productBearing firm: Acquisition announced
Bearing specialist, Bowman International, has announced the acquisition of Midlands-based John Handley Bearings.
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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.
productPlastic bearings make the grade
Miniature and specialist bearings provider, SMB Bearings, has launched a range of corrosion resistant, non-magnetic plastic bearings.
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.
productPEEK-lined bearings
A new range of high temperature, self-lubricated PEEK-lined steel or bronze backed wrapped bearings from Bowman International is designed to combine the durability and anti-corrosive properties of Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), with the production and cost reduction benefits of conventional wrapped steel bearings.
productBearing manufacturer celebrates 30 years with UK distributor
Japanese bearing manufacturer, Sapporo Precision, recently visited its official UK distributor of EZO bearings, SMB Bearings, to celebrate a 30 year partnership.
productNew European aeronautical test centre
SKF is increasing its capacity to innovate by opening a new European Test Centre dedicated to high-speed aeronautical bearings.
productThree years’ pre-warning time
In a chemical plant in Finland, the Intellinova Compact online condition monitoring system detected the first signs of bearing damage on a carrying wheel bearing in a drying drum three years ago.
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