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With 13% of bearing failure attributed to lubrication factors, bearing lubrication is a fast-evolving area of research, supported by academics and industry alike. Here, Chris Johnson Managing Director ofSMB Bearings, explains how new innovations in polymer-based lubrication could increase lubrication life, while reducing maintenance needs and contamination risks for food production plants.

Engines from all over the world arrive at DiPerk’s workshop in Peterborough to be maintained, repaired and overhauled. So, what happens behind the scenes? Here, Mark Prentice, Workshop Manager atDiPerk Power Solutions, explains the journey an engine takes in the workshop.

EcoCortec has announced that it is now offering new and improved custom EcoSonic VpCI-125 HP permanent ESD film and bags. This will enable prompt delivery of custom made film and bags to European and Asian customers.

Up to 40% of a vegetable crop can go to waste due to the aesthetic requirements of some supermarkets. While a wonky vegetable may not be the most visually pleasing, it possesses the same nutritional value as its perfectly proportioned counterpart.Here, Chris Johnson, Managing Director ofSMB Bearings, explains why not all bearing surface damage should cause alarm and future headaches for offshore oil and gas plant managers.

Back in 2010, Santa Claus and his elves faced a huge predicament. With the world population standing at almost 7 billion - up 13% from 2000, Santa’s traditional wooden sleigh could no longer take the weight. To carry the extra 81 million presents to children and adults all over the world, he decided to upgrade to a new steel structure.

As offshore drilling goes into deeper depths, NewTek Sensor Solutions offers custom designs of Submersible Linear Position Sensors that offer high reliability and long-term operation in corrosive and high-pressure subsea environments.

To counteract confusion over the many steel bearing variations available, SMB Bearingshas published a newsteel bearings guide to provide a helpful resource. The guide,Steel bearings: an essential guideto this essential workhorse,also provides practical application advice when choosing a steel bearing, which can be downloaded for free on theSMB Bearings website.

Governed by strict regulations designed to safeguard our planet, car scrappage unlocks a host of environmental benefits. The automotive industry is leading the way in recycling innovation on a global scale.Here, Scrap Car Comparison offer expert insight into the environmental benefits of car scrappage, and the three-step recycling process that’s followed when a vehicle is scrapped.

In modern history, thelinear economy has been prevalent, with the input of raw materials for processing and use, followed by waste at the other end. As waste has piled up and as carbon emissions have instigated climate dangers, there is an increasing urgency to shift towards a circular economy.Here,Jordan Flagel, Guest Author atMatmatch, explains which materials to adopt in a circular economy.

In unpredictable times like these, many manufacturers may find themselves with unintentional 'build-ahead' programmes on their hands. Sadly, much stock that has been produced to meet normal order demands may suddenly be sitting unshipped or unused, waiting for assembly to start up again.