Mechanical Components Features

These 'not-so-plain' bearings take a bigger load

These 'not-so-plain' bearings take a bigger load

Paul Mitchell looks at three of the biggest issues affecting the plain bearings industry – and how engineers can use them to their advantage.

Spring mats: complex structures manufactured under one roof

Spring mats: complex structures manufactured under one roof

Fully accredited to the TS16949 automotive quality management standard, William Hughes began supplying the automotive industry nearly 30 years ago, and this important sector now forms the largest part of its business.

What does it take to design the right spring or pressed part?

What does it take to design the right spring or pressed part?

Nick and Dan Goss attempt to shed some light on this, basing their article on past experience and the huge variety of projects their companies – Goss Spings and PMT - have undertaken for clients.

Polyamide and rubber mount enhances ride comfort

Polyamide and rubber mount enhances ride comfort

ContiTech Vibration Control is claiming a world first for a new, lightweight automotive strut mount whose construction includes a significant proportion of glass fibre reinforced polyamide. The component includes a highly insulating rubber element, which enhances ride comfort.

Shock absorbers help improve subsea riser safety

Shock absorbers help improve subsea riser safety

Shock absorbers play an important role in the operation of a new and innovative family of emergency release connectors for subsea risers developed by Aberdeen-based Subsea Technologies.

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