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One million mile bearings

01/09/2014

NSK extends the service life of its wheelset bearings for the new Intercity Express Programme trains. Tony Synnott reports.

Clinical applications drive bearing developments

06/02/2014

Bearings for medical and dental applications tend to be at the top end in terms of design and materials technology. Nick Dowding says the bearing requirements of the medical and dental sectors usually equal – and, in some cases, even exceed - those demanded by aerospace manufacturers.

Robot takes advantage of space and weight saving bearings

06/02/2014

The new Cutlass unmanned ground vehicle, made by Coventry-based Northrop Grumman, can operate in places others can’t reach. This latest generation remotely operated bomb disposal vehicle includes a manipulator arm with turret, shoulder, elbow and wrist joints that rotate and roll to give nine degrees of freedom, placing it among the most versatile in the world.

Precision ring slide keeps bespoke test machine on track

06/02/2014

The design brief from Hedley Hydraulics’ customer was for a bespoke machine to test hydraulic valves but there was a significant requirement; as the machine had to fit into an existing jig, the mechanism was subject to space constraints that had to be resolved without compromising test accuracy and repeatability.

Achieving optimum bearing performance in gearboxes

06/02/2014

The design of drive systems can be a complicated process, as can diagnosing the cause of power transmission failures. NSK has developed a useful guide to assist engineers and designers working in this field.

Mechanical Components Features

One million mile bearings

Clinical applications drive bearing developments

Robot takes advantage of space and weight saving bearings

Precision ring slide keeps bespoke test machine on track

Achieving optimum bearing performance in gearboxes