Self-lubricated polymer bearings and bushes manufacturer Vesconite Bearings will add three computer numerically controlled lathes and machining centers to its machine shop next month. Among the equipment added will be a Mazak slant turn lathe with a C axis, a Gate ECL 550 gap bed lathe and a Haas HS-1 horizontal machining centre. “We are…
Month: February 2025
Vincent Labrune currently being questioned by a judge
According to our colleagues at iTélé, Marseille President Vincent Labrune is currently being interrogated by a judge concerning Ligue 1 club Marseille’s financial accounts. Click Here: St Kilda Saints Guernsey It is not clear what the investigation is specifically looking at, at the time of writing, but it is believed to be in relation to accounting…
West Brom interested in Mathieu Debuchy loan
According to our colleagues at France Football, Premier League side West Brom are interested in taking Arsenal right-back Mathieu Debuchy on loan. The French international has lost his place to Hector Bellerin and must amass some playing time in the second half of the season if he is to secure a place at EURO 2016. West…
Lower bearing replacement at Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project
Repair work at the Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project in Tshwane, South Africa, has included replacement of the lower bearing on an Archimedes screw with a Vesconite Hilube polymer bearing. The bearing has a 202 mm inner diameter, a 300 mm outer diameter, and is 407 mm long. The bottom bearing shaft with the hub and…
The characteristics and causes of bearing grinding cracks and preventive measures
Grinding is a common method of metal cutting in the machinery manufacturing industry. It is also widely used in the bearing processing industry. Bearing parts that have been heat-treated and quenched may have net-like cracks or more regular during the grinding process. The arranged small cracks are called grinding cracks, which not only affect the…
Thordon’s SeaThigor seal for COMPAC
Thordon Bearings has unveiled what is potentially the marine industry’s safest, most robust shaft seal as part of a program of enhancements underway. Targeting high quality, low leakage, long life and minimum maintenance, Thordon’s new SeaThigor forward seal was unveiled at SMM this week. After several years of development and testing, the SeaThigor safety seal…
Marseille President: Steve Mandanda to stay
According to Marseille president Vincent Labrune who was speaking to our colleagues at RMC, he expects that goalkeeper and captain Steve Mandanda will remain at the club this month despite offers from Besiktas and Aston Villa. Click Here: Manchester United soccer tracksuit Labrune had the following to say to RMC reporter Florent Germain: “We are…
Why Does My Hair Get Greasy So Fast?
We’ve all been there. You set out for the day with your hair feeling fresh as a daisy, but within a few hours, your strands are weighed down and greasy with excess oils. Oily hair is the worst, and it’s frustrating when it takes on a greasy appearance within hours of washing. Read on to…
Official: Angers manager Stéphane Moulin pens extension
Ligue 1 high-flyers Angers have confirmed the contract extension of manager Stéphane Moulin. The manager’s new contract runs until 2019, and the important members of his coaching staff have also seen their deals extended. Click Here: vans shop
Marseille have engaged in discussions with Newcastle for Florian Thauvin
L’Équipe reveals that Marseille have been in talks with Newcastle for several days about the possible loan of Florian Thauvin for the next 6 months. The player has informed his relatives and his entourage that he would be delighted to return to Marseille, after joining Newcastle just 6 months ago, but having failed to earn a…