productReducing wear, boosting efficiency
The new Klübersynth BHE 46-403 has been developed to meet the requirements of long-term lubrication of rolling bearings subject to high loads.
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productTurbocharger ball bearings: Production plans
The Schaeffler UK automotive plant in Llanelli, South Wales has become the company’s global location of choice for the production of turbocharger ball bearings. Start of production is planned for the end of May 2017.
productBearing protection
Following on from the success of the LabTecta 66 range of bearing protection, AESSEAL has announced the launch of two new products for the protection of bearings in electric motors and equipment with tilting pad bearings.
productStocking up on specialist bearings
Specialist supplier of miniature bearings, SMB Bearings, has introduced a new range of 316 grade stainless steel ball bearings to its catalogue. These have been specially selected for customers with applications in harsh environments, which the bearings can withstand due to their marine grade stainless steel construction.
productBearing rotates quickly, wears slowly
As a result of continuous research and development, igus has a new material for very high speeds in continuous operation. The glider L350 is suitable for fans, blowers or electric motors and, in rotational tests in the igus test laboratory in Cologne, the material proved its full potential against its metallic counterparts.
productBearing firm: Acquisition announced
Bearing specialist, Bowman International, has announced the acquisition of Midlands-based John Handley Bearings.
newsPreventing counterfeit goods: An ongoing challenge
The latest EMEA Power Transmission Distributors Association (EPTDA) Regional Conference was hosted at SKF’s UK headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Luton, where the prevalent issue of counterfeit goods was highlighted as a particular challenge that the PT/MC industry is facing.
productFresh angle on replacing bearings
The Timken Revolvo Quick Series is designed to make installation of split cylindrical roller bearings easy for applications with limited access. The angled support pedestal reduces installation time by up to 90% and, in some cases, only one person is needed.
productSome like it hot: Bearings, lubrication and heat
Heat plays a big role in the life of a bearing, being both friend and enemy at different stages of its lifecycle. Phil Burge, marketing and communications manager at SKF, describes how heat can be used as an aid to bearing installation, and looks at its effect on lubricants when the bearing is in service
productSmall batch relubrication service
Supplier of miniature bearings, SMB Bearings, is now offering a small batch relubrication service. Those looking to buy or relubricate just a few bearings with specialised grease will not need to meet minimum order requirements.
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