An NSK distribution partner, MCA linear motion robotics, has built a state-of-the-art linear motion demonstration cell that features NSK Monocarrier technology at its core. Machine builders and system integrators tasked with creating new systems or production lines that feature automated material/product handling, can now use the MCA demonstration cell as a best practice ideas platform. […]
continue readingEfficient implementation of reliable earthquake protection: using balls screws to dampen buildings and bridges
Constructing buildings and bridges in earthquake-prone regions usually necessitates the use of damping techniques. While solutions such as mass spring damping or hydraulic systems provide the traditional way of absorbing dynamic compressive and tensile forces, an alternative is to use vibration dampers featuring high-load ball screws. The use of ball screws saves space and permits […]
continue readingMiniature precision bearings for dental drills
In dental air turbines, miniature rolling bearings must overcome a very demanding set of challenges. As well as rotating at speeds of up to 500,000 rpm, these bearings must provide extremely quiet operation and meet rigorous hygiene requirements. NSK offers precision miniature bearings made from stainless steel especially for this application. Driven pneumatically by a […]
continue readingNSK acquires condition monitoring specialist
As part of NSK’s mid-term management plan, ‘building a CMS business’ was identified as a new mechanism for growth. Specifically, NSK plans to evolve from delivering breakdown and life expectancy diagnosis, to the provision of comprehensive technical service solutions, thus helping customers to overcome the challenges faced by equipment and machinery across a wide range […]
continue readingMotorised linear actuator demonstrates NSK’s capabilities
Built upon cornerstones that include technical capability, innovation and flexibility, NSK products provide a proven pathway to competitive gain. Technical solutions only NSK can propose are contributing to the advancement of automated manufacturing at customers worldwide. A case in point is the MCE (Monocarrier Electrified), a pre-assembled, motorised linear actuator developed recently by NSK Corporation […]
continue readingEven more reliability with gearbox bearings for rail sector
Building on a long history of success in the rail industry, NSK has developed a new series of gearbox bearings that increases even further the reliability levels achieved by previous-generation products. The bearings, which can be used to support large and small gears in rolling stock gearboxes, are ideal for both high-speed and low-speed applications. […]
continue readingOptimisation of linear guides in food production: Bakery enjoys tenfold increase in service life
When linear guides in the food and packaging industry fail to last for their expected service life, it can make sense to use solutions equipped with integrated lubrication units. These units release lubricant continuously over a long period of time. By switching to this type of linear system in its dough slicing machines, a large […]
continue readingNSK bearings offer 4.5 times more life on bakery oven fan
A leading UK bakery was experiencing regular, unexpected stoppages due to the premature failure of pillow-block ball-bearing mounted units fitted to the recirculation fan of a high-temperature oven. However, switching to NSK plummer blocks with high-capacity spherical roller bearings and labyrinth seals increased service life by a factor of 4.5, delivering annual cost savings of […]
continue readingBearings for rolling mills: new online training module added to NSK academy
A new training module for rolling mills has been introduced to the NSK academy online learning platform (www.nskacademy.com). The latest module is targeted at those involved in specifying or maintaining bearings that need to withstand the challenging working conditions found in rolling mill applications. Like all training modules available at NSK academy, registered users attaining […]
continue readingNSK linear guides prove ideal for face mask machines
When a UK specialist in automation and machine building was asked to manufacture face mask machinery in urgent response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it turned to the proactive team at NSK and the company’s long-life NH series linear guides. Family-owned Sims Engineering (simsengineering.com) was established in 1982 to specialise in the design and manufacture of […]
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