Bearings are internal machine components that are crucial to motion applications. They reduce friction between moving parts by giving a surface something on which to roll rather than slide. Rotary bearings consist of smooth rollers or metal balls and … [Read more...]
A guide to ball bearing materials
By Preston Souza Product Specialist, xiros Bearings Ball bearings can be used in a range of applications, from medical and packaging technology to electronics and office technology. Since these components are available in different types of … [Read more...]
Basics of plain bearings
Plain bearings are cylindrical sleeves that bear light to moderate radial loads. They slide radially or axially over shafts to allow rotary motion or linear motion (or sometimes both) of these loads. Plain bearings of all types are compact and … [Read more...]
Scanning performance of air bearings
Stefan Vorndran • PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. Air bearings are common in scanning applications. Scanning involves moving either a work-piece or an optic at a constant velocity, while a reading or writing operation takes place. Such operations … [Read more...]
MinebeaMitsumi stock purchase of C&A Tool Engineering Inc.
MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. has announced that MinebeaMitsumi, in coordination with the Development Bank of Japan ("DBJ"), has agreed with the shareholders of C&A Tool Engineering, Inc., a precision machinery metal processing manufacturer (Headquarters … [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...]
The value of integrating partners early in the design process
Edited by Mike Santora In the traditional product design model, bearing selection isn’t usually a large factor. Not much differentiates one bearing from another, the thinking goes, so why spend time considering the type of bearing to be used when … [Read more...]
Trelleborg gets Johan Sverdrup oil field contract
Located on the Utsira Height in the North Sea, 160 kilometers west of Stavanger, the Johan Sverdup oil field will be operated by electrical power generated onshore, significantly reducing offshore emissions of climate gases. Daily production during … [Read more...]
Schaeffler expands apprenticeship program to South Carolina location
Schaeffler is expanding its award-winning manufacturing apprenticeship program in the United States. Schaeffler is preparing to award journeyman tool & die certification to the first group of apprentices to complete the company’s rigorous … [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...]
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