Four technical issues are determining the growth of this market. How our science is helping to solve them. By Jeanna Van Rensselar, Senior Feature Writer Electric vehicles (EVs) are not new. They are as old as automobiles. According to...
By changing the thickness correlated to the theoretical calculation and practical examination, the Technymon team produced 50 sliding bearings with new radial clearance. These sliding bearings were then identified and numbered.A company rece...
Sulzer’s training for offshore projects ensures its engineers can deliver repairs quickly and efficiently [Source: Shutterstock think4photop]Bearing vibration in an offshore 4 MW thruster motor fixed through a joint effort. Large marine th...
CNC machines usually include large sheet-metal doors subject to exposure to metal chips and cutting fluids as well as deflection and misalignment. Here, recirculating-ball linear bearings (so commonly chosen for these doors’ slides) are a...
Thordon Bearings will mark the 21st anniversary of the first cruise ship installations of its COMPAC water-lubricated propeller shaft bearings with a series of celebratory events at leading maritime industry trade shows throughout the year.T...
Bearings are circular, much like the economy they are used in. As more customers avoid disposing of bearings needlessly, Chris Johnson, managing director of bearing re-lubricator SMB Bearings, explains the sudden surge in popularity of reus...
When an ore preparation plant began experiencing repeated bearing failures on an air recirculation fan, it turned to NSK for advice. As a makeshift countermeasure, the facility was applying compressed air cooling in an attempt to reduce ele...
Customer Testimonial by Lubrication Engineers: Almagard® Vari-Purpose Lubricant (3752) Sacramento Regional Transit – Sacramento, Calif. Siemens 12A Light-Rail Vehicles • Reduced lubricant inventories • Less lubricant used • Reduce...
Eliminating lubricants can improve machine performance as many greased and oiled bearings fail prematurely due to inadequate lubrication. Reasons for inadequate lubrication may include Lack of regular maintenanceUse of incorrect lubricant o...
Customer Testimonial by Lubrication Engineers: Almagard® Vari-Purpose Lubricant (3752) Merritt Ready Mix – Lincoln, Nebr. Concrete Mixing Plant Customer Profile Merritt Ready Mix started as a sand and gravel supplier before moving into...