Replies to post #54361 on ZNext Mining Corporation, Inc (ZNXT)

[Jim Bishop]

This sounds like it:

A pillow block bearing (plummer block) is a mounted bearing used to provide support for a rotating shaft with the mounting surface on a parallel line with the axis of the shaft.

Pillow block bearings are a form of mounted bearing used to provide load support for a rotating shaft axis. The bearing housing mounts to a surface parallel to the shaft axis. Selection of the appropriate bearings can be accomplished based on the shaft size and the radial and thrust load requirements. Pillow block bearings are designed to support a shaft: the mounting surface is on a parallel line with the axis of the shaft. Elongated bolt holes in the base or feet of the unit allow for some adjustment and easy mounting of the pillow block bearing.

Certain dimensions and measurements of pillow block bearings are critical to selecting the right pillow block—whether original to the equipment or as a replacement. The shaft diameter is matched with the appropriate corresponding bore dimensions of the bearing unit. If a properly sized unit matching the shaft is selected, the bearing will easily slide onto the shaft and into position, ready to be secured by the locking device. Shaft height also known as backing height is determined by measuring the distance from the base (or bottom) of the pillow block to the center of the inner ring or shaft. Lastly, the distance between the bolt hole centers is taken from the center of one elongated bolt hole to the center of the housing’s other bolt hole.

Housing material for a pillow block bearing is typically made of cast iron or pressed steel. Pillow block bearings are extensively used in conveyor systems such as tube chain conveyors. Most pillow block bearings are self-lubricating.

[DOGONE]

Also...THis statement was interesting...""With the price of gold reaching unprecedented levels, and the world's demand for gold and precious metals on the rise, ZNext Mining looks forward to increased gold, silver and copper recovery during the summer's peak production months," said CEO Jason Piamonte. "And, in the thick of emerging economies, we appear to be in the right place at the right time," he added.

Right Place at the right time???? Where the heck are they.??

This is too much...alot said for a long time but NOTHIN to show for it. I guess Ive been here too long. Im glad I don't watch this stock every day...

[janice shell]

What the heck is a "pillow-block" ...?

It's part of inferior Chinese machinery that apparently doesn't work very well.

[rbtree]

Oops, good work Jim....anyhow, here's my post:

A pillow block is a housing for large bearings. For instance, the end shafts of the 900 pound cutting disc that is the working end of my 12" capacity brush chipper are supported by two bearings that are fitted inside pillow blocks (that don't need to be replaced when the bearings are bad.

[extra]

According to the whacko-pedia, a "pillow-block" is,,,

a fringe benefit, that must be provided to all
union and/or gov't employees, to rest their block-heads,

but can only be used during working hours, and must
be used if there are more than 2 free-loader citizens
waiting on any line visible to the block-head.

Even if he/she has to get up from his/her cot to see them.

Hope that helps.

extra, Sincerely