How do dynamic bearing loads affect bearing life? Bearings are subjected to certain levels of repeated stress or dynamic loading on their raceways and rolling elements during operation under proper loading, appropriate mounting and sufficient … [Read more...] about Friday Bearing Fast FAQ 3:
Schaeffler opens first aerospace bearing remanufacturing center in Asia Pacific
FAG Aerospace, a part of the Schaeffler Group, has opened its first aerospace bearing remanufacturing center for the Asia Pacific region in Singapore. The investment is part of Schaeffler’s ongoing initiative to strengthen its footprint in this … [Read more...] about Schaeffler opens first aerospace bearing remanufacturing center in Asia Pacific
Friday Bearing Fast FAQ 2:
How do you mount a single row tapered roller bearing? When mounting a bearing the press fit should be on the rotating ring and a clearance fit on the stationary ring to allow for temperature expansion. Methods used for mounting are as follows: 1.) … [Read more...] about Friday Bearing Fast FAQ 2:
Bearing failure analysis
When bearings fail to meet their expected life or performance levels, the consequences are far reaching and include, increased down time, high maintenance costs, loss of revenue, and missed deliveries. This has a negative impact on your reputation, … [Read more...] about Bearing failure analysis
Bearings in motion systems
Bearings are simple machine elements crucial for motion applications. They usually consist of smooth rollers or metal balls and smooth inner and outer surfaces known as races against which rollers or balls roll. These rollers or balls act as the load … [Read more...] about Bearings in motion systems
Friday Bearing Fast FAQ:
How does internal clearance differ after mounting a bearing? The effect of interference fits on bearing internal clearances needs to be taken into consideration before mounting. An interference fit, on the shaft, expands the inner ring, while an … [Read more...] about Friday Bearing Fast FAQ:
New stand-offs for flanged mounted bearings
Regal Power Transmission Solutions has developed a new single-piece stand-off for flanged mounted bearings that integrates the bolt-spacer ferrule and stand-off in one assembly for simpler installation and sanitation compliance in food/beverage … [Read more...] about New stand-offs for flanged mounted bearings
New video teaches lubricating techniques for linear guides and bearings
Thomson Industries has released a new educational video for design engineers, which provides step-by-step instructions on how to properly lubricate linear bearings and guides. The video is the latest in an ongoing series of multimedia content from … [Read more...] about New video teaches lubricating techniques for linear guides and bearings
Split roller bearing housed unit product line in North America
The Timken Company has introduced its full Revolvo split cylindrical roller bearing housed unit line to the North American marketplace. Timken added the Revolvo line to its bearing and power transmission product line-up when it acquired the assets … [Read more...] about Split roller bearing housed unit product line in North America
What is the NLGI scale?
The National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) scale is used to express the hardness of grease. It is important to understand the proper type of grease needed for a bearing—thermal variations within a bearing application will affect the performance … [Read more...] about What is the NLGI scale?
