SKF is providing key components for the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA), a $2 billion telescope system that aims to peer deeper into the universe than ever before. The U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is planning the ngVLA … [Read more...] about Navigating the cosmos with precision
FAQs
How can I prevent catastrophic bearing failure via proper lubrication?
By Jeremy Luchies — FUCHS Lubricants Co. Catastrophes can take many forms from economic crises to fatal disasters. When these catastrophic events hit the news, the first questions usually asked are how did this happen and how can we prevent this … [Read more...] about How can I prevent catastrophic bearing failure via proper lubrication?
What Are EMQ-Rated Bearings?
The demand for a quiet electric motor – meaning, one that runs with very little noise and vibration – was the primary application that drove engineers to develop and market low-noise ball bearings. Accordingly, the manufacturing equipment industry … [Read more...] about What Are EMQ-Rated Bearings?
What Are Tapered Roller Bearings?
A key element of machinery designed for heavy-duty applications, the tapered roller bearing consists of a cone (inner ring), a cup (outer ring), rollers, and a cage. The rollers are tapered in the shape of truncated cones, and both the inner and … [Read more...] about What Are Tapered Roller Bearings?
Are plastic bearings fit for high load applications?
Steel has long reigned supreme in the bearing world, but thanks to advances in material science, plastic bearings have evolved well beyond the standard injection-molded nylon bearings of times gone by. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyvinylidene … [Read more...] about Are plastic bearings fit for high load applications?
How can bearings contribute to a greener aerospace sector?
In September 2020, Airbus revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of SMB Bearings explains how this grand reveal could spark new life in … [Read more...] about How can bearings contribute to a greener aerospace sector?
What are the different types of bearing seals?
By Chris Wilson A good bearing seal plays a key role in many bearings. Bearing seals actively do double duty, preventing contaminants from reaching the inside of your parts while keeping lubricants from leaking out. Both roles can help extend the … [Read more...] about What are the different types of bearing seals?
What is bearing obsolescence management?
Sourcing replacement components in pharmaceutical manufacturing While the origin of the first bearing is unknown, Ancient Egyptian drawings depict tree trunks under sleds with liquid-lubricated runners used to move massive stone blocks. While not … [Read more...] about What is bearing obsolescence management?
What’s the importance of high-temperature lubricants in bearings?
The temperature of furnaces can reach a whopping 1800° C. For applications exposed to these extremes, how important is choosing and applying the right kind of lubrication? Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of specialist bearings supplier, SMB … [Read more...] about What’s the importance of high-temperature lubricants in bearings?
Ceramic bearing: full ceramic or hybrid ceramic?
When most people think of ceramic bearings, they are usually referring to hybrid versions. Hybrid bearings sit in the middle of ceramic and steel, typically including stainless steel races or rings, and ceramic balls. The steel inner and outer rings … [Read more...] about Ceramic bearing: full ceramic or hybrid ceramic?
