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5 Ways to Extend the Life of Thermoplastic Bearings

	
		
End users can request a prototype sample to test the thermoplastic’s suitability in a given application.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
	
Genuine Parts Company Announces $70 Million Stake in Inenco Group

	
	

	Atlanta, Georgia (March 30, 2017) -- Genuine Parts Company and Inenco Group announced today that Inenco will issue new shares to Genuine Parts Company, representing a 35 percent stake in Inenco for...	


           
        	





  



  

    





	
			
Designing Better Bearing Housings  

	
		
If the old saying “Build something better and people will buy it” is correct, then a new bearing housing design will be of interest to those focused on reliability.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Bartlett Bearing's Mike Pulley Looks at Industry Trends for 2017

	
		

	Pumps & Systems staff spoke with Mike Pulley, Bartlett Bearing Company Inc.'s Product Support Manager, about workforce challenges and the major trends to anticipate in 2017.

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Compact OEM Designs That Meet Increased Performance Demands

	
	





  



  

    





		
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Longer life. Remarkable productivity. Now expanded.

	
		
NSKHPS Series Bearings deliver a high performance standard for load capacities, limiting speeds and operating life across an expanded range of types and sizes.

	





  



  

    





	
			
German Plant Upgrades Drop Specific Energy Use  by More Than 50 Percent

	
		
The supply of oxygen to four aeration tanks is now handled by five centrally controlled turbocompressors. 

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Improve Pump Performance with Bearing Upgrades

	
		
Alternative bearing options can enhance reliability and increase energy efficiency. 

	
           
        	













  












  

    





		
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Longer life. Remarkable productivity. Now expanded.

	
		
NSK has expanded the size range of its NSKHPS™ spherical roller bearings.

	





  



  

    





	
			
Hidden Dangers within Energy-Efficient Systems

	
		
End users must understand the conditions that lead to early bearing failure to choose the best technology for their needs. 

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Obtain Maximum Bearing Life & Performance

	
		
Achieve pump and motor longevity by providing proper storage, avoiding pre-service damage, and conducting sound handling and maintenance procedures.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Why Bearings Fail

	
		
Modern labyrinth bearing protection seals can protect precision elements from contamination.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Hybrid Bearings Enhance Performance of Dry-Start Vertical Pumps

	
		
This equipment exploits the elasticity of synthetic rubber and ensures stable bearing behavior. 

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Composite Bearings Resist Wear in Circulating Water Pumps

	
		
A thermoplastic composition in abrasive applications helped bearings meet end user specifications.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Ceramic Matrix Composite Bearings Protect Pumps from Harsh Running Conditions

	
		
This material stands up to pump upsets such as cavitation and dry running.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Proper Bearing Maintenance Is Critical from Start to Finish

	
		
From storage to dismounting, every aspect of a bearing’s service life can impact its performance and reliability.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
How to Protect Pumps from Costly Rotor Vibrations

	
		

	The reliability of high-speed and high-pressure pumps is crucial to several industries in the Middle East and North Africa. Oil and refinery services and desalination operations, for example, depend...	

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Grounded Variable Frequency Drives Balance Harmful Stray Currents

	
		
Discharges flowing through the bearings put motors at risk.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Pushing Fluid Machinery Leads to Frequent Failures (Third of Four Parts)

	
		

	Despite their simplicity, centrifugal pumps often experience repeat failures that even seasoned maintenance and reliability professionals have trouble preventing. This four-part series explains the...	

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Ceramic Matrix Composite Bearings Protect Pumps from Harsh Running Conditions

	
		
The material stands up to pump upsets such as cavitation and dry running.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Close Inspection Solves High Thrust Bearing Temperature Problem

	
		
Careful analysis identified the issue with this multistage, oil transfer pump.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
The Right Seal & Lubricant Combination Can Prevent Bearing Contamination

	
		
Lip and labyrinth seals provide protection in harsh oil and gas applications.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
6 Refinery Pump Maintenance Tips

	
		
Outside lubrication experts help improve protocols and minimize downtime.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Canned Magnetic Bearings Minimize Corrosion in Oil & Gas Processing

	
		
Safely immerse motor compressors in process gas without risking costly damage.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
How to Find a Solution for Bearing Currents

	
		
The best option for preventing bearing currents depends on the source of the problem.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Prevent Bearing Misalignment

	
		
Properly aligned bearings can be critical to the life and health of pumps.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Bearings & Seals Boost Pump Performance

	
		
Appropriate equipment selection and best-practice maintenance procedures can make a difference in reliability, service life and production.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Active Magnetic Bearings Provide Harsh Conditions Solution

	
		
A Russian oil & gas company produces a compressor station to maximize pipeline capacity.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Save Money with Thermoplastic Composite Bearings in Vertical Water Pumps

	
		
A northeast Germany refinery increased its MTBF by upgrading eight pumps.

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
			
Custom-Engineered Bearing Isolator Resolves Long-Time Leakage

	
		
This equipment eliminated a SAG copper mill gearbox’s maintenance issues resulting from contact lip seals that had a short and unreliable service life.