QC Industries has replaced its standard bearings with lube-for-life versions featuring a permanent, micro-poly lubricant designed to meet the needs of its conveyors. According to the company’s press release, the design eliminates the need to periodically lubricate the bearings and prevents grease from escaping and contacting product on t
NKE Austria recently introduced electrically insulated rolling bearings. The special bearings SQ77 feature a built-in electrical insulation, which provides reliable protection against current discharge and the resulting electrical corrosion. Typical applications of electrically insulated rolling bearings are electric motors,
Victrex recently announced the creation of a joint-venture between its subsidiary, Victrex Hong Kong Limited, and Yingkou Xingfu Chemical Company Limited, to build and operate a new PEEK polymer manufacturing facility in Liaoning, China, subject to certain performance conditions, including finalizing land purchase and permit
The AGMA Technical Division is pleased to announce that ANSI has approved the reaffirmation of the following standards. ANSI/AGMA 6033-C08, Materials for Marine Propulsion Gearing Reaffirmed: February 7, 2020 Abstract: This document identifies commonly used alloy steels, heat t
The automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler supports local aid organizations in China with a donation of RMB 6 million. Schaeffler AG donates RMB 6 million, around EUR 800,000, to local aid organizations in China in the fight against the corona virus Donation enables the purchase of medical products and food for the people in
NSK exhibited a number of technologies powered by its vision of "Setting the Future in Motion" at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019. Our exhibits heralded technologies for the future—especially new methods of producing, transmitting and using energy—including wave power generation, in-motion wireless charging for in-wh
New roadmap to produce 10 million units a year by 2026. Ball screw unit essential for implementing automatic emergency braking systems, which are becoming required by law in many countries. NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President & CEO: Toshihiro Uchiyama) has inaugurated a second line produ
With Schaeffler OPTIME, comprehensive and automated condition monitoring is now a cost-effective proposition for maintenance personnel and facility operators. Schaeffler OPTIME is an efficient and easy-to-use low-cost solution designed specifically for the comprehensive condition monitoring of all indirectly process-critical assets across…
Vibration-based condition monitoring systems (CMS) are a proven and highly effective means of avoiding unplanned machine shutdowns and the associated production losses. Three condition monitoring systems for different customer requirements and plant sizes Schaeffler OPTIME: New addition brings CMS to the multitude of assets typic
The new XZU conical thrust cage needle roller bearing by Schaeffler is used in lightweight and collaborative robots both as an articulated arm bearing and as a main bearing support for Schaeffler’s new RTWH precision gearbox. Schaeffler develops new market with major growth potential New XZU conical th
Owners and users can significantly extend the working range of their cobots by installing Schaeffler driven linear units as horizontal axes. Plug-and-play linear actuators from Schaeffler add horizontal axes to extend the working range of robots and cobots Ready-to-install turnkey system can be tailore
Bearings Limited has provided, through distribution, a full line of bearings and power transmission products for over 70 years. With a full product range offering including mounted units, ball bearings, and chain and sprockets, Bearings Limited has evolved from a surplus supplier to focusing only on factory-fresh, brand-new p
The salient feature of this series is the wide range of variants it comprises: more than 3,000 types are made to order in NKE’s assembly plant in Steyr, Austria. In addition to being exceptionally flexible, the modular production facility enables very short lead times on all products. The applications of this type of bearing
Life" is the number of hours that a percentage of similar bearings have survived under an essentially identical set of operating conditions and loads. Life can be affected by a number of factors including loads, speed, lubrication, fit, maintenance, temperature, contamination and others. Bear
The AGMA Technical Division recently announced the release of AGMA ISO 18792-A19, Lubrication of industrial gear drives. Gear lubrication is important in all types of gear applications. Through adequate lubrication, gear design and selection of gear lubricant, the gear life can be extended, and the gearb
The digitalization of factories and plants as well as the Internet of Things promise new possibilities for the automation industry. In this development, a wide variety of technologies from the field level to the cloud and also across different stages of the value chain must be combined across manufacturers to create tangible
NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, is proud to be awarded the 2019 Rising Star Supplier of the Year award by the Auto-Wares Group of Companies. The award was announced and presented at the recent Auto-Wares Group annual sales meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. “It is a great honor to be recognized by Auto-Wares
