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Compression spring design and general considerations

21/12/2016

Let’s first consider stress, set and weight as important considerations in establishing a custom spring design which need to be understood at the outset.

Industrial springs – more than meets the eye

21/12/2016

Industrial spring applications are found every day but are rarely seen, being hidden away and therefore many aspects of the design/material selection are overlooked.

Maintaining linear bearings is simple and avoids costly shutdowns

05/12/2016

While the cost of linear bearings is low, their performance is essential to the accuracy, throughput and reliability of critical production machines.

Plain by name but not by nature

05/12/2016

The plain bearings industry is experiencing a period of intense innovation, with forward thinking manufacturers bringing to market enhanced materials which deliver improved wear resistance, increased load bearing capacity and, most importantly, longer life expectancy.

Turntable bearing proves pivotal in lighthouse lamp refurbishment

04/07/2016

Marine engineering specialist, Ocean Kinetics, which has an extensive track record in fabrication, oil and gas, renewables, marine works and marine salvage, has taken delivery of a high performance turntable bearing from R.A. Rodriguez (U.K.) Limited to help it refurbish a lighthouse lamp.

Mechanical Components Features

Compression spring design and general considerations

Industrial springs – more than meets the eye

Maintaining linear bearings is simple and avoids costly shutdowns

Plain by name but not by nature

Turntable bearing proves pivotal in lighthouse lamp refurbishment