By Cécile Truffy There are many types of bearings, the most common being ball bearings, or tapered roller bearings, cylindrical or spherical roller bearings. Their design meets specific technical requirements to adapt to particular use. Among … [Read more...]
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...]
SKF on recognizing bearing danger signs
SKF Training Solutions has added a new video to its Technical Tip Video Series. In this video, Joe Conyers covers, danger signs for bearings to help engineers and technicians achieve their personal Education/Training requirements. The Technical Tip … [Read more...]
What is a grease packer?
Shaped like a grease gun, the grease packer is a low-pressure alternative for emptying grease cartridges. It provides an easy and clean alternative to manual grease packing of open bearings, and can even be used in other open applications like … [Read more...]
Plain bearings (sleeve bearings) and the shafts they ride
As mentioned earlier — in the FAQ Plain bearings: What are they? — plain bearings are made of many graphite, bronze, and plastics that include PTFE, nylon, and polyacetal. Material improvements have made plastic plain bearings (or sleeve bearings) … [Read more...]
What’s the best seal design for my bearing application?
Matt McCormack, applications engineer for SKF, gives us a little insight into what design engineers are frequently asking him. Here, he specifically focuses on the basics of different seal designs for bearings. This article was taken from a short … [Read more...]
How do I determine the loads on a bearing?
Matt McCormack, applications engineer for SKF gives us a little insight into what design engineers are frequently asking him. Here, he focuses on the basics of determining the loads on a bearing system. This article was taken from a short … [Read more...]
How do I determine which type of bearing to use?
There are a variety of bearing types, so how do you determine which to use? Matt McCormack, applications engineer for SKF gives us a little insight into what design engineers are frequently asking him. Here, he specifically focuses on the basics of … [Read more...]
SKF on bearing trends: Part 5
This is the final installment of a 5 part series on bearing trends. By David R. Mikalonis 5. LUBRICANT ALTERNATIVES Lubrication is critical to bearing and equipment performance, but issues have always persisted, whether involving how and … [Read more...]
SKF on bearing trends: Part 4
This is the fourth installment of a 5 part series on bearing trends. By David R. Mikalonis 4. SPECIALTY COATINGS Coating options can enhance levels of protection for a bearing or perform other functions to promote longer service life in an … [Read more...]
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