Mechanical Components

SKF has launched a compact centralised lubrication system specifically for use on heavy vehicles. The Safematic Multilube is a modular solution that is easy to install and use, enabling the performance of heavy vehicle applications to be optimised, even in extremely harsh conditions, maximising productivity levels for end users.

‘Lifelign®’, one of three new coupling lines added to Rexnord’s range of power transmission products from Falk™, is now supported by new literature. Features of Lifelign couplings include competitive pricing against equivalent duty units, superior bore capacities permitting smaller sized units to be specified against alternative units, and flexible inter-changeability with installed couplings.

Current estimations are that over 40% of all lubricants are ultimately released into the environment, by seeping into water or soil, or evaporating into the atmosphere. A study by a research team of chemists, mechanical engineers and environmentalists at the RWTH University in Aachen, Germany, found that this country alone consumes 250,000 tonnes of lubrication each year. To put this into perspective, this would fill 8000 standard tanker Lorries. Most countries have a threshold level permissible in waste streams, and hundreds of millions of pounds are spent annually treating the waste water to get to acceptable levels.

SKF has released its latest generation of polymer ball bearings, which offer a lightweight and lubricant free alternative to conventional steel bearings. The range has been developed to offer resistance to corrosion and chemical damage, making the bearings an ideal solution for applications subject to moisture or aggressive chemicals.

Effective irrigation is one the most important factors in ensuring successful harvests, according to the FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations). Around 250 million hectares world-wide - 12.7% of the world’s total area of agriculturally useable land - require irrigation resulting in only 40% of this producing food.

Atlas Copco has yet again proven its world leadership in air-compressor manufacturing with the introduction of the new GA range of oil-injected compressors. Every component in the new GA range has been carefully evaluated and designed to provide Atlas Copco’s customers with a product offering the highest levels of reliability and energy efficiency.

Magnet Schultz new Electric Bolt-lock, unveiled on Stand 4045, provides the ultimate in high security control for a spectrum of applications including goods lifts, hoists, security gates and other slam-lock applications. The robust, anti-tamper construction has been designed for high performance and weatherproofed for outdoor use.

The latest generation of Y-bearing units for extreme temperatures from SKF, the leading knowledge engineering company, are optimising productivity and minimising costs in a diverse variety of food and beverage applications. The robust units have been developed to withstand an extremely wide range of operating temperatures and aggressive fluids, gasses and particulate matter; in addition they require little or no lubrication, enabling users to reduce both maintenance requirements and costs.

Custom manufactured bearings, supplied and fitted by super precision bearings manufacturer The Barden Corporation (UK) Ltd, have helped a team of British students scoop the top award at the 2008 F1 in Schools World Final.

For speedy ordering and swift despatch of linear motion components HepcoMotion® has introduced its Shop Online facility at www.hepcomotion.com To date the off-the-shelf options have included the Simple Select and DualVee® linear motion systems as well as telescopic slides and ball guides. However as the service has proved so successful HepcoMotion® has now extended its scope.