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Navigating the cosmos with precision

July 15, 2024 By Mike Santora

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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

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How can I prevent catastrophic bearing failure via proper lubrication?

July 25, 2023 By Mike Santora

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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?

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Reduction of hot oil carry-over in high speed running turbo application bearings

October 27, 2022 By Mike Santora

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By Dipl. Ing Thilo Koch and Dr.-Ing. Abdelhakim Laabid Tilting pad journal bearings are used in turbo machines like turbo compressors, turbo gears, gas turbines, and steam turbines. By increasing the power density, the applied loads and velocities … [Read more...] about Reduction of hot oil carry-over in high speed running turbo application bearings

Filed Under: Air bearings, Ball Bearings, Bearing Basics, FAQs, Featured, Lubrication

What Are EMQ-Rated Bearings?

September 28, 2022 By Mike Santora

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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?

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What Are Tapered Roller Bearings?

September 28, 2022 By Mike Santora

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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?

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Are plastic bearings fit for high load applications?

March 30, 2022 By Mike Santora

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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?

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How can bearings contribute to a greener aerospace sector?

March 3, 2021 By Mike Santora

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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?

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What are the different types of bearing seals?

December 2, 2020 By Mike Santora

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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?

Filed Under: FAQs Tagged With: ritbearing

What is bearing obsolescence management?

August 31, 2020 By Mike Santora

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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?

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What’s the importance of high-temperature lubricants in bearings?

May 12, 2020 By Mike Santora

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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?

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