Approximately 27,000 ceramic tiles cover the exterior of the NASA Space Shuttle — a reusable spacecraft that carries astronauts in a low orbit around Earth. Acting as a thermal barrier to the 1650 degrees Celsius generated by atmospheric re-entry, … [Read more...] about Ceramic vs hybrid bearings
Navenor’s bearing problems solved with Thordon Retrofits
Thordon Bearings has completed a range of water-lubricated and grease-free bearing installations to a third salt lugger in the Salinor/Navenor fleet, following the successful retrofitting of bearings to problematic newbuilds. The Brazilian owner … [Read more...] about Navenor’s bearing problems solved with Thordon Retrofits
NTN double-row angular contact ball bearings help in chemical plant application
A major US-based chemical production plant was experiencing repeated, premature bearing failures on the screw pumps in the titanium dioxide production process. The repetitive failures of the large bearings on these pumps created product quality … [Read more...] about NTN double-row angular contact ball bearings help in chemical plant application
NTN’s Sentinel Series saves poultry processing plant thousands
A major US-based poultry plant processing approximately 175,000 birds per day was struggling with catastrophic bearing failures on both their poultry cage washing machinery and cage unloading systems. The repetitive failures on these two critical … [Read more...] about NTN’s Sentinel Series saves poultry processing plant thousands
New double-nut design saves time, eliminates difficult measuring
The Timken Company is expanding its line of mounted bearings with spherical roller bearing solid-block housed units that allow for even easier installation and removal for a multitude of applications. “Timken spherical roller bearing solid-block … [Read more...] about New double-nut design saves time, eliminates difficult measuring
What are bearing heaters and what are they used for?
If bearings are mounted using the cylindrical mounting process, it can take considerable force to achieve the necessary interference fits to prevent the bearing from spinning on the rotating component. Heating bearings is a good way to temporarily … [Read more...] about What are bearing heaters and what are they used for?
Emerson Bearing announces special bearings for Semiconductor and Medical
Severe environments call for special bearings. Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, offers special bearings for corrosive … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing announces special bearings for Semiconductor and Medical
Emerson Bearing Boston announces dedicated marine spares Division
Emerson Bearing Boston has announced the formation of a dedicated Marine Spares division to cater to port authorities and the marine spares industry. With this growing customer base, Emerson Bearing Boston caters to commercial shipping and fishing … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing Boston announces dedicated marine spares Division
What are double direction angular contact ball bearings?
Double row angular contact ball bearings correspond in design to two single angular contact ball bearings, but take up less axial space. They can accommodate radial loads as well as axial loads in both directions. They provide stiff bearing … [Read more...] about What are double direction angular contact ball bearings?
Bearing breakdown: single row deep groove bearings
By Christine Berlly The most widely used roller bearing type in the world due to their versatility and overall performance, single row deep groove ball bearings are characterized by having deep raceway grooves. The inner and outer rings have … [Read more...] about Bearing breakdown: single row deep groove bearings