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?
Bearing replacement featured in New MiHow2 video
Motion Industries, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts is pleased to announce the release of another MiHow2 video. The goal of the video series is to provide instruction to viewers to help them with … [Read more...] about Bearing replacement featured in New MiHow2 video
Eaton launches “Power of Authenticity” campaign
Power management company Eaton has announced the new “Power of Authenticity” campaign, which helps authorized distributors and contractors source and supply products quickly and efficiently. By offering competitive prices, stocking programs, … [Read more...] about Eaton launches “Power of Authenticity” campaign
What is a “floating” bearing arrangement?
There are usually two bearings involved in the rotating machine components of a mechanical system. Depending on several factors such as load, cost and necessary running accuracy, engineers use a few different types of bearing arrangements. One of … [Read more...] about What is a “floating” bearing arrangement?
EDT Corp now offering expanded selection of stainless steel ball bearings
EDT Corp has announced an expanded array of stainless ball bearings with three separate price levels. The three series, named “Value Bearings,” “Choice Bearings” and “Classic Bearings” lets EDT Corp to provide high quality ball bearings for … [Read more...] about EDT Corp now offering expanded selection of stainless steel ball bearings
Motion Industries’ pensacola shop recieves “gold” certification
Motion Industries announces that its Service Center in Pensacola, Florida, has recently achieved Timken Bearing Certified Shop "Gold" Level for 2015. Associates from The Timken Company audited the shop, located at 3131 West Navy Blvd., and presented … [Read more...] about Motion Industries’ pensacola shop recieves “gold” certification
What’s being done about counterfeit bearings?
In this interview, Sr. VP, General Council & Secretary for SKF USA Timothy D. Gifford shares some insights into the current counterfeit bearing situation. Specifically, Gifford tells us how the bearing industry is fighting back against the global … [Read more...] about What’s being done about counterfeit bearings?