Lignum Vitae North America salutes the Hall of Fame Hydro Plants! June 27, 2017 The Hall of Fame Hydro Plants represent plants that have been in continuous operation for 100 years or more.
How can water lubricated bearings extend the life of your power plant? June 27, 2017 Come to Hydrovision 2015 in Oregon and find out! Lignum Vitae North America has organized a co located event Monday 7-13-15 from 1pm-5pm. If you have ever considered Lignum Vitae Bearings and would like to learn how they can work in virtually any size plant, and outperform other bearings Come to this co located event […]
Water-Lubricated Bearings: How They Can Extend the Life of Your Power Plant and Save Your Company Money June 27, 2017 Event Details Who Should Attend: Lignum Vitae water lubricated bearings (Compromise elsewhere) This event will discuss the using of Lignum Vitae as a water lubricated bearing including past present and future applications. We will also have golf tees, guitar picks, pads, and block samples to take away. Seminar Overview: Have you ever wondered about the […]
Lignum Vitae North America is hosting the first ever Water Lubricated Bearings co-located event at Hydrovision 2015 in Portland June 27, 2017 Water-Lubricated Bearings: How They Can Extend the Life of Your Power Plant and Save Your Company Money
Lignum Vitae North America, LLC donates bearings to The Wave Energy Prize Challenge teams. June 27, 2017 Bob Shortridge, President of Lignum Vitae North America, LLC. announced today that his company will donate bearings to the 20 teams advancing to the next phase in the Wave Energy Prize Challenge sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Water Power Program.
A History of First in the Marine Industry June 27, 2017 Making history for 165 years in the fastest, most powerful ships and submarines in maritime history while eliminating current EPA compliance issues.
Why Water Lubricated Bearings are important to the future of water applications June 27, 2017 Environmental issues will eventually dictate removal of all oil and greased materials that threaten leaking into the water supply.
Why should Water Lubricated Bearings be the center of every Hydro Power Plant? June 22, 2017 It’s simple… the environment is the most valuable asset we have and water lubricated bearings offer a safe, sustainable solution for Main Guide Bearings.
USACE settlement in Columbia River lubricant suit paves the way for changes to come in Hydro June 22, 2017 Change comes slowly – that is, unless it comes in the form of environmental litigation or federal mandate.
Lignum-Vitae is leading the way back to a simple water lubricated future. June 22, 2017 Timing is everything especially when government compliance and environmental needs merge together. Balancing these needs while delivering a reliable energy source can be a challenging and complex task unless you keep it simple.
The factors that affect cleanup of an oil spill cost are complex June 22, 2017 While the final costs of cleanup can vary and are difficult to quantify, there are often lawsuits and fines associated with the spill, along with an increase in liability insurance rates.
Will EPA Mandated Plastic & Composite Bearing Regulations Be Next? June 22, 2017 Man-made products have provided substandard bearings for Hydro Power Plants. Problems arise from these plastic and composite alternatives such as increased maintenance cost and environmental issues.
The Future Belongs to Lignum Vitae Water Lubricated Solutions June 21, 2017 In consideration of the environment and growing concerns about water quality lignum vitae offers a truly green solution for solving reliability and water issues facing hydro. As the only industrial, self -lubricating bearing that is renewable lignum vitae has a long history of solving vibration, longevity and reliability issues in poor water conditions. Lignum vitae […]
Aging facilities drive rising maintenance costs; need for cost effective solutions May 22, 2017 Energy companies are facing rising maintenance costs as decades-old hydro plants face issues created from aging equipment.
Lignum-Vitae provides extended life to 1920s-era turbine. April 22, 2017 The New York Power Authority (NYPA) approached Lignum-Vitae North America (Lignum Vitae) for a solution for its bearing challenges on vintage GE turbines at its facility.
Why is Lignum-Vitae the bearing of choice for over 100 years? March 22, 2017 Is it a coincidence that every plant listed on the Hydro Hall of Fame started life on lignum-vitae bearings, we think not!
