In adapter mounting, a tapered bore bearing is mounted onto a cylindrical shaft through the use of a tapered adapter sleeve. Many typical split pillow block applications use an adapter sleeve to mount. The shaft seat does not need to be machined to … [Read more...] about What are bearing adapter sleeves?
FAQs
What are angular contact thrust ball bearings?
Angular contact thrust ball bearings are separable, i.e. the washers and ball and cage assemblies can be mounted independently. Although originally designed to support the rotary tables of drilling rigs, they are also suitable for other applications … [Read more...] about What are angular contact thrust ball bearings?
What characteristics are specific to yaw grease?
Yaw bearings are operating with heavy loads and moments, but should provide smooth rotation and resistance to corrosion and wear. Along with these conditions, long-lasting, economical bearings are also a market expectation. Yaw greases are specially … [Read more...] about What characteristics are specific to yaw grease?
When should I use grease for my bearing?
By Chris Wilson There are two main types of bearing lubricants: oil and grease. While grease lubricants are made by mixing oil lubricants with thickeners, this process gives grease lubricants certain benefits that may make them more suitable for … [Read more...] about When should I use grease for my bearing?
Questions to Ask Thin Section Bearing Suppliers
Chris Wilson is the general manager at Ritbearing Corporation, a U.S. manufacturer of specialty thin section ball bearings that also serves as an international distributor of ball and roller bearings and specializes in custom-engineered bearing … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask Thin Section Bearing Suppliers
What is an oil storage station?
Did you know that approximately 50% of all premature bearing failures come from poor lubrication and contamination? These issues can be addressed through preventative maintenance and attention to detail. During storage, maintenance, and transfer, … [Read more...] about What is an oil storage station?
What are labyrinth seals for bearings?
Labyrinth seals are a common type of mechanical seal used to prevent contamination within a bearing system's design. Bearings are frequently used in locations with prolonged exposure to abrasive dust, dirt, debris, or mud. In these heavily … [Read more...] about What are labyrinth seals for bearings?
What are angular contact ball bearings?
Often configured with multiple, opposed, preloaded units, single row angular contact ball bearings are designed to accommodate axial loads acting in one direction. Under radial loads, an induced force acting in the axial direction is produced that … [Read more...] about What are angular contact ball bearings?
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...] about Plain bearings (sleeve bearings) and the shafts they ride
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...] about What’s the best seal design for my bearing application?