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2019
23 May
Development of “Low Friction Hub Bearing III” from NTN Reducing Rotational Friction by 62%

NTN Corporation (hereafter, NTN) has developed the “Low Friction Hub Bearing III” that reduces rotational friction by 62% compared to the conventional product.

In recent years, the fuel efficiency of automobiles has been improved, and regulations on CO2 emissions have been strengthened globall…

2019
23 May
Timken to Participate in KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrials & Basic Materials Conference

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, today announced it will participate in the KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrials & Basic Materials Conference on May 29, 2019 in Boston. Pa…

2019
22 May
IHO ( Owned by the Schaeffler ) Holding Announces EUR 3.1 Billion Refinancing



EUR 2.1 billion bonds issue with maturities of six, eight, and ten years in Euros and US Dollars

2019
22 May
Munson Introduces Centrifugal Sifter

Munson Munsifter centrifugal sifter


This new Munsifter centrifugal sifter can sift, scalp, and de-agglomerate bulk solid…

2019
22 May
Polygon's PolyLube Composite Bearings

Polygon Co. announces its line of PolyLube high-performance custom-engineered and standard composite plain bearings (bushings), ideal for challenging applications in construction and mining equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, back hoes, and compact track loaders, as well as other applications requiring pivot joints with a long life expe…

2019
21 May
SMB Bearings' Analysis of the Rise of Recycled Bearings

Bearings are circular, much like the economy they are used in. As more customers avoid disposing of bearings needlessly, Chris Johnson explains the sudden surge in popularity of reusing and recycling ball bearings through relubrication.

Bearing relubrication has never been in such high demand. This process involve…

2019
21 May
SMB Bearings' Measures to Address EU Bearing Stockpiling

SMB Bearings, has increased its capacity from 1.5 million bearings to 2.6 million bearings at its Oxfordshire warehouse. The increase in capacity has been carefully planned to alleviate the pressures associated with European customers stockpiling bearings ahead of predicted Brexit shortages.

The specialist distributor, which expor…

2019
21 May
Terminology Confusion Could Cause Equipment Failure

To avoid equipment breakdowns, industry professionals must improve their knowledge of bearing materials — that is the warning provided by SMB Bearings. SMB Bearings has identified a worrying trend related to the terminology used for ceramic bearing types, with many end users failing to differentiate …

2019
21 May
Customised and Hybrid Bearings Solve Fundamental Issues in Electric Vehicles by SKF

The high speed of the electric motors used in EV&HEV powertrains requires the use of customised bearings. Ceramic ball bearings are most capable of dealing with all the specific conditions, says Anthony Simonin, EV and HEV Competence Centre Manager at SKF.

Gothenburg, Sweden, 17 May 2019: On the surface, there…

2019
20 May
BCA Bearings Receives Lone Star Award from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance

Mt. Prospect, Ill. – NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, is pleased to announce that BCA has received the Lone Star Award from the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. The award was presented at the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s annual Winter Supplier/Membership Meetings and marks the fourth consecutive year that BCA ha…

2019
20 May
NTN Realigns Automotive Aftermarket Sales Organization

Mt. Prospect, IL – NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, is pleased to announce the hiring of Charles Harris as the Director of Automotive Aftermarket Sales and the appointment of Ed Magruder to the role of Director of Special Market Sales as of April 1, 2019.

“We are excited to be adding Charles to our sal…

2019
20 May
RKB at CWIEME 2019 in Berlin


The RKB group will be present at the 24th edition of CWIEME fair that will take place from May 21 to 23 in Berlin, Germany. W…

2019
20 May
SKF Sets New Standard for Hygienic Design With Ground-breaking Food Line Ball Bearing Units

Innovative ball bearing units expand hygienic-design possibilities, while delivering improved reliability, reduced maintenance costs, and increased sustainability for food and beverage companies.

Gothenburg, Sweden, 30 January 2019: With companies striving to perfect a proactive approach to food safety, SKF is lau…

2019
20 May
Schaeffler's Broad Range of Innovations: From Industry 4.0 to Rolling Bearings


With innovative components, ready-to-install systems, and specific Industry 4.0 …

2019
20 May
2019
20 May
Schaeffler Announces Its New DTM Partner--BMW M Motorsport

Matthias Zink, CEO Automotive OEM at Schaeffler (left) and BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marqu…

2019
20 May
Schaeffler Ensures the Future of Barden in Plymouth



- Schaeffler Group has agreed to sell The Barden Corpo…

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