productNew range of PEEK-lined bearings
Manufacturer and distributor of bearings and sintered components, Bowman International has introduced a range of high temperature, self-lubricated PEEK-lined steel or bronze backed wrapped bearings.
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productOnline bearings catalogue
SKF’s latest online Rolling Bearings Catalogue is packed with new features to help customers choose the optimum bearing arrangement for their project.
productIncreased thermal sensitivity for latest infrared cameras
Fluke has introduced upgraded versions of two of its best-selling infrared cameras. The new Fluke Ti450 PRO Infrared Camera offers increased thermal sensitivity, providing sharper on-screen images which makes it easier to visualise and diagnose issues.
productLarge sealed spherical roller bearing off to Peru
SKF’s Gothenburg factory has produced the company’s largest sealed spherical roller bearing (SRB) to date. The 241/900 SRB is 50% larger and three times heavier than the previous largest SKF sealed SRB.
productShort term monitoring for a cement tube mill
During a visual inspection of the trunnion drive end bearing on Tube Mill No.1, engineers at Sunstate Cement in Australia discovered that the bearing was in a reasonable condition despite 28 years of service. It was decided to extend the service life by rotating the outer ring by 180°. Schaeffler technicians were then asked to provide a condition monitoring solution for the trunnion end bearing.
articleMaintenance productivity boosted by CMMS
FUCHS LUBRICANTS has selected Real Asset Management’s (RAM) computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to boost its UK based maintenance processes. The company expects to benefit from improved work order management, enhanced Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting, as well as refined communication across its maintenance department
articleBearing failure: Causes and solutions
About 90% of bearing failures – that are likely to have an adverse impact on productivity – are caused by non-fatigue factors, including contamination, corrosion and improper handling. Here, Dean Askew, head of category bearings at Brammer, discusses some of the common causes – and shares solutions to help reduce unplanned downtime
productVessel inspection system reduces manned entry
Recently updated, the latest INVIZ SNK tank and vessel inspection camera is designed to allow a detailed inspection of confined spaces without requiring manned entry. The SNK system delivers 40x optical zoom and a further 10x digital zoom, ensuring even very large tanks can be inspected without the need to set up scaffolding or tie up resources for safety cover.
productMobile maintenance
Regardless of business size, a CMMS can provide significant benefits to the maintenance management of an organisation and deliver savings to the bottom line.
articleMaintenance: A design for life
Under Industry 4.0, maintaining and upgrading plant and equipment will be made easier by making better use of engineering design data. Marco Canducci, support manager with Zuken outlines the importance of ‘Design Maintenance’
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