Manual relubrication of rolling bearings is still the norm in many areas of industry. Automatic lubricators are a big improvement on this, but they still require manual, route-based monitoring. Generally speaking, manual relubrication errors are one of the main causes of failure in rolling bearings. (more...)

As part of an initiative to ensure its products continue meeting the latest demands of the agriculture industry, NSK is bringing to market a renewed range of A-series Agri Disc Hub bearing units. The new AS series Agri Disc Hubs will be available from stock to meet Europe-wide demand for quick (more...)

Schaeffler has launched its new generation of FAG plummer block housings. The new SES series offers enhanced efficiency in a cost-effective solution. The range replaces Schaeffler’s SNV and SNG portfolio. Suitable for rolling bearings of various diameters and widths, and for shafts from (more...)

For use in submersible pumps that handle cryogenic gases such as hydrogen and LNG, NSK has developed rolling bearings that do not require external lubrication. These stainless-steel bearings with a cage made of self-lubricating fluoroplastic are seeing increasing adoption in submersible pumps from (more...)

Igus says its iglidur plain bearings are generally insensitive to dirt and dust due to their lubrication-free dry operation. Now, with the new iglidur SG03 sealing system, you can do without lubrication and reliably keep dust and dirt out of the bearing point. You can see how the seal bearing (more...)

There are thousands where things turn, and to help these applications turn with a smooth motion, Igus says its customers are using the PRT slewing ring bearing. These bearings are low-cost, maintenance free and require no lubrication. In this new video, Igus shows how easy it is to assemble and (more...)

How we listen and respond to customer feedback can sometimes result in the development of important new products or subtle variants of existing products which help to improve manufacturing processes. A good example of this is a new bearing proof load test machine recently introduced by Unasis (more...)

With a new locking mechanism, Igus has added more functions to its lubrication- and maintenance-free slewing ring bearings in the PRT-04 series for tight installation spaces. This saves time in adjusting, for example, assembly tables, jigs, fixtures and control panels. Fitters and technicians (more...)

McGill unmounted bearings have acquired more than 100 years of bearing industry experience and provide solutions to a wide variety of industrial applications. The branded products include: CAMROL, TRAKROL, CAGEROL, GUIDEROL and SPHERE-ROL bearings. Available in metric and imperial sizes, other (more...)

NSK says its Life-Lube bearing units are proving increasingly popular in the food and beverage industry. The company says these advanced bearings combine the corrosion-resistant properties of Silver-Lube housings with the excellent sealing and lubricating properties of Molded-Oil inserts. (more...)