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Plain bearings (sleeve bearings) and the shafts they ride

August 9, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

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 increasingly common, … [Read more...]

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What’s the best seal design for my bearing application?

June 29, 2017 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Bearing Basics, FAQs, Featured, Lubrication Tagged With: SKF

How do I determine the loads on a bearing?

June 19, 2017 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Bearing Basics, FAQs, Featured Tagged With: SKF

How do I determine which bearing to use?

June 19, 2017 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

How do I determine which bearing 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 the bearing selections process. With the variety of high-specialized bearing … [Read more...]

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SKF on bearing trends: Part 5

April 4, 2017 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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...]

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SKF on bearing trends: Part 4

April 4, 2017 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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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SKF on bearing trends: Part 3

April 4, 2017 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

SKF on bearing trends: Part 3

This is the third installment of a 5 part series on bearing trends. By David R. Mikalonis 3. APPLICATION-SPECIFIC ENGINEERING From cryogenic pumps to wind turbines, among other critical equipment applications, focused engineering scrutiny of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bearing Basics, Industry News Tagged With: SKF

SKF on bearing trends: Part 2

April 4, 2017 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

SKF on bearing trends: Part 2

This is the second installment of a 5 part series on bearing trends. By David R. Mikalonis 2. MULTI-FUNCTIONALITY Bearings equipped to perform multiple functions have taken bearing technology – and machinery – to higher levels of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bearing Basics, Industry News Tagged With: SKF

AST: Bearings in encoders: Part V- Lubrication

April 3, 2017 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

AST: Bearings in encoders: Part V- Lubrication

By Christine Berlly Welcome to the final entry into our comprehensive look at bearing design considerations for encoders! Bearing lubricant selection (and amount) is critical in optical encoders. Optical encoders rely on optoelectronic components … [Read more...]

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AST: Bearings in Encoders: Part II

March 31, 2017 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

AST: Bearings in Encoders: Part II

By Christine Berlly Here we take a closer look into bearing in encoders, and mechanical specifications in particular. These specifications include runout, starting torque, running torque, maximum RPM, life versus speed/load, and shaft … [Read more...]

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