IKO Now Offers Two Lubrication Options For Cam Followers IKO International now offers two different long-term lubrication technologies for cam followers: a self-lubricating solution for the cam follower itself, as well as an external mechanism that lubricates the bearing surfaces against the rail.IKO’s line of C-Lube cam followers include a thermoset soli
2019 01-12 NTN “2019, Accelerating ‘Transformation’ Towards the Next 100 Years” NTN CorporationHiroshi Ohkubo, PresidentI would like to wish everyone a happy new year, and express my hope that your new year holiday was a joyous one.Last March, our company celebrated its 100th anniversary and started the new Medium-term Management Plan, “DRIVE NTN100,” in April. We are currently
2019 01-11 NTN on needle roller bearings There are many types of bearings, the most common being ball bearings, or tapered roller bearings, cylindrical or spherical roller bearings. Their design meets specific technical requirements to adapt to particular use. Among them, less known, is the needle roller bearing, which is nevertheless esse
2019 01-10 NSK solves conveyor failure issues at drinks plant By changing to NSK Molded-Oil mounted-unit inserts, an international drinks producer has overcome repeated problems of premature insert failures on the drive system of four vital sorting conveyors. The move has improved service life notably, leading to an annual saving of more than €5000.At the beve
2019 01-09 Steel bearings may be the most common, but they’re not always appropriate Non-metallic bearings may not be suitable for every application, but in some, they are ideal. One of these is in submerged or saltwater environments where metal alternatives are prone to corrosion.Plastic bearings provide excellent corrosion resistance and most are also chemically resistant. These
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