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 Super precision bearings for space and satellite applications

Super precision bearings for space and satellite applications

29/11/2018

Increasing numbers of smaller, more cost effective telecommunications satellites are being launched into the Earth’s orbit, which has led to a growing need for high precision, high reliability bearings to support on-board sub-systems such as reaction wheels and other critical mechanisms, says Gary Hughes, Product Engineering Manager at Schaeffler subsidiary, The Barden Corporation (UK) Ltd.

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

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

05/11/2018

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

05/07/2018

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

05/07/2018

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

05/07/2018

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

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