articleWind turbines must operate reliably in a diverse range of environmental conditions, both onshore and offshore. By optimising the bearing design, lubrication and sealing for wind turbine rotors, blades and tower, reliability and operating life are maximised, says Dr Steve Lacey, engineering manager at Schaeffler UK
productSchaeffler has expanded its BEARINX rolling bearing calculation software with a new module for designing rope and cable sheaves.
articleFatigue is one of the primary causes of rolling bearing failure. In this article, Dr Steve Lacey, engineering manager at Schaeffler UK, describes the various types of fatigue and what measures can be taken to correct any problems that occur
productTo celebrate 30 years of iglidur materials and the 50th birthday of the company, igus has retrofitted a car’s conventional bearings with iglidur plain bearings and circumnavigated the globe, thus demonstrating the durable and robust nature of iglidur materials in some harsh environments – from dirt tracks to wet and humid locations.
productPolymer specialist igus is calling all design engineers to submit details of their latest plastic plain bearing applications for this year’s manus competition for a chance to win prize money of €5000.
articleBearings can play a pivotal role in reducing whole life costs of dry vacuum pumps, as Nick Dowding, business development manager at The Barden Corporation (UK), explains
productA major steel manufacturer that was experiencing high maintenance costs relating to bearings on a plate rolling mill has improved the situation using an application specific product replacement from NSK.
productA new publication from Schaeffler UK contains a wealth of useful information for engineers who want to learn more about the principles, methods, selection and testing of lubricants for rolling bearings.
productAvailable from Schaeffler UK, ‘Lubrication of Rolling Bearings’ is a publication that contains useful information for engineers who want to learn more about the principles, methods, selection and testing of lubricants for rolling bearings.
productMISTRAS Group has introduced a portfolio of services and monitoring solutions to assess the condition of rotating and reciprocating low-speed bearings (LSB) for high value capital plants and machinery.
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