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 increasingly common, … [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 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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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