Bearing Reliability Conference and Expo 2016

The BRCE is set to take place March 22-23, 2016 in Dortmund, Germany. The purpose of this conference and expo is to bring top leaders in the bearing industry together in order to discuss and create strategies on how to make bearings more reliable.

 

There are four different attendance package options for this two day event, including conference, workshops, conference and workshops combo, and a package for exhibitors.

 

The conference will also include key note speakers from all over the world presenting on a variety of topics such as:  Equipment and Bearing Reliability, Bearing Maintenance, and Bearing Lubrication.

 

For more information, or to register for this event, please visit: http://www.bearingreliabilityconference.com

 

2015 EPTDA Conference in Barcelona a success!

Last month, EPTDA (EMEA Power Transmission Distributors Association) hosted their annual convention in Barcelona. 30 different countries were represented and out of these, close to 100 delegates were newcomers to the convention. Many noteworthy events occurred at this year's conventions such as:

- EPTDA hosted its most successful MD-IDEX sessions

and

-EPTDA elected a new board of directors and President for 2016.

In addition to creating more business opportunities between manufacturers and distributors and distributors and distributors, EPTDA also raised €10,295 to be donated to Salesians Fundacio Magone. a charity that supports vulnerable youth.

Next year's convention is planned to take place September 21-23 in Berlin!

For more information about this year's convention and plans for 2016, please visit: http://www.eptdaconvention.org/

Resource: http://www.bearing-news.com/eptda-annual-convention-in-barcelona/

2015 NMSDC Conference Participant!

TSB Industrial Supply is thrilled to be a newly certified member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. In a few short weeks we will be attending the 2015 NMSDC Conference in San Diego. We are looking forward to establishing new business relationships with companies in need of bearings, belts, chains, seals, and other industrial parts.

In addition to being nationally recognized as a Minority Owned Enterprise, we are also certified by the City of Houston as both a Minority and Woman Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE), a Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB).

To get more information, please contact us at sales@tsbindustrialsupply.com or 713-731-7200 OR visit us on the web at http://www.tsbindustrialsupply.com.

DIYing with Bearings! (vol. 1)

You probably have two thoughts that come to mind when ball bearings are mentioned: either, "what are those?" or perhaps some industrial/mechanical thought. However, expand your mind, and bearings can be used for much more than just assembly lines, automobiles, buildings, etc. Why not use ball bearings to enhance your DIY lifestyle? Being a pinterest obsessed girl myself, I began to wonder, "how can I incorporate ball bearings into my habit of crafting?" A little poking and prodding via the ever helpful Google machine, and voila! A list of crafts (from the simple to complex) that incorporate the use of ball bearings:

With the holidays right around the corner, why not grab a simple deep groove ball bearing and stack steel balls of descending sizes, top it off with a nut and washer "top hat", and you could even attach bobby pins as arms. There you have a festive snowman to place on the mantle, or as table decor. 

via: http://dremeworks.weebly.com/welded-art.html

 

If you're looking to make a unique card for the mechanically inclined guy (or gal!) in your life, consider using ball bearing stencils or patterned backing papers available via Crafty Ferret.

 

via: http://craftyferretdownloads.blogspot.com/2015/07/free-printable-cogs-and-ball-bearings.html

 

Super into fitness? You can make your own jump rope with just a few simple items and steps. Directions here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Jump-rope-with-ball-bearings/

 (ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED.)

 

 

 

It's easy to make a kit (under $5!) to clean your bearings- especially for those of you who enjoy riding your skateboard or longboard. The best part about this one is that you may already have some of the materials needed at home.

Instructions here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Longboard-Bearings-Cleaning-Kit-Under-5-in-/?ALLSTEPS

 

 

 

If you're particularly mechanically inclined, take a jab at this DIY camera slider. Total cost is under $100, and the photographer in your life would certainly enjoy this handy accessory.

 

Instructions here: https://camera47.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/diy-slider-with-bearings-for-under-100/