Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Plain Bearings",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Bearings are maintenance-free from
Schaeffler (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "Plain bearings are designed to meet the highest performance requirements in automotive and industrial applications and offer low wear sliding characteristics and high load carrying
capacities".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Some bearing developments reviewed from
Mike Page - editor's feature articles: "All engineers, whether in production, design or process industries, should keep a watch on bearing developments, as their reliability can determine plant efficency, writes Mike Page".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Igus (UK)
concerning its DryLin ZLW-06-30 linar actuator
- take a look at Position small loads at speeds up to 2m/s
which says: "An extremely robust linear belt drive actuator weighs just 1kg, measures 1m in length and is for handling lightweight loads, is practically silent and fast running".
Take a look also at the news release from Igus (UK), Linear bearings available 8am until 8pm,
as well as Linear motion design day supported from Igus (UK),
and Ball, roller, linear, needle bearings online from Schaeffler (UK).
See also:
Making the right bearing choice saves costs
(September 2006)
Examining the latest developments in bearing technology, Phil Burge explains how correct specification and sourcing can reduce component, plant and machinery and operating costs
Linear belt drive actuator positions small loads
(July 2006)
A linear belt drive actuator is a positioning unit fitted entirely with plain bearings and it is maintenance free, low weight and designed to position small loads quickly
Ball rail systems provide smoother operation
(June 2006)
Ball rail systems provide smoother operation, enhanced precision and longer working life compared with other low-cost options such as plastics guideways, plain bearings and cam rollers
Linear belt actuator fitted with plain bearings
(June 2006)
One of the central focuses on the igus stand at MACH was its new linear belt actuator, DryLin ZLW, which is the first positioning unit to be fitted entirely with plain bearings
Polymer plain bearings take extreme loads
(April 2006)
A 'white paper' describes how a polymer material can cope with pressures and temperatures not previously achievable with polymer plain bearings
GBP 4,000 to be won in 2006 bearings contest
(April 2006)
Aimed at rewarding those using plastics plain bearings in innovative or demanding applications, the Manus Plastic Plain Bearing Design Contest is now open and entries may be submitted
More MACH exhibitors announce 'UK firsts' '
(February 2006)
New at MACH' Web site gives exhibitors the opportunity to outline in 20 words details of what they will be displaying at the show that has not been seen before at a UK trade exhibition
Bronze bearings are used in commercial ovens
(February 2006)
Unimatic Engineers has introduced a range of bronze bearings for use in commercial ovens and other applications subject to constant or intermittent high temperatures
Maintenance-free bearings take high loads
(February 2006)
Made from a new, 'extreme' polymer material, a bearing can take loads of up to 300MPa, which means new applications for high-performance, maintenance-free bearings are now possible
Polymer bearings introduced for tobacco firms
(December 2005)
Two polymer materials for plain bearings and energy chain cable carriers - offering high wear resistance and low moisture consumption - suit the unique needs of the tobacco industry
High-temperature bearings are self-aligning
(September 2005)
A development of patented self-clinching and self-aligning bearings and high-temperature plain bearings are available in graphite bronze and Teflon bronze for high loads
Wide range of plastics bearings kept in stock
(May 2005)
An extensive line of more than 6,000 plastics bearing sizes is kept in stock, so most purchases can be completed immediately and the right bearing can be tooled to fit an application
Plastics plain bearings used in pumps
(May 2005)
A 'white paper' describes a proposed option to achieve reduced cost, but improved performance within the UK pump industry replacing graphite or carbon with plastics plain bearings
Special lubricant made for oscillating bearings
(December 2004)
A high performance lubricating grease has been developed for plain and roller bearings subject to continuous pivoting or oscillation in engineering and transport aplications
Modified geometry reduces friction
(October 2004)
Igus has developed its DryLin W family of linear guides to allow many different combinations to be used with carriage lengths of 100, 150 and 200 mm
Maintenance-free iglidur plain bearings
(October 2004)
Igus polymer plain bearings can often directly replace steel backed PTFE bushes and roller bearings
Plain bearings for underwater applications
(October 2004)
According to extensive tests performed by a pump manufacturer there was no serious alternative to the large-scale use of graphite bearings at that time
X-life - a bearing quality double act from INA FAG
(October 2004)
Branded X-life, this new premium quality standard represents improvements in product design, product performance and service life that far exceed current standard values and expectations
CD-rom guides engineers to 40,000 bearing products
(July 2004)
The latest version of a product selection and information CD-rom from INA Bearing Company now incorporates the entire standard rolling bearing product catalogue of FAG Kugelfischer
Multi-function lubricant has wide temp. range
(May 2004)
A white high-performance lubricating paste, especially suitable for long-term and lifetime lubrication and as an assembly-disassembly lubricant, has a wide temperature range
Dry-running linear bearing offers longer life
(October 2003)
New maintenance-free, dry-running linear bearing design results in longer life, higher precision and increased load capacity when compared with ball bearing systems
Spherical plain bearings eliminate maintenance
(August 2003)
Thanks to the introduction of a triple lip seal and a new PTFE fabric liner, the new maintenance free spherical plain bearing guarantees a long service life without regular maintenance
Compact guided cylinders oust user configuration
(July 2003)
Compact guided cylinders feature increased embedded functionality and a far lower cost than the equivalent discrete components
VMCs replace turret millers, up competitiveness
(April 2003)
Three VMCs have cut production cycles that previously took hours on CNC turret mills to a matter of minutes and improved a manufacturer's competitiveness