igus has given its micro cable carriers a facelift. Neat design features, such as a new double-stop dog system, make the latest E2 Micro chain even sturdier and quieter than its predecessors. The E2 Micro range is made up of small one or two-part cable carriers, designed especially for restricted spaces. They are lightweight, which […]
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Bishop-Wisecarver to Exhibit at the WBENC 2013 National Conference
Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG), a WBENC certified woman-owned family of companies who works with manufacturers to engineer, manufacture, and build linear and rotary motion solutions, custom complex assemblies, and optimal embedded intelligence systems, will be exhibiting at the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) 2013 National Conference and Business Fair from June 25th to the 27th […]
High quality grip chains from iwis
Chain manufacturer iwis drive systems presents grip chains with wear- and corrosion-resistant clamping elements. The special-purpose conveyor chains are used for gripping, collecting and transporting thin-walled, large-surface materials, for example in the packaging, food and beverages and electronics industries, in circuit-board production and in metal processing. Sensitive materials, such as packaging foils, thin-walled sheet metals, […]
Corrosion — How bearings fail Part 3 of 6
Recently we examined how surface distress contributes to bearing failure. Now we’ll examine corrosion. Corrosion occurs primarily when either lubricants fail or the seals have failed and the bearings have been exposed to water or corrosive liquids. Corrosion can lead to early fatigue failures through the rust that forms in the bearing, especially if rust occurs in […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Exhibiting at Automation Technology Expo in June
The Bishop-Wisecarver Group will join thousands of exhibitors from around the globe at UBM Canon’s co-located trade show event at the Philadelphia Convention Center from June 18th to the 20th. With thousands of show-goers expected to attend, Bishop-Wisecarver Group will be featured in ATX East which runs in concert with six other affiliate shows including […]
XYZ Stage For Medical Dispening Features Granite Base
Steinmeyer, Inc. announced another positioning system that is ideal for medical dispensing applications. This is a heavy duty and low maintenance 3 axis positioning system affixed to a granite platform. The system incorporates two PMT160-300-SM stages for the X and Y axis and one LTP60-50-SM as the Z axis. The entire unit is 71 × 67 […]
Distress in bearings — How bearings fail Part 4 of 6
Recently we examined how smearing contributes to bearing failure. Now we’ll examine surface distress. Even with the best of manufacturing methods, no surface is perfectly smooth. In bearings, proper lubrication helps smooth out the roughness between bearings and raceways and other parts that interact. If the amount of lubrication is insufficient, or the lubricant is reaching the […]
Design meets function. igus receives prestigious product design award
igus won two awards as part of this year’s iF product design competition. A panel made up of 50 judges from around the world judged that the company’s e-spool—a variation on traditional cable drums—exceeded its exacting standards. The innovative design, developed in part with the assistance of an MTBF analysis report service, guides cables and […]
Smearing — How bearings fail Part 5 of 6
Recently we examined how brinelling contributes to bearing failure. Now we’ll examine bearing smearing. Just a reminder: Factors that contribute to bearing failure include material fatigue; operating with a heavier loading than specified; inadequate or unsuitable lubrication; careless handling; poor sealing; and bearing balls or rollers installed too tightly, with insufficient internal bearing clearance. Each of these contributors leaves […]
Brinelling and why bearings fail — How bearings fail Part 6 of 6
Recently we examined how wear contributes to bearing failure. Now we’ll examine indentations, sometimes referred to as brinelling. Just a reminder, there are a number of causes that contribute to brinelling, including: • Material fatigue • Operating with a heavier loading than specified • Inadequate or unsuitable lubrication • Careless handling • Poor sealing • Bearing balls […]