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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.

Vibration monitoring of rolling bearings to maximise asset reliability

04/07/2016

The results from a series of in-depth studies on the vibration monitoring of rolling bearings in wind turbine gearboxes and generators, have been published in a report by Dr. Steve Lacey, Engineering Manager at Schaeffler UK.

Advice and guidance on designing with ceramic bearings

04/07/2016

Do you know when and why to use ceramic bearings? Erick Sloan from Carter Manufacturing Limited writes an engineer’s guide on the pros and cons of designing with ceramic bearings.

Cardiff University utilises igus bearings for a smoother season

27/06/2016

The challenge? To design, develop, build and market a single seater racing car for the IMechE’s annual Formula Student competition.

Upgrading the specification of your springs can provide big savings

09/05/2016

It’s a dilemma that design engineers face every day: the items they are designing need to comfortably perform the duties expected of them against a background of controlling the cost of manufacture.

Mechanical Components Features

Turntable bearing proves pivotal in lighthouse lamp refurbishment

Vibration monitoring of rolling bearings to maximise asset reliability

Advice and guidance on designing with ceramic bearings

Cardiff University utilises igus bearings for a smoother season

Upgrading the specification of your springs can provide big savings