‘Lubricant’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release NSK bearings save costs for carbon-fibre producer from NSK UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "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. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Dualvee technology extends to subzero climates from Hepcomotion: "Hepcomotion is offering the low-temperature Dualvee motion technology range from Bishopwisecarver.".

In October 2009, we covered the news from NSK UK - take a look at NSK coatings supplied for traction motors which says: "NSK has developed two processes, one using ceramics, the other a PPS (polyphenylene sulphide) resin, both of which are used to coat the outer diameter and end face surfaces of the bearing outer ring. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Kluber Lubrication GB, Switch plate lubricant certified as biodegradable, as well as Steel producer expands Smart Wireless network from Emerson Process Management, and NSK offers custom bearings for wind power plants from NSK UK.

Latest stories...

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.

McLube releases dry film-coating rubber lubricant (September 2009)

McLube has developed a water-based rubber lubricant that provides a durable dry colourless film coating that bonds tenaciously to the applied surface.

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.