NKE Austria introduced its new series of single row cylindrical roller bearings. According to NSK’s press releae, more than 3,000 types are made to order in NKE’s new assembly plant in Steyr, Austria. The modular production facility enables short lead times on all products. The applicatio
Due to a conversion of shares from Series A to Series B in accordance with AB SKF’s Articles of Association, the Company confirms the following. As per 30 December, the Company’s share capital amounts to SEK 1,138,377,670 and the total number of shares amounts to 32,460,528 shares of Series A and 422,890,540 shares of S
SKF’s "Speedi-Sleeve" offers a sealing solution when machine shaft surfaces have been damaged or worn in operation. Simple replacement of the original radial seals over a worn surface cannot provide effective sealing performance. Wear sleeves eliminate the typical need to replace or rework shafts
The new SKF polymer cages offer advanced thermal, friction and wear properties compared with conventional steel, polymer or brass counterparts. These polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages operate at higher speeds and perform at higher temperatures. The SKF roller bearings with polymer-type cages will suit compressor applic
Offered in a variety of sizes and types, SKF rolling bearings with integral seals provide solutions to protect against contaminants and retain lubricants. According to the company’s press release, rolling bearings with integral seals provide the capability to simplify bearing arrangements and to “drop-in” sealed bearings with
A machine used during the post-plating stage of a high-performance metal finishing process uses DryLin R linear plain bearings from igus to apply an abrasive, thermal-resistant coating to the interiors of large exhaust pipes. The bearings replaced PTFE-lined bearings, which were binding as the fine wet grit worked its wa
Zero maintenance bearings are now available as an option for Schmidt Offset couplings from Zero-Max. This new coupling feature eliminates the need for periodic coupling lubrication and the resulting downtime. These couplings provide precision for parallel offset shafts. They transmit constant angular velocity and torque in a wide range o
As part of AD’s commitment to ensuring a strong future for independent distributors, AD and SafetyNetwork announced that the organizations are pursuing a possible merger in the spring of 2020. This partnership would bring together two organizations to create AD’s only safety-dedicated division focused on the growth of indepen
The Educational Services Committee of the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) has released the first in a new series of industry-specific educational publications, referred to as Industry Briefs, which are intended to enhance the association’s existing Bearing Briefs by identifying bearing selection specifics used by indivi
NKE supplies the bearings for the gearboxes of the Sea-Gen tidal current turbines in Northern Ireland. Tidal current turbines are installed undersea and work much like an underwater windmill but are driven by the tidal current rather than air. The gearbox developers and manufacturers, Orbital2 and Wikov, selected NKE bearings
LPS Laboratories has added two bearing greases to its ThermaPlex line of bearing greases. Big Green bearing grease is an environmentally responsible, premium performance, biodegradable NLGI 2 grease that prolongs bearing life by withstanding extreme pressure, protecting against rust and corrosion, and offering superior water resistance.
Flir Systems Inc., now offers Flir TG267 thermal camera for electricians, HVAC/R technicians, building inspectors, and mechanical engineers. The TG267 helps inspect equipment and identify problems from a safe distance by visualizing hot and cold spots. From electrical connections to mechanical breakdowns wit
FANUC has introduced the new CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L (long arm version) collaborative robots that set new standards in terms of ease of use, reliability and safety. FANUC debuted the new collaborative robots at the 2019 International Robot Exhibition, Dec. 18-21 in Tokyo. FANUC offers the wides
Today’s trend is all about machines working smart with better connectivity and improved productivity, even so in harsh applications. The ArmorBlock EtherNet/IP I/O and IO-Link blocks built-in nickel-plated zinc die-cast housing works well in harsh operating temperatures to achieve that goal. Users can mount these modules on a machine clo
Misumi USA, Inc., a provider of fixed and configurable mechanical components for machine building and factory automation systems, recently announced the expansion of its comprehensive portfolio of ball bearings. These components, which reduce rotational friction and support radial and axial loads, are commonly used in machine
Miki Pulley has introduced its “Paraflex” Pin-Hub Couplings for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. Key features of these couplings include high allowable misalignment, extremely low backlash and resonance dampening. With a pin-bushing type design, these Paraflex Couplings are available in two models. The
NTN Corporation (hereafter, NTN) hereby advises that it has received the “New Energy Foundation Chairman Award (field of products and services)” for “NTN Micro Hydro Turbine” at the “New Energy Awards 2019” hosted by the New Energy Foundation. The awards recognize outstanding new energy-related products, services, and i
