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Modern flat wire spring technology from TFC

16/04/2013

Simple 'wave' or 'spring' washers are traditionally manufactured by die-stamping from annealed sheet metal and then hardened by an austempering process.

Veteran First World War warrior springs eternal

04/04/2013

Even the tiniest detail counts in any worthy restoration project. Case in point is the venerable Sopwith Dolphin, a restored First World War aircraft, now on display in the Claude Graham-White building at RAF Museum Hendon, which has had a new set of extension springs specially manufactured for its replica Lewis guns.

SKF bearings to support world’s tallest observation wheel

11/02/2013

SKF is preparing two giant bearings for the Las Vegas High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel. The two SKF spherical roller bearings for the hub of the 143m diameter wheel will be the largest ever produced at SKF's manufacturing facility in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Mountain bike suspension poses extreme test for bearings

11/02/2013

Contrail MGN full-suspension bike from Bergamont is a top mountain bike model. It uses innovative technology, such as butted frame tubes with various wall thicknesses, as well as carbon fibre frame components to deliver Olympic winning performances. No less important, light polymer plain bearings also handle the severe stresses of the bike’s rear suspension.

Bearings for thermal and kinetic energy recovery systems

11/02/2013

In automotive and industrial applications, super precision bearings are playing a key role in both thermal and kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS), helping OEMs develop greener, more energy efficient systems.

Mechanical Components Features

Modern flat wire spring technology from TFC

Veteran First World War warrior springs eternal

SKF bearings to support world’s tallest observation wheel

Mountain bike suspension poses extreme test for bearings

Bearings for thermal and kinetic energy recovery systems