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Harsh Environments

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-11-05

Greenline Poultry Parts Spotlights Chains and Trolleys at IPPE 2026

Greenline Poultry Parts, a Fortifi Food Processing Solutions company, will present precision-engineered components at the International Production & Processing Expo from January 27-29, 2026, in Blue Hall C, Booth C31129. During the show, Greenline will showcase premium-quality aftermarket parts, overhead conveyor systems and expert service solutions engineered to help plants maintain uptime and efficiency with leading OEM equipment.

REVOLUTIONS | 2025-11-03

Lubrication 2025

Lubrication is driven by sustainability, technological advancements and efficiency demands, leading to the increased use of bio-based lubricants, synthetic oils and smart lubrication systems. The industry is also focusing on developing longer-lasting lubricants, managing machine cleanliness and creating specialized fluids for emerging technologies. The trends and topics in lubrication today include sustainability, reduced downtime, formulation flexibility and accelerated training. Here are a few of the latest news stories from the PTE website.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-10-22

Lubriplate Introduces New Style Aerosol Spray Cans

Introducing Lubriplate's new style aerosol spray cans with secure straw dual spray nozzle. These spray cans offer a dual spray nozzle with a permanently attached straw, a comfort trigger recessed to help prevent accidental discharge and a dual position spray with the straw in the up position for precision pin-point applications. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-10-10

Timken Belts Releases Banded Version of The Energy Saver

This banded version of “The Energy Saver” combines the longer life and superior performance of the Gold-Ribbon Cog-Belt with the stability of a banded belt. It provides excellent service life in harsh environments and high shock load conditions. The unique construction combines the superior flexing of precision molded cogs with the tenacious gripping power of raw edge sidewalls. Gold-Ribbon Cog-Band is designed to achieve longer belt life, higher efficiency and higher horsepower ratings. It’s an ideal choice for applications where increased horsepower or speed is required. The reinforced band across the top of two or more individual v-belts greatly enhances stability by preventing the belt from turning over or jumping off the drive.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-09-25

Zero-Max Offers a New Gas Nitriding Option to Protect Overhung Load Adaptors

It’s another first for Zero-Max—a unique Gas Nitriding option to protect Overhung Load Adaptor (OHLA) shafts while enhancing overall system performance.

Because OHLAs are most often used in harsh outdoor environments including exposure to heat, rain, humidity, salt water, dirt and debris, protecting the OHLA shaft can be an important consideration.  The new Gas Nitriding (Gaseous Nitrocarburizing) option for OHLA shafts provides superior corrosion resistance, surface hardness to boost strength and durability, and adds lubricity to the shaft, which benefits shaft seal life by reducing friction and wear.

POWER PLAY | 2025-09-22

Why Materials Really Matter

Material plays a crucial role in manufacturing. Vesconite Bearings is a perfect example of this as the company provides bearings and bushings for a versatile application range where the components must survive in the most extreme environments.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-09-11

John Crane Unveils Type 8628VL Mechanical Seal

John Crane has launched the Type 8628VL, a next generation mechanical seal engineered to solve the oil and gas industry's toughest challenges: maintaining sealing integrity in multiphase ethane and ethylene pipelines. Designed to perform under volatile pressure and temperature conditions, the Type 8628VL leverages spiral groove non-contacting technology to deliver exceptional reliability, operational efficiency, and environmental compliance. 

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EVENT | 2025-09-10

Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia 2025

For over 50 years, the Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia (TPS) has remained one of the most important annual events for rotating equipment professionals. The 2025 event takes place September 16–18 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Hosted by the Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M University, TPS brings together engineers, operators, and manufacturers from across the oil & gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical, and water industries.

SPONSORED CONTENT | 2025-08-13

Cool, Clean, & Reliable: WES Series Stainless Steel Drives

WES Series stainless steel gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE deliver cool-running, efficient, and low-maintenance performance in washdown environments—ideal for hygienic applications in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2025-08-08

Trends in Belt and Conveyor Technology

The global belt market is projected to experience steady growth from 2025 to 2035, according to a forecast by Future Market Insights (futuremarketinsights.com) This growth is driven by increasing demand across industries such as manufacturing, automotive, agriculture and mining, where V-belts play a crucial role in power transmission systems.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-07-21

Unlocking Efficiency: The Advantages of Peristaltic Pumps

Peristaltic pumps have emerged as a revolutionary solution in industrial pumping, offering a myriad of benefits over traditional pump technologies. Fundamental to these pumps is a simple yet ingenious component: the hose. By using advanced hose designs, these pumps can significantly increase longevity and decrease operational costs. Let's explore how these innovative pumps are reshaping industrial pumping and driving efficiency across a range of applications.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2025-07-08

Swanson Industries Acquires the Off-Highway Business of TransAxle

Swanson Industries, Inc. has acquired the Off-Highway Business of TransAxle Holdings, LLC. The Off-Highway Business is a premier U.S.-based remanufacturer of transmissions, differentials, hydraulics, axles and brake systems, and related industrial products for numerous off-highway verticals.

| 2025-06-12

Why Choose PMSMs?

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2025-06-10

Siemens and Sachsenmilch Collaborate on Predictive Maintenance Solution for Food and Beverage Industry

Siemens has been supporting Sachsenmilch Leppersdorf GmbH in Germany – one of the most modern milk processing plants in Europe – on its path toward developing a cutting-edge predictive maintenance system. Siemens'AI-powered solution, Senseye Predictive Maintenance, helps Sachsenmilch ensure continuous operation 365 days a year following strict quality standards.

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PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-05-28

Stafford Introduces Shaft Collars and Rigid Couplings for Heavy Equipment

A line of shaft collars, flange collars, and rigid couplings offered in large sizes for building and repairing all types of heavy equipment has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2025-01-22

Timken Appoints Ryan to Board of Directors

The Timken Company recently announced the appointment of Kimberly K. (Kim) Ryan to its Board of Directors. Her election increases The Timken Company Board to 13 members.

SPONSORED CONTENT | 2024-10-17

Conquer Corrosion with ATRA-FLEX® Nitrocarburized Couplings from U.S. Tsubaki

The threat of corrosion caused from wet or chemical applications is no match for ATRA-FLEX® Nitrocarburized Couplings from U.S. Tsubaki. Learn more about how to significantly improve the lifespan and performance of critical components, providing both cost savings and enhanced reliability.

REVOLUTIONS | 2023-02-17

Ansys Offers Multiphysics Simulation for EV Motor Development

EV developers are finding a competitive edge through efficiency gains not only in new battery pack technology and electronic components, but also through new developments in electric machines.  

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-08-31

Cortec Introduces VCI Film and Bag Technology

Cortec Corporation is pleased to announce the development of its latest VCI film and bag technology: CorShield VpCI-220E. The new formula not only offers improved corrosion protection but also includes 30 percent post-consumer recycled content.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-03-01

Shielding Sensors

Dust, lubricants, extreme weather. No matter what environment your sensors operate in, there are bound to be elements you have to protect them from. Here's how Heidenhain designs their encoders to specifically meet those challenges.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2019-04-01

Planning Ahead

Navigating Clutch/Brake Operation in Harsh Environmental Conditions: Chemicals, saltwater, food particles, heat, dust, and electrical corrosion are just a few of the many issues that can cause clutches and brakes to fail prematurely.
| 2018-07-26

Bearing Sourcing: Investigate Here

Steve Katz, president, Emerson Bearing Boston One significant and challenging issue that MROs and OEMs face is premature bearing failure in equi...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-08-01

Coupling Connection

Couplings and harsh environment use
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2016-10-01

ISO 281:2007 - Caveat Emptor

I was invited by Tom Astrene of TLT to write a response to the July 2010 TLT article (Ref. 1). My rebuttal — “In Search of a Fatigue Limit: A Critique of ISO Standard 281:2007” — was published in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering, TLT, August 2010 edition (Ref. 10). While this article is also available online, I will attempt to summarize the essence of my response.
POWER PLAY | 2014-09-01

High-Tech Motors Evolving from PM Muck

University lab's motor eliminates pricey rare-earth magnets.
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