Vesconite Bearings reflects on record-breaking bearing during Olympics
<p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px">As the world celebrates the Olympic Games this month, Vesconite Bearings is reminded of a remarkable achievement in its history¡ªthe production of the largest bearing it has ever created. </span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px"> </span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px">This colossal bearing, produced in 2016, measured an impressive 16 metres in diameter. To put this in perspective, this is almost the size of the centre circle of a soccer pitch, which is 18.30 metres in diameter.</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px"> </span></p><p style="text-align:center"><img src="/ueditor/php/upload/image/20240813/1723541703134818.png" title="Vesconite Bearings reflects on record-breaking bearing during Olympics" alt="Vesconite Bearings reflects on record-breaking bearing during Olympics" width="500" height=""/></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px"></span><br/></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px">The bearing was supplied in dozens of segments to support a turbine that harnessed energy from ocean tides. One set of segments formed an outside diameter to locate the giant rotating impeller of the turbine. The other set of segments formed a thrust bearing against which the impeller rotated. The comparison to the centre circle of a soccer field offers a tangible way to appreciate the sheer size of this engineering feat.</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px"> </span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px">"Producing such a massive bearing was a significant milestone for us," says Dr Jean-Patrick Leger, CEO at Vesconite Bearings. </span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px"> </span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px">"It showcased our capability to deliver customised, large-scale solutions for various industries. Each time the Olympics or the Soccer World Cup comes around, we fondly remember the dedication and innovation that went into creating that giant segmented bearing.¡±</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px"> </span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px">Vesconite Bearings continues to be at the forefront of bearing technology, producing a range of large bearings, many of which are created from staves. </span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px"> </span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px">The company's commitment to excellence ensures that the bearings meet the demanding requirements of its clients, whether for energy generation, marine applications, or other industrial uses.</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px"> </span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px">Caption 1: As the world celebrates the Olympic Games this month, Vesconite Bearings is reminded of a remarkable achievement in its history¡ªthe production of the largest bearing it has ever created.</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px"> </span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px">Contact:</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px">Deborah Spicer</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px">+27 11 616 1111</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:0;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:15px">vesconite@vesconite.com</span></p><p><br/></p>
13 Aug,2024
