Mechanical Components Features

Premium bearing technology for the wind power industry

Premium bearing technology for the wind power industry

NSK is currently ramping up research and development in four of its core technology areas: tribology, materials engineering, analysis technology and mechatronics.

Split bearings avoid major drives reinvestment at cement plant

Split bearings avoid major drives reinvestment at cement plant

The abrasive dust which is ever present in cement production plants often shortens bearing life due to particle ingress causing lubricant contamination and accelerated wear. Here’s how one plant overcame a particularly troublesome bearing problem on a large raw mill motor drive.

Energy efficient bearings cut textile plant energy costs

Energy efficient bearings cut textile plant energy costs

SKF Energy Efficient (E2) deep groove ball bearings have cut energy consumption at an Indonesian textile plant by 10 percent.

Bearings take on a tough sawmill assignment

Bearings take on a tough sawmill assignment

The Belgian Industrie du Bois Vielsalm (IBV) Group operates six sawmill lines with an aggregate daily processing capacity of 6,000 cubic metres of softwood.

Surface distress and the role of lubrication

Surface distress and the role of lubrication

Most engineers are well aware that lubrication plays a significant role in maintaining the performance and lifespan of bearings.

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