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‘Rolling Bearing’

A Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Igus expands Xiros ball bearing range from Igus UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Igus has expanded the Xiros plastic ball bearing range for lubricant-free dry running. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Hepcomotion updates single-edge slide system from HepcoMotion: "Hepcomotion has updated its Bishop-Wisecarver (DMT) Dualvee motion technology single-edge slide system from the linear motion range.".
 
In November 2008, we covered the news from Schaeffler (UK) - take a look at Schaeffler has linear guidance for patients which says: "Varian Medical Systems (VMS) UK, a manufacturer of radiotherapy machines, is using precision linear guidance systems supplied by Schaeffler. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Ixthus Instrumentation, Ixthus offers miniature load cells, as well as SKF introduces relubrication-free bearing unit from SKF UK, and Bryant Telescoper provides conveyor adjustment from Rodriguez (UK).
 

Latest stories...
Heason has ZF Industrial planetary gearboxes (November 2008)

ZF Industrial's Servoplan PG precision grade planetary gearboxes are available in the UK from Heason Technology.

Astrosyn has permanent magnet stepper motors (November 2008)

A range of permanent magnet stepper motors has been introduced by Astrosyn International Technology.

Dodge gearboxes/bearings increase uptime (November 2008)

Conveyor uptime has increased at Corcoran Concrete's quarry in County Mayo, following a switch to Dodge-brand gearboxes and bearings from Baldor.

Systems prevent oil loss (November 2008)

JLM has released the Oilmiser vapor guard and the Oilmiser reservoir aspirator to prevent the loss of oil from machinery.

QBC announces needle bearing cam followers (November 2008)

Quality Bearings and Components (QBC) has announced a line of high carbon steel needle bearing sealed cam followers, identified as the BBXCAM-CN Series.

Absopulse releases RWY 65 DC/DC converter (November 2008)

The RWY 65 Series fully encapsulated DC/DC converter from Absopulse Electronics generates 500W output power from a 153 x 72 x 269mm enclosure.

Solaroptimus increases solar energy by 30 per cent (November 2008)

The Solaroptimus tracking systems on the latest Conergy photovoltaic systems have been designed to ensure they are always at the correct angle to the sun.

Interface introduces rotary torque transducer (November 2008)

Interface Force Measurements has brought out the Model T1 Torque Coupling Rotary Torque Transducer, which integrates torque measurement with a robust double flex coupling.

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Further reading
  • Rolling bearings - repair or replace?

    Peter Townsend, Technical Manager for Bearings at Wyko explains why the decision whether to "repair or replace" rolling bearings in paper production equipment is so important.
  • Rolling bearing catalogue combines seven into one

    A 1500 page publication provides an overview of range of rolling bearings and replaces seven individual product catalogues and provides assistance with bearing calculations and fitting advice.
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