Often configured with multiple, opposed, preloaded units, single row angular contact ball bearings are designed to accommodate axial loads acting in one direction. Under radial loads, an induced force acting in the axial direction is produced that … [Read more...] about What are angular contact ball bearings?
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Emerson Bearing Boston rolls out extra precision bearings
Some industrial jobs require precision beyond that provided by standard bearings. Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, … [Read more...] about Emerson Bearing Boston rolls out extra precision bearings
Stainless steel and self aligning linear ball bearings
Lubricating Stainless Steel and Self-Aligning Linear Ball Bearings have never been easier. "New Design" pillow blocks and flange blocks from LM76, feature a lubrication fitting, and an alignment set screw in the pillow blocks and flange blocks, and … [Read more...] about Stainless steel and self aligning linear ball bearings
Internal clearance in ball bearings Pt. 2
By AST Bearings This is Part 2 of a two-part article on radial play within ball bearings. General Design Considerations: The selection of the radial play value in a specific bearing application is an important design consideration. As … [Read more...] about Internal clearance in ball bearings Pt. 2
Radial play (internal clearance) in ball bearings Pt. 1
By AST Bearings At first glance, ball bearings are relatively simple mechanisms. However, an analysis of their internal geometries reveals that they are quite complex. For example, the ball to raceway conformity, the radial play, and the number of … [Read more...] about Radial play (internal clearance) in ball bearings Pt. 1
Re-engineered mounted ball bearing units
SKF has launched a newly re-engineered product line of mounted ball bearing units with industry-standard inch series cast iron housings in several designs, SKF inch or metric insert bearings, and several shaft-locking methods. These mounted bearing … [Read more...] about Re-engineered mounted ball bearing units
Ball bearing linear guide stages
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offers two series of low profile, motorized ball bearing linear guide (profile rail) positioning stages. The AQ140 Series and the AQ150 Series of linear stages are available off-the-shelf in travel lengths of: … [Read more...] about Ball bearing linear guide stages
New Alfa Romeo Stelvio with SKF units
The new Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV is equipped with SKF’s third generation, premium quality HBU3. A fully integrated, lightweight wheel bearing system, the HBU3 features a double row angular contact ball bearing with matched rings and ball-sets to … [Read more...] about New Alfa Romeo Stelvio with SKF units
Schaeffler deep groove ball bearings
Schaeffler is expanding its standard rolling bearing business with FAG Generation C deep groove ball bearings through substantial investments in new production and logistics capacities as well as improved product characteristics. In March, the first … [Read more...] about Schaeffler deep groove ball bearings
KUSE X-life: linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies
The infeed zones in linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies, i.e. the area in which the rolling elements are guided into the load carrying element until the load is fully applied, are critical factors for life-limited components. … [Read more...] about KUSE X-life: linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies