30/01/2017 High load bearings for ball screw drives NSK now manufactures its BSBD series of axial angular contact ball bearings in its HPS standard for high precision bearings. HPS (High Performance Standard) means these new bearings offer higher load ...
06/01/2017 Insulated bearings for inverter motors NSK has developed a range of ceramic-coated bearings for use in general industrial machinery applications. These insulated bearings have been designed to help support the growing adoption of ... 1 comment
06/01/2017 iglidur A181 food and packaging bearing material Motion plastics specialist igus has announced that its iglidur A181 material can now be ordered online in more than 110 dimensions up to 50mm diameter, with or without flange, with no minimum order ...
05/01/2017 Schneeberger recirculating units available from LG Motion Schneeberger has launched its range of compact recirculating units, featuring unlimited stroke with linear motion, in the UK through LG Motion.
16/12/2016 igus expands robolink D modular kit with plastic gearing Motion plastics company igus has expanded its robolink D modular kit with strainwave gearing in two sizes. The gearing, which is available as an individual component, or with an integrated NEMA17 or ...
10/11/2016 Maintenance-free and extremely lightweight ball bearings For confined spaces and where low weight is crucial, igus has developed thin-ring bearings which conform to DIN 625. The xiros plastic ball bearings are suitable for a variety of in-vehicle ...
08/11/2016 Integrated bearing solutions for wind turbines NSK has developed double-row tapered roller bearings and cylindrical rolling bearings that are directly integrated into planetary gears found within wind turbines. In drive technology, component ...
03/11/2016 Spherical roller bearings withstand harsh environment NSK has developed spherical roller bearings for conveyor belt drive pulleys used in harsh environment applications that are said to offer simple installation and excellent sealing efficiency. ...
31/08/2016 NSK roller bearing offer long life for large gearboxes NSK has introduced a long-life, large-size roller bearing designed to improve the reliability of large gearboxes used in wind power generators and other industrial machines. The new bearings feature ...
16/08/2016 Services slip through ring The SVTS B Series (SRC 032M) series IP65 sealed slip ring assembly is specifically designed to meet the needs of latest technology flowpack packaging machines. Available from Heason Technology, the ...
13/07/2016 NSK expands size of high-load ball screw support bearings NSK is expanding the size range of its NSKTAC03 high-load ball screw support bearings from 120 to 180mm to help OEMs produce larger, electrically operated injection moulding machines.
04/07/2016 Robust bearing material for harsh environments Igus has introduced a robust bearing material, iglidur Q290, that meets the demanding requirements of agricultural, construction and mining vehicles. In particular, when running on galvanised shafts ...
11/05/2016 Antistatic material for ESD-compatible applications Igus has introduced a universal plain bearing material that is said to help prevent the build-up of electrostatic charges.Being electrically conductive, any electrostatic charge is safely discharged ...
11/05/2016 NSK’s APTSURF cylindrical roller bearings offer high precision and performance for machine tool users NSK has released APTSURF, a range of high precision, high performance cylindrical roller bearings designed for the main spindle of machine tools. End users are claimed to benefit from enhanced ...
05/05/2016 Unlimited possibilities for equally as many applications NKE Austria has unveiled its series of single row cylindrical roller bearings that features a range of variants. More than 3000 types are made to order in NKE’s assembly plant in Austria. The ...
27/04/2016 Plain bearing material with universal resistance to chemicals Iglidur X, from igus, is claimed to combine resistance to high temperatures and chemicals with compressive strength. In comparison with other iglidur materials, iglidur X is designed for extreme ...
09/03/2016 Making bearing conversions easy Cooper Bearings has introduced the SNQ pedestal, a range of plummer blocks for split roller bearings. The angled SNQ pedestal is claimed to simplify the fitting of bearing units as the angled joint ...
03/03/2016 Rotary positioning and measuring to sub-micron accuracy Heidenhain has released two modules, the SRP5080 and SRP 5010, that include a torque motor, a precision bearing and a high resolution angle encoder to make building CNC machines quicker and easier.
24/02/2016 Rugged rolled bearings offer high load capacity and long life Bowman International has launched the BowMet range of rolled bearings that are claimed to offer a higher load capacity and longer life than comparable bearings, together with heat, speed and ...
14/01/2016 Antibacterial material for medical applications Igus has released a plain bearing material developed specifically for medical and laboratory applications. Called iglidur AB, igus claims that the material has undergone rigorous antimicrobial ...
04/01/2016 Accurate and reliable roller screw ABSSAC’s satellite roller screw can be used to transform rotary movements into linear movements or vice versa. Using precision, load bearing, rollers instead of ball bearings in the nut housing is ...
21/12/2015 Flange mount shaft bearings self-align for consistent fit Elesa has released the UC range of self-aligning flange bearings that are claimed to offer easy installation for rotating shafts on equipment such as conveyor systems, where their tolerant fit and ...
23/10/2015 Schaeffler track rollers now available in premium X-life quality Schaeffler has extended its premium quality X-life product family with a range of high performance track rollers that is said to offer a higher load carrying capacity and a longer rating life than ...
20/10/2015 SKF offers induction heaters for large bearings SKF has announced the introduction of the SKF Induction Heater TIH L33. The smallest in the TIH L series, this induction heater is said to be capable of heating large rolling bearings weighing up to ...
07/10/2015 Standard and super ball bushings from HepcoMotion HepcoMotion’s range of linear ball bushings are claimed to offer interchangeability with all major manufacturers and incorporate a rigid steel outer sleeve with between three and six ball circuits, ...