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When to use a thin section bearing to boost performance?

01/03/2022

It would be difficult to imagine how the modern industrial age would have developed without…bearings. Every kind of machine that requires motion makes use of bearings in some way, to smooth its path and reduce friction.

New capabilities provide a spring in the step for William Hughes

04/01/2022

After two years of the wrong type of headlines, it’s refreshing to hear that many companies are emerging from the pandemic with a real sense of optimism, which, in the case of William Hughes, has been driven by extra capacity and some interesting new capabilities.

The wave spring advantage

04/01/2022

When considering a spring element for an application, it is worth comparing the familiar and traditional spring options with another innovative spring type: a wave spring. Most engineers have experience with coiled or disc springs, whilst wave springs remain somewhat of a mystery.

A guide to surface hardening of steels

04/01/2022

“If correct procedures are followed, induction and flame hardening probably offer the lowest level of distortion of all the available range of heat treatment processes,” says Roger Haw, Managing Director of Flame Hardeners Ltd.

Wine producer cuts downtime with new chain

01/12/2021

A German wine producer has improved its productivity by retrofitting an anti-corrosion chain on its conveyor system. The company invested in a Tsubaki Neptune chain that has increased service life and reduced downtime, with less frequent replacement and maintenance requirements. The upgraded chain has also reduced the total cost of ownership.

Mechanical Components Features

When to use a thin section bearing to boost performance?

New capabilities provide a spring in the step for William Hughes

The wave spring advantage

A guide to surface hardening of steels

Wine producer cuts downtime with new chain