‘Lubricant’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Micro stepper motors bring pictures into focus from EMS, which we summarised at the time by saying "Electro Mechanical Systems has supplied Precistep micro-stepper motors to Life Optics to allow it to develop a compact, reliable and light-weight head-mounted microscope.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release NSK bearings save costs for carbon-fibre producer from NSK UK: "NSK's SpaceA range of bearings has solved a problem of premature failures of stainless-steel bearings used in the manufacture of carbon graphite and composite materials for aerospace applications. ".

In October 2009, we covered the news from Hepcomotion - take a look at Dualvee technology extends to subzero climates which says: "Hepcomotion is offering the low-temperature Dualvee motion technology range from Bishopwisecarver.".

Take a look also at the news release from NSK UK, NSK coatings supplied for traction motors, as well as Switch plate lubricant certified as biodegradable from Kluber Lubrication GB, and Steel producer expands Smart Wireless network from Emerson Process Management.

Latest stories...

NSK offers custom bearings for wind power plants (October 2009)

NSK provides a wide range of bearings for unusual applications or special operating conditions, as well as customised bearings for wind power applications.

Research shows Shell leading lubricant market (October 2009)

Research has named Shell as selling more lubricants in 2008 than any other supplier in the world.

IPC rubber lubricant tubes have heat-sealed tips (October 2009)

Resealable plastic tubes of P-80 temporary rubber assembly lubricants are available from International Products Corporation (IPC) in the 10ml size and will be sold in cases of 100.

Schaeffler launches HLE hydrostatic linear guides (October 2009)

Schaeffler has developed the HLE range of hydrostatic linear guides that is said to combine good dampening characteristics with the compact dimensions of a profiled linear guide.

Lube extends lives of cooker bearings to 12 years (September 2009)

On two sites, a multi-national food producer has a range of 14 FMC, Storkmollenaar and Mather and Platt rotary cookers.

Orion launches Challenger sealed sleeve fans (September 2009)

Orion Fans has developed the Challenger series of sealed sleeve-bearing DC fans.

Drylin bearing system reduces driving force (September 2009)

Igus has developed the Drylin WJRM hybrid linear bearing system, which is said to be suitable for applications that combine sliding and rolling movements.

Cement manufacturer sticks with Kluber (September 2009)

A cement manufacturer that has used Kluber lubricants for many years has decided to use the company's products for a wind farm it also owns.

Switch plate lubricant certified as biodegradable

The Kluberbio ALO 32-4000 switch plate lubricant from Kluber Rail has achieved OECD 301 B certification as a rapidly biodegradable rail-track lubricant.
Research shows Shell leading lubricant market

Research has named Shell as selling more lubricants in 2008 than any other supplier in the world.