productTHE NEW Tschudin Cube 350 centreless grinding machine is using NSK’s RA series of low-friction, high-rigidity roller guides, where they are helping to generate excellent levels of surface finish on machined workpieces.
newsAs industrial companies are looking to save costs across their system and plants, one of the most important actions a manufacturer can take is to consider the total cost of ownership (TCO) of its components. Allen Dowers explains how this calculation ensures engineers can avoid hidden costs and operate as economically as possible
productDEVELOPMENTS IN 3D printing technologies mean there is now a whole range of high-performance polymers with mechanical characteristics similar to those of metal – so what does this mean for bearing design? Chris Johnson explores the plastic bearing additive manufacturing (AM) landscape
articleVIBRATION ANALYSIS has long been an instrument of choice for use with bearings and other rotating equipment. More commonly, ultrasound is being used in conjunction with vibration analysis to help technicians confirm the condition of mechanical assets
newsWHITE METAL or Babbitt bearings are used in a wide variety of rotating machinery and, just like conventional roller or ball bearings, they need to be replaced when they reach the end of their service life. Replacements can be manufactured by specialists such as Sulzer’s Southampton Service Center, which has recently upgraded its facilities.
productBY INSTALLING automatic lubricators for bearings on its conveyor drive motors and belt pulleys, an opencast mine in Hungary has seen a range of benefits, including prevention of unplanned downtime, longer bearing life and reduced repair work.
newsMANUFACTURER OF energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings, igus is working closely with global companies specialising in vertical farming – the practice of growing plants indoors in stacked layers – by providing the lubrication-free tribo-polymers needed for this type of food production.
productA RECYCLING plant that was experiencing regular failures of mounted bearings on the conveyor of an optical sorting machine is enjoying major gains following the switch to NSK SNN series plummer blocks fitted with NSKHPS spherical roller bearings.
productNSK spherical roller bearings with TL technology are being increasingly adopted in the papermaking industry as more machinery manufacturers and paper mills seek to maximise operating life and uptime.
productCRC UK has announced the launch
of the extended range of Ambersil
branded Hydraulic and Gear Oils,
developed specifically for the food
and consumables markets.
The gears and hydraulic oils will
be presented at the Tot
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