News, articles, and updates about Lignum Vitae, our clients, and the industries we work with.
Converting back to lignum vitae water lubricated bearings saves Ameren over $250,000.
Converting back to lignum vitae water lubricated main guide bearings has saved Ameren $250,000 for one unit alone offering a payback ROI in just two and a half days!!
June 27, 2017
Lignum Vitae North America, LLC is proud to announce the contract for unit nine of the Osage Plant.
June 27, 2017
Lignum Vitae North America salutes the Hall of Fame Hydro Plants!
The Hall of Fame Hydro Plants represent plants that have been in continuous operation for 100 years or more.
June 27, 2017
How can water lubricated bearings extend the life of your power plant?
June 27, 2017
Water-Lubricated Bearings: How They Can Extend the Life of Your Power Plant and Save Your Company Money
June 27, 2017
Lignum Vitae North America is hosting the first ever Water Lubricated Bearings co-located event at Hydrovision 2015 in Portland
Water-Lubricated Bearings: How They Can Extend the Life of Your Power Plant and Save Your Company Money
June 27, 2017
Lignum Vitae North America, LLC donates bearings to The Wave Energy Prize Challenge teams.
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.
June 27, 2017
Finally a proven solution for wind turbines…game changing
Finally a proven solution for wind turbines…game changing
June 27, 2017
A History of First in the Marine Industry
Making history for 165 years in the fastest, most powerful ships and submarines in maritime history while eliminating current EPA compliance issues.
June 27, 2017
Why Water Lubricated Bearings are important to the future of water applications
Environmental issues will eventually dictate removal of all oil and greased materials that threaten leaking into the water supply.
June 27, 2017
Why should Water Lubricated Bearings be the center of every Hydro Power Plant?
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.
June 22, 2017
USACE settlement in Columbia River lubricant suit paves the way for changes to come in Hydro
Change comes slowly – that is, unless it comes in the form of environmental litigation or federal mandate.
June 22, 2017
Lignum-Vitae is leading the way back to a simple water lubricated future.
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.
June 22, 2017
The factors that affect cleanup of an oil spill cost are complex
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.
June 22, 2017
Will EPA Mandated Plastic & Composite Bearing Regulations Be Next?
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.
June 22, 2017
The Future Belongs to Lignum Vitae Water Lubricated Solutions
June 21, 2017
Aging facilities drive rising maintenance costs; need for cost effective solutions
Energy companies are facing rising maintenance costs as decades-old hydro plants face issues created from aging equipment.
May 22, 2017
Lignum-Vitae provides extended life to 1920s-era turbine.
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.
April 22, 2017
Ready to Experience the Lignum Vitae Difference?
Ready to Experience the Lignum Vitae Difference?
