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Celebrating 100 Years

Posted: 17th November 2020

This year marks a special milestone as we celebrate 100 years since the Michell Bearings was founded.


PTFE Thrust Bearing Conversion Improves Operations at Hydropower Station

Posted: 14th July 2020

We have completed a thrust bearing conversion from white metal (babbitt) to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) at the Tennessee Valley Authority Norris Dam.


COVID-19 Update

Posted: 20th March 2020

In light of the ongoing measures being applied by the UK government to limit the spread of the Corona-Virus (COVID-19), Michell Bearings is monitoring the advice closely to ensure compliance with Public Health England at all times.


White Metal Journal Pad Repair in Under 24 Hours

Posted: 10th March 2020

Michell Bearings has completed a white metal journal pad repair for a nuclear power station.


Michell Bearings Apprentice wins National Make UK Manufacturing Award

Posted: 7th February 2020

A Michell Bearings apprentice has won the Apprentice Endeavor award at the National Make UK Manufacturing Awards.


1950s Hydropower Station Bearing Repair

Posted: 4th February 2020

Michell Bearings has recently completed a re-engineered upgrade to the main generator bearings at a hydro power station in the north west of Scotland.


Michell Bearings India wins ‘Best Vendor Award’

Posted: 29th January 2020

Our facility in Bangalore has received the ‘Best Vendor Award 2018/19’ from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).


PEEK and PTFE Bearing Research Released

Posted: 18th October 2019

Our Engineering Director, Paul Bruce, delivered a technical session at the EDF/Pprime conference in Paris this month.


Michell Bearings CEO presents PTFE research

Posted: 12th July 2019

Our Chief Executive Officer, Steve Dixon, recently presented at the The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Nashville.