Spherical roller bearings are a special class of roller bearing, counted on in the most difficult and demanding applications. Increasingly, engineers and equipment operators look to spherical designs to deliver special advantages, particularly in … [Read more...] about Spherical roller bearings improve heavy duty operations
Emerson Bearing Boston expands inventory
Emerson Bearing of Boston, a supplier of bearings and related products catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers and Maintenance, Repair and Operations markets around the world, has expanded their Super Precision bearing line and offers a … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing Boston expands inventory
Big things to come for bearings
The first in a short, 3-part series, Schaeffler's Director - BU Production Machinery, NA, Craig Hooker gives Bearing Tips his take on trends he sees coming along for the industry. Bearing Tips: According to Technavio analysts, the market for … [Read more...] about Big things to come for bearings
Self-lubricating, FDA-compliant bearing solutions
At the upcoming SLAS international conference and exhibition, igus will be demonstrating a range of motion plastic components well-suited for medical and laboratory applications. A selection of self-lubricating, FDA-compliant bearing solutions, … [Read more...] about Self-lubricating, FDA-compliant bearing solutions
Bearing industry growth predicted through 2020
Over the last decade, bearing design has seen industry scandal and a burgeoning counterfeit market, not to mention the 2008 global economic crisis. Post-market crash ripples surged through all industries, especially automotive—which accounts for … [Read more...] about Bearing industry growth predicted through 2020
Maintenance free plain bearings
PBC Linear’s Simplicity linear plain bearings, equipped with a Frelon liner, outfits your design with the advantage to last longer and reduce unnecessary replacement costs. By designing the bearings with no rolling elements which can cause … [Read more...] about Maintenance free plain bearings
What is a self-aligning bearing?
By Joyce Laird, Contributing Editor What is different about self-aligning bearings vs. basic bearings? In a self-aligning bearing, the inner ring has two raceways and the outer ring has a single spherical raceway with its center of curvature … [Read more...] about What is a self-aligning bearing?
Precision plus linear ball bearings
Precision Plus Linear ball bearings from LEE LINEAR provide excellent life and accuracy, while maintaining high load capabilities. Precision Plus Linear Ball Bearings are self-aligning with integral seals. They are available as just a bearing, or … [Read more...] about Precision plus linear ball bearings
Heavy duty spread bearing design
NORD offers several variations of the VL heavy duty spread bearing designs, all which have specific features and advantages based on the specific mixing and agitating application requirements. The first variation, VL2, offers reinforced output … [Read more...] about Heavy duty spread bearing design
SKF to move distribution facility to Tennessee
SKF USA Inc. has announced that it will be be moving its North American automotive vehicle service market distribution and packaging operations from its current location in Hebron, KY to Crossville, Tennessee. The move is expected to result in … [Read more...] about SKF to move distribution facility to Tennessee