Introduced in 1999, the Yamaha YZF-R6 was the world’s first 600cc production four-stroke motorcycle producing over 100 horsepower in stock form. Since then, Yamaha has incorporated a number of upgrades to improve speed and engine performance.
Goss Springs design, develop and manufacture a broad range of springs, wire forms and metal pressings under the names of Goss Springs and PMT – Press and Multislide Tooling.
Mastering the manufacturing behind a new and innovative product is a task engineer’s relish and one that the designers and toolmakers at European Springs & Pressings, got stuck right into when approached by the sticky tape dispenser company, TapePal.
The ball bearing is the best-known – and most widely used – bearing type, and its many variants can be applied to a range of specific application. Phil Burge, Country Communication Manager at SKF explains the fundamentals.
A key benefit of plain linear bearings is that they are simple to use. In comparison to recirculating ball bearings, which require oil or grease lubricants and periodic maintenance, plastic plain bearings are self-lubricating and therefore run maintenance free.