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Bearings in Space: Curiosity Rover’s Mission to Mars

Without an assortment of high precision bearings, much of the moving equipment on the Mars rover 'Curiosity' wouldn't be possible. What roles do these parts play exactly in NASA's latest adventure to...

Bear in mind the ceramic ball bearing.

Ceramic bearings weigh less than their steel counterparts and are extremely durable. They're also chemically inert and not very sensitive to moisture, placing them as a contender against the traditional...

Modern mining technologies

Mining has always traditionally been a dirty, intense, claustrophobic and very dangerous job to carry out and is an industry which has caused countless accidents and deaths, but over the centuries the...

Get your adrenaline going with extreme skateboarding.

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Skateboarding is a pursuit which has long been popular with teenagers and young people as it can be a fun and relatively inexpensive thing to do as well as providing a means of transport. While it would...

Formula One - It's A Team Game

Formula One can be an exciting event to watch either at home on the television or in person at the race tracks but certain aspects are perhaps not given quite as much attention as they deserve. Naturally...

Lubricant Free Ball Bearings

Lubrication is vital for any bearing, if not properly lubricated then friction, corrosion and dirt can diminish the quality and life as we explore...

Comparing Bearings In Computers - Part 2

Part two of a discussion on bearings in computer systems. Read about cost comparison, noise levels and maintaining lubrication.

How To Store Bearings

Imagine, your production line is running at full capacity and there’s a loud BANG! Everything grinds to a halt - one of the bearings has disintegrated. Your machinery has to be stripped down and the bearing...

Comparing Bearings In Computers – Part 1

The demand for smaller and thinner computers and systems means that designers are having to create more compact products which are harder to keep cool. Heat is a nightmare for these types of products...

Reducing CO2 Emissions with SKF StopGo

The number of vehicles on the road and congestion has steadily increased over the last decades and is set to carry on increasingly at a regular rate despite worries about environmental impacts and carbon...

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