From the patent of the first radial bearing in 1869 for a bicycle, engineers have continued to evolve the design of radial bearings to manage rotary applications. As with any bearing application, managing friction has become a focal point. Its effects on performance, component life, and maintenance frequency and downtime can dramatically impact operations.
3 Ways Spherical Air Bearings are Advancing Flexible Film Production
Need a frictionless spherical bearing for flexible film? Let us help! Flexible films are THE market everyone wants in on. With projected growth from $29 billion in 2017 to $73 billion in 2027, roll-to-roll manufacturers are scrambling to determine the right components for their flexible film production. There are numerous components to consider within roll-to-roll…
Learn 3 Ways New Way’s Thrust Air Bushings are Transforming Flexible Film Production
Explore three ways New Way’s Thrust Air Bushings are ‘spinning’ up production in flexible film
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Discover 3 Non-Contact Solutions for Flexible Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing
Learn about three products offering non-contact, high-precision solutions designed for roll-to-roll based manufacturing of FHEs.
Light Air Turns: Customized Products from New Way
Learn how New Way applies proven frictionless technology to create custom solutions. As the roll-to-roll manufacturing industry grows, contamination concerns have driven the case for noncontact air turns. When making the switch from traditional contact rollers, it can be overwhelming deciding which air turn on the market will work for your product. How do you…
Air Turns: Delivering Contamination-Free Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing
Uncover how New Way’s Air Turns are solving contamination issues and increasing production yields for roll-to-roll manufacturing.
Frictionless Linear Motion for Vehicle Testing
Frictionless Linear Motion Enhances Your Competitive Chances In the October 2014 McKinsey Quarterly, in an article titled ‘A Road Map to the Future for the Auto Industry,’ Paul Gao, Russell Hensley, and Andreas Zielke noted that “The automobile, mechanical to its soul, will need to compete in a digital world.” It is this confluence of…
Are Air Bearings for Turbochargers the Future of the Auto Industry?
Can you imagine a life without oil changes for your vehicle? What if your transportation company could slash the time and cost spent in maintenance for your transportation fleet? Think it can’t happen? Believe it or not, the potential use of air bearings may provide an innovative solution to make these dreams a reality, from…
Thrust Bushings Versus Air Bushings
Thrust Bushings Versus Air Bushings Any comparison of Thrust Bushings and Air Bushings must begin with an understanding of the baseline air bushing concept. The Air Bushing and Its Application New Way Air Bearings® designed air bushings for precision and economy. Utilizing New Way’s proprietary Porous Media TechnologyTM, air bushings deliver low coefficients of friction…
