Magnetic couplings from Miki Pulley are ideal for machine designs involving food, pharmaceutical, and laboratory applications requiring a clean, non-contact connection between motor and shafts. The mechanically isolated magnetic coupling transmits torque through the air. This occurs through both input and output hubs of the coupling which contain powerful rare-earth neodymium magnets. These magnets create […]
Bearing assembly retrofits, not just for overhung pumps
Reliability is a fundamental requirement for between bearing high energy pumps that operate in oil and gas applications. To optimize pumping systems, design improvements and material upgrades can be implemented during planned maintenance intervals, extending mean time between failures (MTBF) with minimal effort. In older pumps, the bearing assembly is key to modernize the pump […]
SKF acquires lubrication filtration business
SKF has completed the acquisition of EFOLEX AB, a Gothenburg-based manufacturer of the Europafilter-branded industrial lubrication and oil filtration systems. EFOLEX offers offline filtration systems used in process manufacturing and energy industries. They currently have approximately 10 employees. Thomas Fröst, President, Industrial Technologies, says: “In addition to being an interesting stand-alone product, the Europafilter technology […]
Stafford flanged shaft collars
Stafford Manufacturing manufactures and distributes a broad selection of products suitable for use in power transmission, motion control, automation, and other original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) applications. One of Stafford’s core product offerings is shaft collars, including flanged shaft collars. ADVANTAGES OF OUR FLANGED SHAFT COLLARS Our flanged shaft collars […]
Isolator couplings from RoCom Couplings Corp
Protect encoders and bearings from electrical discharge. RoCom Coupling Corp offers phenolic inserts for use in their triple beam flexible couplings to provide electrical and thermal isolation in critical motion control applications. Isolators can be used in both standard couplings or custom designs. THE NEED FOR ISOLATION Some applications experience stray currents due to electrical […]
New stainless steel line from ComInTec
– Ideal for the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors – External applications – Maximum corrosion resistance – Application-specific versions – Made in Italy quality with a 2-year guarantee DF – SS Stainless steel friction torque limiter Ideal for OUTDOOR applications Sliding model Made of fully turned stainless steel Silent, vibration-free operation Simple torque adjustment […]
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NBK’s XGHW-C flexible couplings
Flexible couplings with vibration absorption function added to high rigidity couplings. A structure with both high rigidity and vibration absorption. The individual dynamic vibration absorber*1 is separate from the inertial rotor and elastic body in order to achieve vibration absorption. *1: The mechanism for suppressing resonant vibration phenomena is achieved by connecting the dynamic vibration absorber […]
Rexnord filament bearings
Rexnord filament bearings are truly on the cutting edge of bearing solution technology. Filament wound bearings are versatile and ready for use in a wide variety of applications. The self-lubricating nature of the liner combined with the high-strength and corrosion-resistant support matrix allows these bearings to operate with little to no maintenance, even under extreme […]
SKF launches new spherical roller bearing
SKF, a global supplier of bearings, sealing solutions, lubrication management, condition monitoring systems, and services has launched a new line of spherical roller bearings in North America. These bearings are specifically designed to increase uptime, lower production costs, and reduce environmental impact for slab, billet, and bloom continuous casting operations. Continuous steel casting equipment operates […]
Rigid couplings for food equipment
Ruland rigid couplings have high torque capacity, accuracy, and repeatability, making them the ideal choice for food equipment. Designers of food processing, baking, and packaging equipment benefit from the Nypatch anti-vibration hardware, precision honed bores, and high torque of Ruland rigid couplings. Ruland straight bore rigid couplings are manufactured with precision honed bores for concentricity […]
Oil-free compressed air from Sulzer
Together, Sulzer and Tamturbo are developing technologies and offerings for oil-free compressed air. The uniquely designed HSR high-speed turbocompressor is manufactured in Finland. Not a single drop of oil is present in the machine, making it truly oil-free. The variable speed, direct-driven technology of the HSR turbocompressor delivers a wide turndown of flow from the […]
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 aerospace sector is developing fast — but where did it all begin? Here, […]
Sur-Seal company launches Sur-Cool products
The Sur-Seal Company, a custom sealing solutions industry leader, has launched a unique new product line. The Sur-Cool line is a comprehensive lineup of silicone thermal interface materials that combines quality, ease of use and affordability to bring engineers solutions that are finally made easy. This proprietary product line spans four different unique types of…
igus presents solutions to support mobility trends
igus will present its motion plastics products and innovations on six trending topics in conjunction with IAA Mobility, an international motor show that showcases the latest technology in mobility solutions. The show will run from Sept. 7-12 in Munich. Mobility is changing rapidly: e-scooters, e-bikes and e-vehicles with alternative drives have long been commonplace. The…
SKF strengthens analytics capability through acquisition
SKF has completed the acquisition of Rubico Consulting AB, an industrial consultancy firm with 10 employees based in Luleå, Sweden. Rubico Consulting AB specializes in visualization and analysis of signal data. This expertise will be integrated into SKF’s offer around the rotating shaft, as well as powering new technology areas such as bearings with fiber-optic […]
Stock polymer and steel wheel covers for radial ball bearings
An extensive lineup of premium rollers includes Bearing Wheel Covers in a wide range of styles, materials and sizes. These products are stocked in the manufacturer’s Michigan location. Bearing wheel covers are used for a wide variety of industrial and manufacturing applications including conveyor lines and material handling. With an outer roller that runs directly…
GAS/SG-ST -backlash free jaw coupling
The ComInTec coupling GAS/SG is an elastomeric coupling with compact dimensions composed of two hubs made in steel UNI EN10083/98, fully turned, and one elastomeric element. The hub’s tooth profile is designed to allow the elastomeric element to work only by compression and not in shear, allowing for a longer life of the coupling in […]
KTR clamping nuts
Clamping Nuts for secure all-round clamping force With KTR’s clamping nuts large screw connections can be easily pretensioned by hand (use of common dynamometric screwdrivers up to approx. 100 Nm). Our clamping nuts are used as mechanical force-transmitting elements for reliable connections with high axial force and minimal power input. Features: * Use of common […]
Coupling stainless steel screw alteration service
Hex socket set screws provided with set screw type couplings and hex socket head cap screws provided with clamping type couplings can be altered to stainless steel. NBK www.nbk1560.com/en-US/
Emerson Bearing Boston offers a dedicated division for Utilities
Boston-based Emerson Bearing, a bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, is dedicated to accommodating the unique bearing needs of Utilities through their Power Generation Division. The company has released two complimentary helpful guides about bearings used in the power generation industry. […]
Sailing yacht installs Vesconite propeller bearings
The 36-meter Miss Silver sailing yacht has returned to her New Zealand birthplace for a complete refit, including fore and aft Vesconite Hilube propeller bearings. The two bearings, 5¼-in. on the outside diameter, 4¼-in. on the inside and 17-in. long, replaced phenol-ic-backed rubber bearings. The Vesconite Hilube bearings offer the advantage of close clearances, thus […]
Shaft grounding rings for bearing protection
In addition to the application-oriented adaptation of given sealing technologies, KACO has been offering new product segments for several years and is constantly developing them further. These novel product segments also include shaft grounding rings, which ensure excellent protection of the bearings and gearing of electrical machines over their operating life. Through close cooperation with […]
Industrial pump bearings replaced with grease-free water-lubricated bearings
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) is a step closer to replacing its industrial pump bearings with grease-free Thordon water-lubricated bearing solutions, following the installation of the Canadian company’s pioneering technology to desalination plants across the United Arab Emirates. In the first six months of this year, Ocean Power International (OPI), Thordon Bearings’ Dubai-based distributor, […]
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 know all too well. Here Chris Johnson, managing director at miniature bearings specialist SMB Bearings, explains how […]