Bearing solutions for transport tasks
Matthew Aldridge, MD at igus, reviews the latest polymer bearings, comparing them to metal alternatives and discusses how they deliver reliable performance with a long service life.
Matthew Aldridge, MD at igus, reviews the latest polymer bearings, comparing them to metal alternatives and discusses how they deliver reliable performance with a long service life.
Schaeffler has extended its range of solutions for all-electric and hybrid electric vehicles, including a series of innovations that are contributing to the further development of engine start-stop systems.
A rotating measurement finder developed by ABB, dubbed the Bearing Compass, makes the identification of housed bearings straight forward, aiding in the selection of appropriate replacement units. All the common bearing types and designations are listed, with the common references and sizes of standard housed bearings included.
Designed for pillow block and flanged bearing units, ABB’s rotating measurement finder helps the user select the most appropriate replacement bearings.
Schaeffler UK’s technical training course programme for 2014 includes one, two and three-day training for managers, engineers and technicians involved in the selection, operation and maintenance of rolling bearings, as well as condition monitoring, vibration analysis, bearing failure analysis and mounting of rolling bearings.
Tribopolymer bearings specialist, igus, has launched its new Bearings Catalogue for 2014.
Do the pumps, motors and gearboxes in your facility require constant maintenance and affect your production schedules? A common reason for equipment failure, according to Garlock, can be traced back to bearing damage resulting from abrasive contaminants or a lack of lubrication.
The new ISB range of ball transfers from R. A. Rodriguez is their suitable for use in clean room applications such as semiconductor and pharmaceutical production.
Mechanical power transmission products such as bearings, couplings and speed reducers are now included in ABB’s 2014 short-form catalogue, alongside variable-speed drives, electric motors, motion control, HMIs and PLCs.
NSK’s Added Value Programme (AIP) aims to improve efficiency, reduce breakdowns and thereby improve profitability and competitiveness during 2014 and beyond.
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