When David (“Day”) Griffin discussed coming on board with us as a newly minted engineer out of college, he said he’d welcome the opportunity to travel. He’s already starting to learn to be careful what you ask for. On the third day of his full-time employment he was flying with...
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On Monday, July 26, 2010, Pioneer Motor Bearing Company hosted, organized and moderated a Workshop on Hydroelectric Thrust and Guide Bearings as a pre-conference event on the eve of HydroVision International 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
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Pioneer is pleased to announce an increase in capacity for the spinning of large journal bearings. Our new spinning machine is one of the largest in North America. It accommodates bearings with a maximum OD of 127”, a length of 60”, and a weight of 24 tons. The drive motor incorporates a variable frequency drive for precise speed control. Our existing “Babbomatic” melting furnace we’ve been using for over 20 years will enable us to continue our long-held practice of performing a single, continuous pour of a variety of molten babbitts, including TEGOSTAR 738®, to prevent laminations, for the vast majority all bearings spun in our new casting machine.
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By John L. Weil,
BSME (Drexel University, 1965);
Key Accounts Manager
If we are alive, energetic, healthy, pay attention to our world and have an inquisitive mind, there is much to learn in every facet of our existence. This is especially true in our professional careers where a substantial amount of our lifetime is invested and where a constant challenge and a real opportunity are available to improve both our personal and our company’s business performance.
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