How Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Can Revolutionize Agriculture
Leave a CommentThe Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International has issued a report saying that if commercial use of drones is sanctioned by the Federal Aviation Administration, 80% of demand for these aircraft will be within agriculture. Drones have been a hot point of debate for quite some time now. While they are not currently allowed for […]
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West Coast Ports Crisis Highlights Importance of “Made in USA” Products
Leave a CommentThough the recent West Coast ports crisis has officially ended, the event highlights the need for manufacturers and distributors to take a hard look at their supply chains and determine how they can prevent future disruptions. The weeks-long port strike officially ended on Saturday, February 21st, however major congestion is expected for another six to […]
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Bunting’s Innovative BB16 Bearings
Leave a CommentWhen most people think of a powder metal bearing they think of Bronze normally made to the SAE841, MPIF CT-1000-K26 or similar specification, but they don’t think of powder metal for heavy loaded bearing applications. Many years ago Bunting pioneered BB16 as a heat treated iron copper material to handle these applications. It was branded […]
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Our Powdered Metal Bearings Are Right for You
Leave a CommentTypically, the powdered metal process is used for high volume production of bronze bearings. However, we have found that many of our clients prefer powdered metal bearings, but do not necessarily need large volumes of product. That is where we step in. We offer the advantages of powdered metal bearings for less traditional purposes. For […]
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Bearing with your Custom Needs
Leave a CommentThere are times when off-the shelf bearings or “it will be done in weeks” just won’t do. While most of our customers come to Bunting Bearings for our outstanding standard bearings and casting capabilities, there are those that need custom machining and quicker turnaround times. At Bunting Bearings neither one of these challenges is a […]
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Why to Be Conflict-Free
Leave a CommentConflict minerals—specifically tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold—are some of the most commonly used, yet controversial substances in the world. They’ve been used in everything from household electronics and mobile phones to machinery and assemblies. Also known as 3TG minerals, the reason for their controversy is the highly unethical and tragic behavior linked to their sourcing. […]
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Breaking Down Bronze Bearings
Leave a CommentAre you in the food or food processing industry? If so, you must know the importance of using parts and products that meet the stringent standards of the industry, as the cleanliness, durability, and integrity of the products are necessary and important. What about those in the oil and gas industries—high lubrication parts are integral […]
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Sustainability: What it Means for Materials
Leave a CommentSustainability. By now, you have certainly heard of this term, for it is quickly becoming a hot topic in all industries. According to the Environmental Leader publication, sustainability “is the collection of policies and strategies employed by companies to minimize their environmental impact on future generations.” Depending on your specific industry and type of business, […]
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