Mechanical Components Features

Bowman AP brings 3D printing even further into the manufacturing sector

Bowman AP brings 3D printing even further into the manufacturing sector

John Handley Bearings recently launched its highly anticipated new range of split roller bearings. The industry hype around this product has been growing for months mainly due to the fact that the new range offers an axial load increase of 1,000 percent (yes, you read that correctly!) over any other split bearing available.

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.

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.

Balloon goes up on UK made threaded inserts

Balloon goes up on UK made threaded inserts

Sales at Bridgnorth-based threaded insert manufacturer Fitsco have been high this year but have now – quite literally – gone stratospheric.

norelem gets young engineers firing on all cylinders

norelem gets young engineers firing on all cylinders

Despite 5.7 million people working in engineering enterprises, the proportion of young people working in this industry is decreasing year-on-year. Paul Mulvey, UK Sales Director at norelem, discusses how they are supporting young talent into the sector.

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