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 Bearings for thermal and kinetic energy recovery systems

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.

 Building a stronger UK automotive supply chain

Building a stronger UK automotive supply chain

11/02/2013

With a resurgent UK automotive sector, now is the time to invest and innovate, says Schaeffler UK’s head of automotive, Richard Hall. The UK automotive sector is hugely important to the UK economy, employing more than 700,000 people and investing over £1.5bn in R&D every year. The strength and capability of the automotive supply chain is a critical factor in driving growth and attracting inward investment.

 Purchasing bearings: it can be a risky business

Purchasing bearings: it can be a risky business

18/12/2012

Despite some strong and successful moves to stop them, counterfeit bearings are still posing problems in the engineering industries. SKF's Phil Burge looks at how the market-leading bearing manufacturers with reputations to maintain are fighting to combat the trade in fake bearings and why it is so important for customers to remain vigilant.

 What's new: bearings and linear systems

What's new: bearings and linear systems

18/12/2012

Whether you want a fully integrated linear system, or just the linear guides, this selection of new product introductions chosen by editor Les Hunt may be able to help you with your search. There's news, too, from suppliers of rotary bearings.

 Bearings perform the splits on ice

Bearings perform the splits on ice

18/12/2012

Split roller bearings (SRBs) have been specified for a refurbished icebreaker’s diesel electric propulsion system, recently refitted in the Ukraine. The SRBs – supplied by UK manufacturer, Revolvo – were chosen because they are quickly and easily changed in-situ, preventing unplanned layovers or dry docking, should a bearing need replacing when the vessel is in service.

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