NSK has developed the world’s first grease lubricant that is 100% derived from food grade ingredients. The development represents a breakthrough for any plants where machinery, production equipment or devices come into contact with foods, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics. Furthermore, the new H3G grease is ideal for any application that is suited to the lubricant’s additional strengths of water resistance and low torque.

Designed to improve the reliability of large gearboxes used in wind power generators and other industrial machines, NSK has introduced a long-life, large-size roller bearing. The principal innovation of the new bearing is a combination of special heat treatment technology and proprietary NSK material that delivers superior flaking resistance, including that of white structure flaking. The result is seven times longer service life than that provided by a standard steel (SUJ2) bearing.

Due to the tough operating conditions experienced by machinery used in agricultural applications, the prospects of attaining a long service life when using standard rolling bearings are extremely limited. Acutely aware of this fact, leading manufacturers of quality agricultural machines, such as the Kverneland Group, rely on application-specific bearings from NSK.

NSK is relaunching its European websites with a new, stylish design and an optimised responsive layout for smartphone and tablet users. It represents a distinct shift towards embracing the requirements of engineers and purchasers who are frequently on the move – a growing reality of business in modern industrial sectors.

As part of its new AIP+ Added Value Programme, NSK can now offer a range of mounting and dismounting tools to ensure that all bearings are handled and fitted correctly, without damage. Having the right tools for the job ensures that bearings are assembled and dismantled safely and efficiently.

The Doppelmayr Graventa Group in Wolfurt, Austria, a specialist in the manufacture of surface and aerial ropeways, has benefited from the expertise of NSK in replacing the main spindle roller bearings on an extremely large surface wheel lathe.

NSK will be showing a range of its latest innovations for high-speed, small-size production technologies at the SIAMS exhibition in Moutier, Switzerland on 19-22 April.

To help OEMs produce larger, electrically operated injection moulding machines, NSK is expanding the size range of its NSKTAC03 high-load ball screw support bearings from 120 to 180mm.

Condition monitoring is a proven technique of periodic analysis that ensures machines are integrated into a reliability-centred maintenance programme. It allows machinery trend histories to be established that deliver an accurate assessment of machine maintenance requirements, therefore not only saving money in terms of reducing unnecessary maintenance operations but also facilitating better planning for spares and resource procurement.

When it comes to medical devices, particularly those relating to the heart, there is no margin for failure – the device must remain operational at all times. With this in mind, the benchmark for quality engineering at Berlin Heart GmbH (a manufacturer of innovative mechanical devices that support the heart) is second-to-none.