The popular NSK academy online platform now features a new training module: continuous casting. Added to the steels & metals section of the portal, the latest module will appeal to anyone involved in specifying bearings to withstand the harsh working environments found in continuous casting applications. As with all training modules available at NSK academy, […]
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The occurrence of machine tool quadrant glitches during circular interpolation routines are an established issue. Thanks to innovation from NSK, it is possible to mitigate the effects of this unwanted phenomenon. In a world-first, new NSK technology is able to stabilise friction whenever the ball screw reverses the direction of motion, significantly reducing the propensity […]
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A manufacturer of polystyrene-based insulating products was experiencing frequent failures in the bearings of conveyors which link its machines. However, relatively easy control of the situation arrived following a hands-on NSK training course for maintenance personnel and the adoption of the correct bearing mounting tools. To what extent does the correct mounting of bearings have […]
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A new series of NSK spherical roller bearings with a patented cage design is set to provide general industry with new levels of productivity, reliability and load capacity. The optimised cage reduces internal stress and eliminates the need for a guide ring, providing just two of many benefits over existing solutions. Potential applications for the […]
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Drive-train solutions for vehicles and machines in the agriculture industry must meet a variety of performance demands that typically centre on high torque and high loads. Bearings for transmissions, differentials and prop shafts must therefore offer the highest levels of reliability and service life. NSK, based on decades of experience in supplying bearings for automotive […]
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Seit dreißig Jahren setzt der italienische Werkzeugmaschinenbauer MCM Spa auf Antriebskomponenten und –systeme von NSK. Jüngstes Beispiel für die erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit ist der Einsatz der NH-Linearführungen in einer neuen Baureihe von vertikalen Werkzeugwechselmagazinen und Mehrpalettensystemen. MCM – die Abkürzung steht für Machining Centers Manufacturing – startete 1978 in Piacenza/ Italien und lieferte ein Jahr später […]
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Successful engineering partnerships are dependent upon many factors, not least trust, innovation, class-leading quality, technical excellence and comprehensive support. By way of example, these building blocks have provided the foundation for a strong 30-year partnership between NSK and leading machine-tool builder MCM Spa. Together, the companies have brought to market a number of innovations for […]
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The new MF1000-3T deep-hole drilling machine from IMSA is taking advantage of the benefits provided by NSK’s DIN-standard ball screws for the European machine tool market. The move builds upon a long-standing partnership between IMSA and NSK that dates back many years and involves the development of numerous machine models. IMSA intends to show the […]
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Unaware that rod mill chocks had been fitted with the incorrect spacers, maintenance technicians at the plant of a steel manufacturer were facing regular bearing failures and the need to source high-cost urgent replacements. However, the intervention of NSK – via best-practice training sessions – soon resolved the issue, delivering impressive annual savings of €46,190. […]
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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has bestowed two awards upon NSK Europe: a Certificate of Recognition (in the Supply category) and an Achievement Award (in the Quality category). In normal circumstances, TME presents the awards at its showpiece Annual Business Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, with around 200 people in attendance. This year, however, the company organised […]
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