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Axel Johnson International’s business group AxFlow expands offering in Finland
Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, AxFlow, expands its offering in valves through the acquisition of Starline Valves Oy, a well-established distributor...
Why automatic lubrication?
Unplanned production downtimes can be significantly reduced through preventive maintenance. A factor that should not be underestimated is the correct lubrication of bearings, chains,...
Schaeffler to buy green steel from Swedish start-up company H2greensteel
Schaeffler signs off-take agreement with H2greensteel for supply of green steel
From 2025, Schaeffler to source 100,000 tons of the steel, which is...
Liebherr blade bearings for tomorrow’s service operations
Liebherr opens up new possibilities for wind turbine operators and service providers with optimised blade bearings in 3-row roller bearing design. Thanks to said...
International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) announced its newest industry award...
International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) announced its newest industry award recipients during the Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition last week in Louisville, KY.
John...
Largest TBM Main Bearing of its kind produced by Liebherr
Liebherr-Components Biberach GmbH has produced one of the largest main bearing for tunnel boring machines to date
The main bearing is to be...
Bearing Grease Management using Ultrasound
Inspection Technique
Greasing of bearings using ultrasound, often described as best practice, helps us understand how much grease needs to be applied. Ultrasound is a...
Changing to NSK Molded-Oil bearings reduces maintenance costs at a car...
The operator of a car wash line in Germany repeatedly had to replace bearings in the rotary unions of the system’s wash heads, leading...
Understanding Lubricant Physical Properties and Chemistry
Lubricants have several physical properties that serve their function and performance.
Viscosity
Specific gravity and density
Pour point
Film strength
Flashpoint
Oxidation resistance
Water...
Power Transmission Applications in Space
Author : Mike Brandt, editor-in-chief at Motion + Drives magazine
Maximum Function and Reliability
As humanity continues to push the boundaries of space exploration, it has...
