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A European success story

A European success story

From a superficial perspective, high quality products may be slightly more expensive. However, TransDev know that customers are interested in machine and timing belt drive life cycles and look for long term cost savings. It is for this reason that TransDev, as a motion manufacturer and distributor, offers high quality and innovative German timing belt brands, such as BRECO and Continental.

Catch bearing damage early and reduce downtime

Catch bearing damage early and reduce downtime

Early detection of bearing damage can save a lot of expense, downtime and frustration. Phil Burge, Marketing and Communications Manager at SKF, sets out the case for condition monitoring and explores the factors involved.

Efficient filling in the automotive industry – with ready-to-install cable carriers

Efficient filling in the automotive industry – with ready-to-install cable carriers

Cable carrier systems for coolant filling systems in automotive manufacturing are subject to special requirements: On one hand, they have to transport a number of different media – including hoses and lines for coolant, vacuum, compressed air, communication and, last but not least, electricity. On the other hand, cable carriers have to be extremely robust and highly available to reliably support the high cycle frequencies in automotive manufacturing.

5 reasons to replace PTFE-lined bearings

5 reasons to replace PTFE-lined bearings

Many times, high-performance plastic bearings are confused with PTFE-lined metal-backed bearings, which are a much older technology. Over the past 3 decades, there has been a revolution in the advancement and use of engineering plastics in bearing applications.

Exploring new tools and methods for acoustic testing in the space industry

Exploring new tools and methods for acoustic testing in the space industry

The launch of a communication satellite into space is a traumatic event for its parts and pieces. Components are heavily exposed to the eventuality of breakdown or damage, yet engineers need to ensure that the satellite reaches its orbit in faultless operating condition.

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