meet the demands of nearly any […]
SKF split spherical roller bearings offer replacement benefits
SKF Cooper has introduced a range of split spherical roller bearings that offers multiple customer benefits, while being more robust and reliable than competitor products. The 231 series of split spherical roller bearings, available in shaft diameters of 240-450mm, is typically used in mining conveyor and stacker/reclaimer applications. “Split bearings are ideal for use in […]
SCHUNK single-acting and centric clamping vises
The manually actuated SCHUNK KONTEC KSC clamping vises are efficient all-rounders for raw and finished part machining. They combine high clamping forces, convenient operation, and short set-up times, and are cost-effective. Particularly for use in automated machine loading, SCHUNK further expands its standard program with the affordable SCHUNK KONTEC KSC-F single-acting clamping vises with a…
New igus slewing ring bearing offers reduced weight, size
igus has developed a maintenance-free and wear-resistant slewing ring bearing for medium loads that also offers significantly reduced weight and space. The new bearing is 50% smaller in installation height, 60% lighter and can save users up to 20% in costs. The bearing will be particularly effective in automation, stage technology and control panels. igus, […]