By Mike Santora || IoT and predictive maintenance remain critical areas of focus and innovation for the bearing industry in 2020 — as do advances in lubrication and material science. To get a better understanding of these technologies and what … [Read more...]
Don’t blame it on the bearings
Stamping a low-quality metal with a high-quality machine tool probably wouldn’t result in success. But how many operators, unaware of the low-grade material, would blame the machine tool? This event serves as a reminder that pinning the blame on the … [Read more...]
What are the potential problems with preload?
1. Excessive preload: Excessive preload can have a sharp reduction in life due to increased load on the rollers which in turn increases friction, damages the lubricant and can cause high operating temperatures. 2. Variation between target preload … [Read more...]
Preload: How much is too much?
The answer to this question would vary on a case-by-case basis and would depend on bearing type, size and operating conditions. For general applications, the operating clearance range should be within the recommended zone shown in the diagram below. … [Read more...]
Bearing Tips Podcast: CCTY Bearing Company’s Evan Poulakidas
https://soundcloud.com/design-world/bearing-tips-podcast-evan-poulakidas-of-ccty-bearing-company In this edition of the Bearing Tips podcast, Design World editor Mike Santora speaks with CCTY Bearing Company’s Director of North America, Evan … [Read more...]
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies introduces a seal that comes with an integrated bearing
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has introduced a machine component that combines a plastic rotating bearing with a seal in a single, precisely matched unit. The design offers significant weight, cost, and friction advantages over separate bearings … [Read more...]
What are the different types of bearing lubricants?
Good lubrication plays a crucial part for many bearings. The right lubricant creates a protective film that provides a layer of protection. Without that protection, unwanted friction can create wear and tear that impacts the overall effectiveness of … [Read more...]
Bearing specialist sponsors model car racer
Specialist miniature bearing supplier, SMB Bearings has sponsored remote control (RC) car racing champion, Elias Johansson, providing specialist chrome steel miniature bearings to the Swedish RC driver. Chosen for their low friction and supreme … [Read more...]
What do your bearings say about the condition of your equipment?
John R. Bacher, Bearings Manager – Primetals Technologies USA LLC Nearly every machine or device that has rotating components make use of either a rolling element or sleeve bearing. Rolling element bearings basically consist of one or more inner … [Read more...]
The importance of correct entry radius with shoulder bolts
After buzz squeak and rattle testing (BSR) analysis, an OEM discovered failures in its Seating System. The issues included axial play in the seats and noise emanating from the seating system assembly. The OEM vendor reported that the issue was the … [Read more...]
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