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?
What are counterfeit bearings really costing you?
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 about the cost of counterfeit bearings for individual … [Read more...] about What are counterfeit bearings really costing you?
How to avoid buying counterfeit bearings
In this interview, Sr. VP, General Council & Secretary for SKF USA Timothy D. Gifford shares some insights into the current counterfeit bearings situation. Specifically, Gifford tells us about counterfeit bearings at a global level, and about … [Read more...] about How to avoid buying counterfeit bearings
Bearing dismantling in new MiHow2 video
Motion Industries has announced the release of a new MiHow2 video. The goal of the video series is to provide instruction to viewers to help them with their practical applications. “Proper Bearing Dismantling Procedures Using a Mechanical Puller,” … [Read more...] about Bearing dismantling in new MiHow2 video
igus introduces new expedited shipping for Canadian customers
igus has introduced a new expedited system of shipping directly to its Canadian customer base from igus’ North American Headquarters, located in East Providence, Rhode Island. In the past, igus’ Canadian customers would order from their local … [Read more...] about igus introduces new expedited shipping for Canadian customers
Taconite seal for bearings in split block housings
A new SKF Taconite Seal for bearings in split block housings protects against contaminated or wet operating conditions. Benefits of this multi-stage labyrinth cartridge seal include exclusion of contaminants, improved prevention of water ingress … [Read more...] about Taconite seal for bearings in split block housings
Mobile app with vibration sensor for machinery data
New SKF Enlight combines a new mobile app with a Bluetooth-enabled vibration sensor to allow non-expert staff to gather critical machinery data, effectively turning a standard mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet into a data-collection … [Read more...] about Mobile app with vibration sensor for machinery data