Igus (www.igus.com) has announced that its xiros polymer ball bearings are lubricant and maintenance-free, enabling them to withstand temperatures of up to 150°C. Light weight and non-magnetic, these highly corrosion-resistant bearings can also be cleaned and washed. The xiros ball bearings offer an economic alternative for various applications where the use of traditional metal ball […]
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Split Universal Mounting Kit protects bearings of VFD-driven motors
Electro Static Technology (www.est-static.com) has announced that the split universal mounting kit variant of AEGIS SGR Bearing Protection Ring protects the VFD-driven motors’ bearings from electrical damage, while allowing easy and quick retrofitting of the ring on almost any AC motor shaft without the need of decoupling the attached equipment. Ideal for HVAC plant maintenance […]
GRAPHALLOY 845 Spherical Inserts suitable for high temperature applications
Graphite Metallizing Corporation (www.graphalloy.com) has proudly introduced GRAPHALLOY 845 Spherical Inserts, which can be used as an alternative for traditional ball bearings found in various high temperature applications. A graphite/metal alloy, GRAPHALLOY is specifically developed to operate without lubrication, making it suitable for operations in environments with temperatures exceeding 750 degrees F (400 degrees C). […]
BMG introduces new QMSN housed bearing units
Bearing Man Group (BMG) (www.bmgworld.net) announced that it has expanded its product offering to include a new series of housed bearing units. “These imperial housed tapered roller bearing units were the missing segment from BMG’s housed bearing product portfolio. The addition of this product range by one of our key supply partners enables BMG to […]
igus unveils new plastic bearings technology
Igus (www.igus.com), a German-based plastic bearings specialist, has unveiled the ‘green bearings’ technology with the development of a wear-resistant plain bearing comprising 54 percent natural and sustainable raw materials. Aimed at low-load applications, the new iglidur N54 plain bearing uses polymer that is mainly made of castor oil, rather than crude oil, which is commonly […]
Baldor enhances performance of Dodge tapered roller bearing
Baldor (www.baldor.com) has unveiled the latest Dodge Type E-Xtra tapered roller bearing, which comes with advanced sealing system and high load ratings. Since the launch of the first Dodge Type E bearings in 1938, the range has been continuously improved to meet the changing demands of industrial customers. This innovation is continued with the addition […]
What are industrial bearings? Technical summary for design engineers
Updated May 2015 by Lisa Eitel. || Industrial bearings are simple machine elements but are crucial for motion applications. The purpose of a bearing is to reduce frictional forces between two moving parts by giving a surface something to roll on, rather than slide over. A bearing consists of smooth rollers or metal balls and […]
What are Linear Bearings?
Linear bearings generally use a pad, bushing, or roller system to carry a load on a rail that need not be a straight line. The rail can be most any length, although that dimension is limited by the actuator. The durability of the bearing is determined by the load and required speed. Furthermore, rails can […]
Jet Edge Waterjet Cutting Machine cuts through any material
Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. (www.jetedge.com) has launched a water jet cutting machine that can process materials measuring up to 5′ x 13′ — the Mid Rail Gantry Model MR513. The new Mid Rail Gantry Model MR513 water jet cutting machine is specifically designed for machine shops, fabricators as well as tile and stone shops. […]
Kason’s Centrifugal Screener comes with a sanitary design
Kason Corporation (www.kason.com) has unveiled a three-bearing shaft that cantilevers for fast removal of internal components — the Centri-Sifter centrifugal screener. External roller bearings are fitted at the shaft’s motor end as well as at the discharge end’s hinged cover to provide optimum support and effectively eliminate vibration during heavy load operation. Opening the hinged […]
