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What Is a Slewing Bearing for Flying Chairs?

What Is a Slewing Bearing for Flying Chairs? A slewing bearing for flying chairs is a large-diameter rotational component that serves as the critical connection between the stationary support tower and the rotating upper structure of a flying chair amusement ride. Also known as wave swinger or chair-o-planes, these rides feature multiple suspended chairs that […]

Slewing Bearings for Antenna Positioning Systems

What Is a Slewing Bearing for Antenna Positioning Systems? A slewing bearing for antenna positioning systems is a precision rotational component that enables large antennas, radar dishes, satellite communication terminals, and phased array systems to rotate accurately in azimuth and elevation directions. These bearings serve as the critical interface between the antenna structure and its […]

Delivery of CAT Excavator Slewing Bearing to South America

In June 2023, our company successfully delivered a Four-Point Contact Ball Slewing Bearing for a CAT excavator to a client in South America. The customer required a reliable slewing ring to support heavy-duty applications such as mining and earthmoving. We supplied a four-point contact ball slewing bearing, which features a single raceway design with four […]

Slewing Bearings for Industrial Robot Joints

What is Slewing Bearing in Industrial Robot Joints? In the context of industrial robotics, a slewing bearing is a high-precision, low-profile mechanical joint engineered to support significant multi-directional loads while allowing controlled, smooth rotation between structural links. Far from being a standard industrial part, a robot-grade slewing bearing functions as the central kinematic pivot of […]

LDB (Luoyang Longda Bearing) Shines at Hannover Messe: Spur Gear Slew Drive Technology Leads New Trends in Rotary Transmission

Core Exhibit: Spur Gear Slew Drive, Defining New Standards for Efficient Transmission At this exhibition, LDB’s featured spur gear slew drive became the center of attention. Unlike traditional worm gear structures, LDB’s spur gear slew drive achieves higher transmission efficiency, lower backlash, and stronger load capacity through “spur gear meshing + high-rigidity integrated design,” perfectly […]

Slewing Bearings for Armored Combat Vehicles

The modern battlefield demands exceptional structural integrity, speed, and precision from armored combat vehicles (ACVs). Whether navigating rugged, off-road terrain or engaging hostile targets while moving at high speeds, tanks, infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), and armored personnel carriers rely on advanced subsystems to maintain field dominance. At the core of every modern combat vehicle’s offensive […]

Delivery of Volvo Excavator Slewing Bearing to South America

In July 2022, our company successfully delivered a Four-Point Contact Ball Slewing Bearing for a Volvo excavator to a client in South America. The customer required a high-performance slewing ring to support demanding applications such as earthmoving, construction, and infrastructure projects. We supplied a four-point contact ball slewing bearing, which features a single raceway design […]

Slewing Bearings in Tidal and Wave Energy

The global transition toward green energy has turned the spotlight onto oceans as a massive source of untapped power. Tidal current turbines and wave energy converters (WECs) are rapidly advancing from experimental prototypes to commercial-scale installations. Operating in the world’s harshest marine environments requires high-performance machinery. Every subsea system depends on a robust, highly optimized […]

Delivery of Doosan Excavator Slewing Bearing to South America

In November 2022, our company successfully delivered a Four-Point Contact Ball Slewing Bearing for a Doosan excavator to a client in South America. The customer needed a high-performance slewing ring to support demanding applications such as earthmoving, construction, and infrastructure development. We supplied a four-point contact ball slewing bearing, which features a single row of […]