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When Forces Push: The Engineering Behind Thrust Bearings
Most bearings are used in applications involving rotation: a shaft spinning inside a housing, a wheel turning on an axle, and so on. The thrust bearings, on the other hand, are used in applications involving something entirely different: a force pushing along the length of a shaft rather than around it. If you’ve ever worked…
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Locating Rings What to Do When Bearings Move or Slip
Bearings moving or slipping out of place can normally be traced back to the features designated to hold them in place, and the damage depends upon the efficiency or the total failure of the system. Locating rings are essential for keeping bearings properly aligned within a housing. Knowing how to recognise and solve these problems…
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AMS 6515: The Insignificant Hero of Aerospace Engineering
The field of aerospace engineering has a huge number of specifications, standards and materials that combine to make it possible for planes take off into the sky as well as spacecraft explore space. Amid these, AMS 6515 may not be a popular name, but it is significantly involved in ensuring safety and reliability of aircraft…
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Slewing Rings vs. Ball Bearings: Which is Right for Your Project?
For applications requiring rotational motion, slewing rings and ball bearings are two potential component solutions. While both provide low-friction rotation, slewing rings and ball bearings have different designs optimized for certain uses. Understanding key differences helps identify whether a slewing ring or ball bearing best fits your project requirements. Load-Carrying Capacity A key consideration is…
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Supporting Local: The Importance of Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK
Behind the UK’s largest multinational manufacturers lies a robust ecosystem of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While less visible than big corporations, these small manufacturing firms are pivotal contributors to local economies and communities across Britain. From machine shops to furniture makers, SMEs create jobs, drive innovation, preserve heritage skills and support supply networks. As…
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MP35N – The Alloy That Built the Modern World
Without it, the wonders of modern technology may not have been possible. MP35N, also known as Elgiloy, is the versatile alloy that has enabled revolutionary advancements across industries. Its unique blend empowers everything from life-saving medical devices to satellites orbiting the farthest reaches of space. This nickel-cobalt based alloy takes its name from its composition…
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Drum Containers For Transporting
Drum containers are an essential requirement when it comes to transporting items from one place to the next. A lot of businesses try to find a reliable way to get these items to where they need to be but that’s easier said than done. This is why more and more people are now starting to…
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Hydraulic Lifting Jacks – For Heavy Loads – floor and bottle jacks
Hydraulic lifting jacks are now widely used in many industries such as the construction industry and the motor industry. Generally, there are two types of hydraulic jacks: floor and bottle jacks. Both of them work in a similar way but floor jack is assembled in a slightly different way. Usually there are six parts in…
ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS FOR INDUSTRIAL SETTINGS
Electric chain hoists are a type of lifting equipment primarily used in industrial settings. They are available in a variety of sizes, capacities, and power supply options to suit different applications.
Important Factory Equipment
Thermoplastic bearings
Housed bearings and thermoplastic bearings are most often used in machines that produce food or beverages, or in an outdoor conveyor system. They are used in environments where contamination is an issue and needs to be prevented, so they have a thermoplastic housing, and open and closed ends are available.
Thermoplastic bearings are used in environments where wash down is needed. They will usually be green, though white versions are available as well. You can get a wide variety of bearings from suppliers, including specialist ones where a standard bearing insert is used in place of stainless steel.
Jib Cranes
Why are bespoke jib cranes used instead of standard jib cranes? They can be made to accommodate almost any environment, regardless of challenges such as low headroom or lack of space. A jib crane that is bespoke will be able to perform lifts exactly as intended, making lifting processes safer and more efficient.
Electric Chain Hoists
Electric chain hoists are electric lifting devices that use electric motors to lift and lower heavy loads. They are designed to provide safe, reliable and efficient lifting solutions for a variety of industrial applications. They are available in a range of sizes and capacities to suit the needs of any particular application, from small and light duty electric chain hoists to larger and more powerful electric chain hoists for heavier loads. An electric chain hoist can be used for a variety of tasks including lifting and lowering heavy loads, moving them to different locations or positions and carrying out any other task that requires the use of electric power.
Selecting a wire rope
There are many factors to consider when choosing a wire rope. Each purpose will demand a different set of requirements, but as a general rule you should consider – strength, fatigue, robustness and tolerance for harsh conditions. A requirement for an elevator would be different to that of a hoist for example. The best choice of rope can be considered by estimating the proportional value of the usage to the cable that is most suited.