When a major manufacturer of medical machinery needed to minimise the size of its equipment it turned to Oxford-based Carter Bearings for some solutions. With hospital space at a premium even before ... more

Lubrication of bearings: Schaeffler introduces CONCEPT1 single-point automatic lubricator
	Schaeffler has launched its new CONCEPT1 single-point automatic lubricator to the UK market. Engineered to ensure optimal lubrication in a broad range of industrial machines and devices – including ... more

Large bearings from NKE up to 800mm for industrial and wind turbine gearboxes, generators and railway applications
	NKE Austria produces large bearings at its plant in Steyr. The Austrian bearing specialist follows a flexible production strategy, allowing to produce large bearings in batches of as little as 10 and ... more

Gerromatic radial shaft seal minimises wear and maximises service life
	The Gerromatic radial shaft seal from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies comprises a stainless steel retaining element and a high-performance PTFE wave-shaped sealing lip that runs in a novel ... more

Smooth material transport in adverse operating conditions: Bearing system for conveyor belt rollers
	Roller bearings are some of the most important components of support and tensioning rollers in conveyor belts. To enable conveyor belt rollers to operate in extreme conditions such as transporting ... more

The fight against fake bearings – unique data matrix codes make investigations easier	Fit and forget these bearings - for months or even years
Counterfeit bearings are a frequent cause of personal injury and material damage to vehicles and industrial machines. The best way for buyers to protect themselves and their customers is to purchase ... more	There is one less thing for hydro engineers to worry about when designing dams. This is if they choose Vesconite Hilube speciality polymer bearings - which can be fitted and forgotten about for ... more

Bearing obsolescence management
	While the origin of the first bearing is unknown, Ancient Egyptian drawings depict tree trunks under sleds with liquid-lubricated runners used to move massive stone blocks. While not as old as ... more

Bearings with black oxide finish increase performance in critical applications
	Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH offers bearings with black oxide finish. The protective layer improves run-in and wear characteristics and protects against environmental effects. Especially in ... more

HQW Precision and The Barden Corporation celebrate first anniversary as Partners in Precision
	Super precision bearing specialist, The Barden Corporation is celebrating the first year anniversary of the company’s acquisition by precision bearing manufacturer, HQW Precision GmbH. The past year ... more

NKE bearings for electrical motors and generators – low noise, high reliability and high speed capabilities
	Electric motors are the driving force behind most industries. Bearings for electric motors are required to operate with low noise, high reliability and high speed capabilities. To reduce the risk of ... more

Eliminate overspending on maintenance
	Reducing downtime may be at the top of your wish-list when opting for a Predictive Maintenance regime, but there are other big rewards on offer. Don’t overlook the potential benefit of eliminating ... more

Production of large bearings at NKE: Steyr plant reaches record utilised capacity in Q1
	NKE Austria GmbH reports record capacity utilisation at its Steyr plant: more than 1000 large bearings were in production in the first quarter of 2020. Based in the Austrian city of Steyr, the ... more

Retaining the edge
	In mathematics, Pascal’s triangle is an arrangement constructed by summing adjacent elements in preceding rows. It has applications in algebra, probability and is a useful model for calculating ... more

Schaeffler donates one million Euro to Red Cross for the fight against COVID-19
Series of single row cylindrical roller bearings – Unlimited possibilities for equally as many applications
Bearings withstand ultra-high vacuum environment and cryogenic temperatures during research
Lubrication of rolling bearings – How a timely application analysis can help avoid problems and cut costs
Brammer Buck & Hickman launches bearings focused microsite
Standard and special bearings from NKE for demanding applications

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