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News Release from: Meco Shaft Seals
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 August 2005
25 years of seals and bearings
Woodex Bearing Company, manufacturer of oil-impregnated split wood bearings and Meco custom-engineered shaft seals, marks its 25th year of operation this September.
Woodex Bearing Company, manufacturer of oil-impregnated split wood bearings and Meco custom-engineered shaft seals, marks its 25th year of operation this September The company was incorporated in 1980 when its principle shareholders purchased the 75-year-old "Woodex" trademark and production machinery from Robinhood Marina on the Maine coastal island of Georgetown
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 Sep 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Woodex is one of only two major manufacturers of wood bearings in the USA today.
The Woodex brand was first established in 1905 by the Wakefield Company in Massachusetts.
Woodex bearings are fully split, shimless oil-impregnated maple plane bearings for screw conveyors, roll conveyors and other equipment.
Used since ancient times on chariot wheels, water mills, rudder shafts, clock movements and many other machines, the bearing wood of choice for centuries was lignum vitae.
When "lig" hit the endangered species list, it was replaced by rock maple.
The company refers fondly to its bearings as being on "the cutting edge of low technology".
A 1984 licensing agreement made Woodex Bearing Company the exclusive manufacturer and marketing agent for Meco shaft seals.
Originally designed for high-runout screw conveyor shafts, Meco Seals have solved sealing problems on a wide array of bulk processing machinery in many industries.
The Meco division has made a niche for itself through continual engineering development and product customisation over the years.
Its largest markets are in the food, chemical and plastics processing industries, worldwide.
Recognising that no standard seals will work properly in every application, Meco engineers specify the design and construction materials for each seal according to a machine's precise shaft diameter, speed, chemistry, temperature, pressure etc.
Seal materials are chosen from a variety of specialty and hardened metal alloys, bearing-grade plastics and specialty elastomers.
Engineers select the optimal patented seal design to suit each application.
Seals are then drawn to spec and custom-manufactured.
Woodex facilities are located on a former poultry farm on scenic Georgetown Island, Maine.
The chicken barn has been converted to a modern machine shop with CNC capabilities.
In honour of this landmark event, the company has redesigned its website. Request free introductory details about products from Meco Shaft Seals ...
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