Green technology is more than changing a couple of light bulbs or reducing waste. In 2009, the concept is relevant in every facet of manufacturing as companies make a greater push towards energy effi ciency and sustainability. In the power transmission and motion control fi elds, this technology has been integrated into the da
A new standard line of rigid shaft couplings offered with a choice of popular design templates to let users reduce the cost and delivery time of small quantity custom orders has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts. Stafford Customizable Shaft Couplings let users specify their own cu
The Schaeffler Group and ABT e-Line GmbH (hereinafter referred to as ABT e-Line) have established a strategic collaboration for the electrification of light commercial vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons. ABT e-Line is a 100-percent subsidiary of ABT Holding that, as a premium partner to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, has been
In 1991, Needelman and Zaretsky presented a set of empirically derived equations for bearing fatigue life (adjustment) factors (LFs) as a function of oil filter ratings. These equations for life factors were incorporated into the reference book, STLE Life Factors for Rolling Bearings. These equations were normalized (LF = 1) to a 10 μm f
To celebrate the company's 120th anniversary, representatives from The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com) rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange this afternoon. A world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, Timken has played a role in landmark innovations from the Wright Brothe
Regal Beloit Corporation has announced the release of the new Klamploc adapter lock for Sealmaster mounted unitized spherical roller bearings (USRB). The Klamploc adapter lock was designed to simplify the installation process while improving shaft lock reliability. It accomplishes these goals with two unique design features.
Over the past year, five new Heidenhain Service Partners have been established in various U.S. regions to assist in reducing wait times and costs for in-field service calls. As part of Heidenhain's ongoing “Customer First” initiative, these new North American Service Partners are providing stronger local connections for Heidenhain cu
NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President & CEO: Toshihiro Uchiyama) has released a refreshed driver unit for Megatorque Motor PS/PN Series. The new driver will be exhibited at NSK's booth at International Robot Exhibition 2019 from December 18-21. Previous model: EDC Driver
SKF high-capacity cylindrical roller bearings for wind turbine gearboxes have been engineered to promote longer gearbox service life and optimized performance. Bearings can accommodate up to three more rollers (depending on dimension series and size) than standard cylindrical roller bearings usually specified for wind
AST Bearings announces its high carbon chromium steel tapered roller bearings to complement its existing line of quality products. AST Bearings provides quality tapered roller bearings with a product that is completely interchangeable with those of major bearing manufacturers. Bearings ar
Two new series of press bearings from SDP/SI feature Teflon-filled acetal or oil-impregnated sintered bronze bearings. Uses include motors, power tools, medical devices, computer periphals, etc. Press bearings are self-lubricating and self-aligning up to +/-50. They allow the use of metal from 0.04" to 0.06" with punched or drilled panel …
Dana Incorporated has announced the introduction of a complete range of Fairfield jack-up gearboxes for offshore applications, as well as the availability of eight new Brevini heavy-duty winch drives for the marine market. “Our technologies have delivered proven reliability and durability in the wor
North American Machine Vision Market Down 4.6% North American sales of machine vision systems and components contracted 4.6% comparing year to date numbers, to $2.07 billion through September, according to new statistics released today by the AIA, the industry’s trade group that is part of the Association for Advancing Automa
At a Midwestern producer of tubular steel products, measures taken to counteract the effects of impact on a quench tank roll made it difficult to remove and replace the conventional pillow block bearings that support the roll’s shaft. The bearings were replaced with adapter mount roller bearings that are easier to ins
For design engineers and purchasing agents alike, bearings can sometimes be like family. Oh, you know—can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. In other words, bearings are vital, problematic components used in both the simplest and most sophisticated gear systems. If it has gears, it has bearings. So it is importa
