Currax has become an official solution partner of Flender. The initiative is geared toward a comprehensive increase in efficiency through short communication lines and access to the entire Flender ex works portfolio. The stringent quality criteria highlight the high standards that Currax meets as a partner. The Hamburg company boasts man
NKE recently introduced all-in-one bearing units designed for use in agricultural machines that require a rotating union between a disc-shaped tool and its mounting arm. They have dubbed these rolling bearings Agri U
Baldor Electric Company introduces the new Dodge Type EXL tapered roller bearing that provides both misalignment and expansion capability, while maintaining industry standard Type E mounting dimensions. This new design incorporates a cartridge-style inner unit into a split ductile iron housing. The split-housing design allows the inner u
New SKF ConCentra SYAF roller bearing units introduce ready-to-mount and highly reliable solutions for conveyors exposed to harsh operating conditions. An innovative and unique concentric mounting system properly and securely grips the circumference of a rotating shaft to virtually eliminate potential fretting corrosion, minimize ri
Industry experts at ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm, recently named Siemens a leader in manufacturing simulation software. Siemens offers solutions as part of Xcelerator, an integrated portfolio of software, services and application development platform, that can be used to simulate and model the behavior of real-world p
As the development of more efficient electric motors continues to keep pace with upcoming regulations, it is important to ensure that all the components are engineered to the latest specifications, including the bearings. Tony Synnott, UK Engineering Manager for NSK Europe, explains how bearing design is affecting electric motor performa
With supermarkets continuously driving down prices, despite rising inflation, food production is perhaps one of the most ultra-competitive industries in Europe today. As this pressure intensifies food processors and manufacturers are continuously looking for ways in which cost savings can be made. One area which may offer significant sav
NSK has introduced a range of sleeves, aimed mainly at OEMs and other volume users of sleeves or lubricated bushings used in equipment such as excavator buckets, backhoe linkages and conveyors. NSK is able to offer bespoke designs, manufactured using its own super hard wearing bearing steels, combined with many years of lubrication expertise to…
NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President & CEO: Toshihiro Uchiyama) has been selected as a “Winner Company” in the 2019 Corporate Governance of the Year Awards*1administered by the Japan Association of Corporate Directors (Chairman: Yoshihiko Miyauchi). The Corporate Governance of the Year aw
SKF DryLube Bearings eliminate any need for grease relubrication and are designed to perform reliably and virtually maintenance-free over a wide temperature range. These next-generation high-temperature bearings especially suit hostile and extreme temperature applications, including equipment used in the metal and steelmaking and f
Kilian Manufacturing, Syracuse, New York, has developed a line of ball bearing housed units for the tough washdown conditions in food processing and packaging operations. No-Rust housed units combine corrosion-proof 303 stainless steel components for extended life. An advanced thermoplastic housing and special stainless steel bearing ins
Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB) recently announced that Chris Lake has rejoined the company as quality manager. Lake previously worked as quality manager at PKB for six years before temporarily leaving the company in December for a position closer to his home and family. "We're pleased to have Chr
At The Timken Company, we don’t take shortcuts. That’s true of how we design and produce our products and also how we conduct business and treat our customers, colleagues and collaborators. All of our actions – at every level of our company – are guided by our core value of ethics and integrity. We’re proud that Ethisphere…
Company's commitment to honesty, fairness, respect leads to landmark recognition For the 10th time, the Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, has been recognized as one of the World's Most Et
Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has announced that Eric Steinbecher, president, Automotive Aftermarket Americas, has been unanimously elected to the board of directors of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) for 2020. Steinbecher’s appointment to MEMA’s board is expected to give Scha
The stainless steel mounted bearing line now includes setscrew locking 3-bolt flange brackets and wide slot take up units available in a range of bore sizes. All models feature cast 304 stainless steel housings, 440C stainless steel inserts and NSF H1 food grade grease. Synthetic lip seals with a stainless steel flinger provi
Fersa Bearings S.A. made the purchase of the Austrian company NKE Austria GmbH official on October 19 2018, at a ceremony held in the city of Linz, Austria. The event was attended by Carlos Oehling, chief executive officer of the Fersa Group, Thomas Witzler, managing director of NKE Austria, and the former members and founder
