Available from NSK is a range of deep groove ball bearings adapted to the specific requirements of servomotors. Thanks to the development of special greases and a highly effective, low-friction seal, NSK solutions overcome the limitations of conventional electric motor bearings when used in (more...)

A new black coloured guide roller with smooth-running polymer ball bearings has been designed and manufactured – following a customer request and extensive testing by the team at Igus. The product, which uses black anodised aluminium tubes, is the latest in the xiros film guide roller range, (more...)

NSK has developed a new ball bearing that, thanks to its ultra-high-speed capability, is ideal for use in the traction motors of electric and hybrid vehicles. As well as allowing electric motors to operate at higher speeds, the new bearing improves fuel economy (reduced power consumption per unit (more...)

By releasing a new edition of its Precision Machine Components catalogue, NSK is providing existing and potential customers with an up-to-date overview of its comprehensive linear guide, ball screw and monocarrier portfolio. At more than 700 pages in length, the publication also acts as a (more...)

Any bearings manufacturer who has experienced corrosion on his or her goods knows how critical proper protection is to avoid later delays and rejection. Oxidation occurs all too easily on smoothly polished bearings surfaces exposed to fluctuating humidity, temperatures, and condensation during (more...)

The NSK Verify mobile app has been upgraded to include the company’s range of general, giant and extra-giant bearings for industrial applications. When first launched, the NSK Verify bearing authentication app initially focused on the company’s super precision bearings, which are (more...)

John Smith, chief engineer for finished lubricants at ExxonMobil, offers some guidance to help optimise machine performance coming out of lockdown. The manufacturing industry has been hit hard by COVID-19 stoppages. Operators have been forced to decommission valuable equipment for unspecified (more...)

Brickworks are very harsh environments for any product, from the extreme dust and aggressive dirt to the high loads and fluctuating temperatures. Igus energy chains protect the encapsulated cables whilst continuing to meet the high demands of the application. These chains endure severe conditions (more...)

In this video from Igus, we see some of the possible areas within a motorcycle or a motor scooter where the company’s polymer bearings are used. Igus offers a large range of lubrication-free polymer bearings which can cope with high loads, high speeds and high temperatures. With attributes (more...)

Roller bearings are some of the most important components of support and tensioning rollers in conveyor belts. To enable conveyor belt rollers to operate in extreme conditions such as transporting sand or rock for mining, NKE has developed single-row deep groove ball bearings with optimised (more...)