A 3D inspection system has been built to detect abnormalities in ball and roller bearings. The machine is able to inspect a complete bearing at 80 parts per minute, at 5µm height resolution, and simultaneously in colour and 3D. Active Inspection, a system integrator located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U
Alliance Sensors Group (a div of H.G. Schaevitz LLC) has expanded its in-cylinder position sensor product line to include the MHP-7 series linear inductive sensors. These compact inductive linear sensors were designed to be installed into the rear endcap of hydraulic cylinders for operation at pressures up to 5,000 psig. Thei
Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced a partnership with global semiconductor IP leader Arm, that will bring leading edge IP, methodologies, processes and tools together to help automakers, integrators and suppliers collaborate, design and bring to market their next-generation platforms much faster. This partnersh
In heavy-duty applications such as abattoirs, it is vital to have a bearing that is designed to withstand the toughest of requirements. Manufacturers’ Monthlyexplains. In many industrial operations, bearings are the lynchpin of a production line. In the context of a high-intensity operation such as an a
Some of the largest machinery in the world depends on the smooth operation of tiny ball and roller bearings. In order to detect abnormalities in bearings that can hamper machine performance, 100% inspection is required by state-of-the-art machine vision systems. Ideally, this inspection would be fast, automatic, and contactless to avoid a…
Regal Beloit Corp. introduced the Klamploc adapter lock for Sealmaster mounted unitized spherical roller bearings (USRB). The Klamploc adapter lock was designed to simplify the installation process while improving shaft lock reliability. It accomplishes these goals with two unique design features, accor
A3 will present the webinar "How to Purchase an Automated System," on January 9, 2019 from 12:00 - 1:00 ET. This webinar will help discuss a strategy if you're new to automation or it has been a while since you have thought about investing in robots and automation. How do you go about it? What are the steps? This is A3'
Some of the largest machinery in the world depends on the smooth operation of tiny ball and roller bearings. In order to detect abnormalities inbearings that can hamper machine performance, 100% inspection is required by state-of-the-art machine vision systems. Ideally, this inspection would be fast, automatic, and contactles
Following successful shows at SEMA and PRI, King Engine Bearings is heading on to the AUTOSPORT UK trade show, a unique opportunity to introduce its new race bearings range to the European market. King will be displaying three new polymer coated materials for popular race applications and its new range for motorcycle bearings. King rele…
We’ve got to admit that watching [Ben Krasnow]’s new video on air bearings is tough. We found our eyes constantly checking the spherical air bearing in the foreground, which for the first eight minutes of the video just kept going. It was strangely hypnotic, and made it hard to concentrate on all the other cool stuf
Regal Beloit Corporation, a manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation, and power transmission components, announced that its Sealmaster PN Gold mounted ball bearings have achieved third party IP69K certification. Ingress Protection (IP) Marking rates the degree of protecti
Voith is planning another acquisition in the paper sector by acquiring 90% of the shares in Italian company Toscotec S.p.A. The corresponding purchase agreement was signed on December 20, 2019. Based in Lucca, this company is a globally active supplier of plant equipment, products and services for the paper industry. It focus
The latest version of Parasolid software is now available from Siemens Digital Industries Software. The updates to Parasolid include enhancements to Convergent Modeling technology, which can now operate on models containing a mix of facet B-rep surfaces and classic B-rep surfaces, helping to enable more efficient work
SKF’s compact, long-lead ball screws with a rotating nut design allow the drive motor to move with the nut to reduce inertia, require less power and achieve higher linear speeds. According to the company’s press release, these ball screws integrate a nut rotating inside the bearings and along the screw shaft. They’re a
SKF has recently announced a patented NoWear coating application for bearings to promote longer life and increased machinery uptime. According to the company’s press release, the coating can withstand severe operating conditions due to load and speed variations, poor lubrication conditions, vibration, smearing and/or solid particle conta
SKF Explorer deep groove ball bearings feature raceways and cage geometry that provide smooth, quiet operation, accuracy, speed, low friction, low operating temperatures and longer service life, according to the company’s press release. They can be used in electric motors, gearboxes and rotating equipment like those in packaging, food an
SKF’s hybrid bearings with silicon nitride rolling elements and steel rings provide insulation against stray currents in large variable speed electric motors to eliminate electric arc bearing damage and resulting premature bearing failure. According to SKF’s press release, the ceramic rolling elements furth
