Guide Wheels operate in vacuum environments.
Capable of ultra high vacuum down to 10-9 mbar, DualVee® Wheels are linear guide bearings with precision ground 90° surfaces for linear and rotary motion applications in vacuum environments, vacuum testing chambers, and vacuum processing equipment. Units are made of vacuum compatible AISI 440C and 304 stainless steel and grease, providing chemical resistance over wide range of...
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Freudenberg-NOK's MileMaker(TM) Seals Help Commercial Trucks and Trailers Log Better Fuel Economy and Longer Wheel Life
PLYMOUTH, Mich. – A portfolio of sophisticated wheel seals from Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) will help heavy duty vehicle manufacturers meet renewed demands for better fuel economy, longer service life and increased wheel durability as their trucks and trailers roll along American highways. Freudenberg-NOK's MileMaker™ wheel seals are made of an advanced, proprietary...
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Bel-Art Products' Manufacturing Team Designs Award-Winning Foldable Wheelchair Wheels
Wayne, NJ – Bel-Art Products (www.belart.com), a leading plastics and wire manufacturer of product solutions for science, industry and healthcare headquartered in Wayne, NJ, announced that a product developed by the company's engineers has won a major award from Popular Science magazine. Morph™ Wheels (www.morphwheels.com), the world's first-ever foldable wheelchair wheels marketed by Maddak,...
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Bel-Art Products' Manufacturing Team Designs Award-Winning Foldable Wheelchair Wheels
Wayne, NJ – Bel-Art Products (www.belart.com), a leading plastics and wire manufacturer of product solutions for science, industry and healthcare headquartered in Wayne, NJ, announced that a product developed by the company’s engineers has won a major award from Popular Science magazine. Morph™ Wheels (www.morphwheels.com), the world’s first-ever foldable wheelchair wheels marketed by...
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Speciality Heat Exchangers 101: Considerations for Choosing the Right One for Your Application
Specialty heat exchangers play an important role in a wide variety of industrial applications, and it's crucial to select the correct device for your application. Check out this guide and learn how to choose the right heat exchanger.
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Hamilton Caster Designs New Inline Caster for Aerospace Supplier
What began as a simple inquiry for a wheel spawned into a new Hamilton innovation.Â- The end result was a custom engineered all stainless inline caster for a major aerospace part supplier. The aerospace company ordered two of these special casters designed for a clean room environment and each with an impressive carrying capacity of 15,500 lbs. The caster stands 10 1/8” tall and...
Read More »Aluminum Conveyor Wheels include standard, tortoise shell types.
Designed to support varying application requirements in material handling industry, aluminum conveyor wheels (skate wheels) help reduce weight and also promote corrosion resistance. Tortoise Shell® version is available for applications where enhanced impact resistance and heavier load ratings are required. Standard and Tortoise Shell wheels utilize steel balls and raceways that are heat...
Read More »UTC Aerospace Systems at Dubai Air Show 2013 Showcasing Civil Aviation and Military Capabilities
CHARLOTTE, N.C.Â- — UTC Aerospace Systems will showcase a range of advanced civil and military technologies and systems at the Dubai Air Show taking place Nov.17-21 at Dubai World Central (DWC), located in Jebel Ali, Dubai. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Military technology on display (booth #1854) will include C130 wheels and brakes and...
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Spring Loaded Caster provides worker safety.
Configured with 2 soft rubber wheels, Spring Loaded Caster is designed for heavy doors in high traffic areas or mobile platforms that lock down when someone steps on them or weight is applied. Unit offers stabilizing or cushioning effect for door hinges, prolonging life of door itself. Available in spring compressions of 100, 200, and 300 lb, caster has load limit of 3,000 lb, can be locked into...
Read More »UTC Aerospace Systems Selected by Virgin Atlantic Airways to Provide Wheels and Carbon Brakes on Boeing 787-9 Fleet
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - PARIS AIR SHOW - UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected by Virgin Atlantic Airways to supply the wheels, carbon brakes and MRO services for its fleet of 16 new Boeing 787-9 aircraft.Â- The company will provide the equipment through its Wheels & Brakes business in Troy, Ohio. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in September 2014. UTC Aerospace...
Read More »Maclan's "Original" Solid Urethane Flume Ride Wheel Reduces Maintenance Costs for Amusement Parks
Lakeland, FL - Maclan's Original" Solid Urethane Flume Wheel reduces cost and down time for wheels exposed to water. Flume Rides started popping up in amusement parks and state fairs in the early 1960s.Â- Traditional flume ride wheels of that period were designed with pneumatic tires and metal hubs. Over time, the metal hub would become oxidized, sometimes even causing damage to...
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Eliminate Expensive Repairs with the Hot-Shot Pipe Thawing Machine
The new Hot Shot Pipe Thawing Machine delivers an innovative and highly effective approach to thawing frozen pipes. Easy to use and versatile, it is loaded with robust features that further suit it to many challenging environments. To learn all about it, see our video.
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