Lubrication

Lube for Life linear-bearing pillow blocks use self-lubricating cartridges pressed into each end of the pillow block housing.

The Lage 125 and 250 lubricators from SKF, Kulpsville, Pa. (skf.com), have double the capacity of most other single-point lubricators.

Millplex FMG-2 US lubricates machine rolling bearings in food and pharmaceutical plants.

Flexible rotors and thin lubricant films lead to noise and vibration.

New metal-polymer plain bearings helped solve a wear problem in precision joints that let patients relearn how to walk.

The SONL oil-lubricated bearing housing from SKF USA Inc., Kulpsville, Pa. (skf.com), uses oil-bath cooling for operations in which bearing temperatures might otherwise exceed 180?F.

The Cimtech “Z” metalworking fluids improve machining and grinding applications without using mineral oil.

Manufacturers using compressed air need to "prep" the air before it is suitable for machine use.

Two epoxy-based graphite compounds, Grades RX and PX, can be used as electrically or thermally conductive adhesives in heat sinks or to fill holes and pits in metals before electroplating.

PTFE-based coatings reduce leadscrew wear while practically eliminating maintenance.

Threaded-stem or tapped-type self-lubricating rod-end bearings, used in controlling and linking mechanisms in machines

Tests reveal that a new lithium-soap-thickened, synthetic grease may help mission-critical aerospace components keep rolling under extreme loads and corrosive environments.

Minimum quantity economically reasonable alternative wet machining.

A full-color 104-page catalog covers lubrication equipment, including the PurgeX Centralized Lubrication Systems and other complete turnkey systems, liquid and grease systems, and systems that are air or electric-motor operated.

With over 100 grades available, Graphalloy self-lubricating bearings and bushings are designed for use in tough chemical environments such as sulfuric acid, molten metal, bleaching solutions, industrial solvents, paper-industry liquors, ammonia, and sodium hydroxide.