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15 – 17 MARCH 2021 Join this unique event and stay connected with the bearing and power transmission industry The BEARING EXPO & B2B MEETINGS event will be held “live” online between 15 – 17 March 2021, with unique features for maximum interaction and matchmaking between bearing and power transmission industry peers: BEARING EXPO & B2B MEETINGS […]

  The Board of AB SKF and Alrik Danielson have jointly agreed that Alrik Danielson will leave his role as President and CEO in 2021, a role he has held since January 2015. The Board has started the process of recruiting a new President and CEO. Hans Stråberg, Chairman of the Board of AB SKF, says: “I would like to […]

  NKE Bearings were exhibitors at the 2020 Power Transmission and Control (PTC) Asia trade show in Shanghai, China. With a focus on power transmission and control, PTC Asia was the industry’s largest exhibition worldwide this year. NKE (Shanghai) Bearing Sales Co., Ltd., part of NKE Austria GmbH in Steyr, Austria, presented a portfolio of standard and special bearings designed for demanding applications in mechanical and electrical […]

  CONCEPT1 single-point automatic lubricator now available in the UK Engineered to ensure optimal lubrication and improve reliability of electric motors and other industrial machines Environmentally friendly refillable cartridge for use with a variety of lubricant options, including Schaeffler’s range of Arcanol™ greases Global industrial and automotive supplier Schaeffler has launched its new CONCEPT1 single-point […]

  Typical RB Running Traces Typical Running Traces of Roller Bearings (I) shows the outer ring running trace when a radial load is properly applied to a cylindrical roller bearing which has a load on a rotating inner ring. (J) shows the running trace in the case of shaft bending or relative inclination between the […]

  Together with leading companies from the industry, FVA (Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V.) has developed REXS, a free format for exchanging gearbox data between different CAE tools. REXS (Reusable Engineering EXchange Standard) minimizes maintenance and data transfer errors for communicating between different tools. The latest version of the manufacturer-neutral interface is now available. “REXS makes it […]

  P.T. International, IPTCI Bearings and LMS Bearings have come together to provide expanded inventory and services to customers under the Solve brand Solve Industrial Motion Group announced today its formation and the uniting of three strong, established businesses in the industrial bearings and power transmission components industry. The brands include P.T. International (PTI) based in North Carolina, IPTCI Bearings headquartered in Minnesota, and […]

  UK bearing manufacturer Michell Bearings is celebrating a special milestone as this year marks its centenary. In 1905, prior to the incorporation of Michell Bearings, founder A.G.M Michell registered patents in Britain and Australia for his tilting pad bearing invention, a concept which is widely used around the world today. Now employing 182 people […]

  As industrial companies are looking to save costs across their system and plants, one of the most important actions a manufacturer can take is to consider the total cost of ownership (TCO) of its components. In this article, Allen Dowers, VP Sales & Applications Engineering at The Barden Corporation explains how this calculation ensures […]

  Rolling Bearing Damage Analysis Forms – Causes – Analysis Introduction Rolling bearings are an important element in a variety mechanical systems. Unforeseen rolling bearing damage can lead to high repair and outage costs. Knowledge of damage mechanisms and influencing factors is of great importance in avoiding rolling bearing damage. The goal of this seminar […]