Ruland Manufacturing now offers rigid couplings with inch-to-metric bores as a standard product, giving users a wider range of off-the-shelf couplings. This expansion is the latest addition to the company’s inch-to-metric, standard coupling product line that includes seven types of motion-control couplings and universal joints. Instead of re-machining or ordering custom-made couplings, using off-the-shelf, inch-to-metric […]
Research shows value of plastics over grease
Many bearing points are protected against environmental influences and wear by so-called loss lubrication, where grease is pressed out from inside the machine and enters the environment. This is said to result in 27 million tons of lubricating grease released worldwide every year. More environmentally friendly oils and greases are an option, but these can […]
Research shows value of plastics over grease
Many bearing points are protected against environmental influences and wear by so-called loss lubrication, where grease is pressed out from inside the machine and enters the environment. This is said to result in 27 million tons of lubricating grease released worldwide every year. More environmentally friendly oils and greases are an option, but these can […]
igus invests in Industry 4.0 and acquires sensor specialist Atronia
igus has acquired the majority stake in Portuguese company Atronia Tailored Sensing. Atronia has been supporting igus in the development of smart plastic sensors since 2016. These sensors are used to monitor the condition of the product, whether it needs to be serviced or even replaced, or whether a problem is occurring. This strategic step […]
igus presents new slewing ring bearing made of wood and plastic
The PRT-02-30-WPC slewing ring bearing is another step forward by igus toward integrating renewable raw materials into industrial production. Made of 50% wood and 50% high-performance plastics, the cost-effective and lubrication-free slewing ring bearing balances strength and durability with a proven low CO2 footprint of just 0.0577 kilograms. By comparison, the PRT-02-30-ECO — already made […]
Brick machine supplier embraces the benefits of Vesconite Hilube bushings
A South African manufacturer and supplier of concrete brick-making machines has started using Vesconite Hilube linear bushings as spare parts for its manual/electric brick-making machines and as standard components in its range of manual brick-making machines. The Vesconite Hilube wear-resistant self-lubricating bushings are installed on the shafts on which the tamper guide system moves to […]
split frame machines with tooling modules that hold double edge blades
A line of split frame machines with tooling modules that hold double-edge blades that perform parting and double beveling for inline valve installation and replacement has been introduced by Esco Tool of Holliston, MA. The Esco COHOG Split Frame Machine features a robust stationary ring machined from 7075 aluminum alloy that is hard coated and […]
Choosing the correct type of bearing for your application: A selection guide
Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, supports the unique needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) markets across the nation with essential resources – such as their latest eBook. Emerson Bearing […]
COMMERCIAL PLASTIC UNIVERSAL JOINTS
AVAILABLE IN: Materials: Acetal Bore Size: 1/8-in. (2mm) – 3/8-in. (10mm) Outer Diameter: 1/4-in. (6.3mm) – 5/8-in. (15.9mm) Length: 3/4-in. (19mm) – 4 13/32-in. (111.8mm) Plastic universal joints are inexpensive, dampen vibration, electrically insulating, and are well suited for low-torque applications. We offer a wide variety of sizes and styles as standard catalog items. We […]
COMMERCIAL TELESCOPING UNIVERSAL JOINTS from SDP/SI
Materials: Acetal, Brass, Stainless Steel Bore Size: 0.125 in. (2mm) – 0.6250 in. (14mm) Outer Diameter: 0.25 in. (6.3mm) – 0.625 in. (25.41mm) Length(closed): 1.5 in. (38.1mm) – 10.1 in. (256mm) Stainless steel telescoping universal joints are offered in a number of sizes and are heat and corrosion-resistant. Telescoping miniature universal joints feature zero backlash […]
Thordon Bearings secures contract to convert rubber tailshaft bearings across fleet of tugs
Thordon Bearings has secured a significant contract to convert the rubber tail shaft bearings across an entire fleet of Panama-operating tugs, pilot vessels, and workboats to water-lubricated polymer bearings. The agreement with the unnamed operator follows the successful retrofitting of Thordon’s SXL tail shaft bearings to twelve of its twin-screw tugs last year during scheduled […]
Vesconite Bearings delivers largest order to Netherlands customer
In May, Vesconite Bearings, a global leader in bearing and wear solutions, delivered its largest rudder bearing order to a customer in the Netherlands. The order, comprising four extra-large meticulously-crafted container ship rudder bearings, marks a significant achievement in engineering excellence and customer service. These impressive bushings, produced from staves expertly strapped together, reinforced with […]
Lubricating electric aircraft systems
A report by SAAB RBS predicts that 10% of worldwide emissions could come from flying. Yet, if the aerospace industry adopts electric propulsion, this figure could remain steady at two-to-five%. However, electric aircraft systems present their own challenges — especially when it comes to mitigating electrical currents. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of bearing specialist […]
Elevating food and beverage production
In the food and beverage packaging industry, the demand for high-quality products is inseparable from the need for impeccable hygiene and efficient processing. Traditional bearing materials often fall short of meeting these critical requirements. Enter ceramic bearings — a solution that offers not only enhanced performance but also addresses the stringent hygiene standards demanded by […]
Bearing considerations for offshore wind platforms
Byline: Mark Hampton, Product and Innovations Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Wind power is the most developed alternative energy source globally with growth driven by rising fuel prices, an increasing concern for the environment and a need for countries to enhance their energy security. After nearly 40 years, installed wind power capacity reached a milestone of […]
SCARA operate At high speed, with semi-conductor positioning accuracy using BXR-LE brakes from Miki Pulley
Precise positioning of semi-conductor wafers during SCARA assembly operations requires instantaneous braking and holding power while minimizing heat in the system. The latest compact and slender Miki Pulley BXR-LE brake models provide the needed perfectly controlled braking in a confined area of the system using minimal power. Cycle time is critical in semiconductor assembly. The […]
Stainless steel shaft collars custom machined in sizes up to 12-in. I.D.
Custom machined stainless steel, Inconel, and Hastelloy shaft collars manufactured to specification with application-specific modifications have been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Stafford Custom Large Stainless Steel Shaft Collars are available in set-screw, 1-pc, 2-pc, and hinged styles in sizes up to 12-in. I.D. with customer-specified modifications such as internal threads, keyways, […]
PTDA Foundation launches student and employee scholarships
The demand for skilled professionals in the power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry has never been more urgent. Committed to helping PT/MC employers nurture current and upcoming talent, the PTDA Foundation has launched two new scholarships to empower individuals who are passionate about pursuing PT/MC careers. “By providing financial support by way of scholarships, […]
Ringfeder’s damping, coupling, and locking products at AISTech 2024
By Ringfeder Editor We’re gearing up for AISTech 2024, one of the iron and steelmaking industry’s most eagerly anticipated events, taking place May 6 to 9 in Columbus, Ohio. We look forward to meeting with you at Booth #1113 to discuss how our damping, coupling, and locking elements can deliver first-class, reliable performance under extreme […]
Split plummer block housings SNV from Schaeffler
Split plummer block housings SNV: are designed in accordance with a modular concept and are highly versatile in application are suitable for different bearing types and sizes with bore diameters from 20 mm to 160 mm can be combined with an extensive range of seals covering a wide range of requirements and temperatures Housings for […]
New from Ruland: Bellows and disc couplings with higher torque capacity
Ruland Manufacturing now offers bellows and double disc couplings with bore sizes up to 1-3/4 in or 45 mm for use in systems with torque up to 1,4000 in-lbs (158 Nm). High torque applications commonly found in precision semiconductor, solar, conveyor, and factory automation applications often use these shaft sizes. Ruland disc and bellows couplings […]
PTDA hosts industry immersion conference
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) held the first Industry Immersion Conference in Hollywood Florida on February 29. This one-day intensive program—developed and led by power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) practitioners—aimed to advance the professional perspectives, experience, and confidence employees and emerging leaders need to cultivate successful relationships within the industry. “Successful business teams and relationships […]
Vesconite bearings in prototype testing for waste-truck ejection system
Vesconite Hilube bearings have performed well in prototype testing on the chain pulleys of a waste truck’s ejection system. This is according to Vesconite Bearings, a manufacturer of low-friction, low-wear bearing materials for a wide range of industries. The wear-resistant bearings were installed in the running surface of four pulleys, guiding a conveyor chain essential […]
Thordon Bearings helps with lift irrigation project
Canada’s Thordon Bearings is playing a vital role in providing water to arid regions, with the installation of axial shaft seals and filtration systems to the world’s largest irrigation project, in south-central India. The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) in Telangana, India, has been constructed in a region characterized by water scarcity, aiming to efficiently […]
Recognizing the signs of roller bearing damage
It can be difficult to know when to replace your roller bearing since the amount of time between the initial damage and when the bearing becomes unserviceable can differ significantly. Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, […]