Mechanical Components Features

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.

Split bearings speed major steel plant overhaul

Split bearings speed major steel plant overhaul

Schaeffler UK was part of a team that successfully completed the replacement of the main trunnion bearings on a basic oxygen steelmaking plant at Tata Steel's Port Talbot site.

Keeping wind and solar installations on track

Keeping wind and solar installations on track

The 2013 Annual Energy Outlook from the US Energy Information Administration reveals that increased generation from renewable energy is expected to account for 32 percent of the overall US domestic growth in electricity generation from 2011 to 2040.

Protecting bearings against damaging electric currents

Protecting bearings against damaging electric currents

Electrically insulated rolling bearings feature electrical insulation that is built into the bearing, providing reliable protection against the passage of damaging electric currents. Klaus Grissenberger reports.

Low-maintenance polymer bearings keep the nappies flying

Low-maintenance polymer bearings keep the nappies flying

Dry running linear bearing systems installed on Ontex Mayen’s nappy production lines allow 24/7, all year round, lubricant-free operation and speedy changeovers of production systems for the variety of product formats offered by this leading European manufacturer.

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