According to the TUC, the average rail commute in the UK takes an average of 2 hours and 11 minutes, each day. Also, last year more than one-third of trains failed to arrive at stations due to technical faults. Chris Johnson, managing director of … [Read more...] about Smart bearings: The demise of slow-comotives
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Sizing and selecting bearings with software in 2020
By Travis Shive | Analytical Tools Expert • SKF USA Inc. Bearings are a fundamental part of any machine — which is why the design of their moving elements can mean the difference between an efficient machine and one that continually wears out and … [Read more...] about Sizing and selecting bearings with software in 2020
Top bearing trends: IoT, new materials, and innovation lubrication modes
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...] about Top bearing trends: IoT, new materials, and innovation lubrication modes
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...] about Don’t blame it on the bearings
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...] about What are the potential problems with preload?
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...] about Preload: How much is too much?
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...] about Bearing Tips Podcast: CCTY Bearing Company’s Evan Poulakidas
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...] about Freudenberg Sealing Technologies introduces a seal that comes with an integrated bearing
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...] about What are the different types of bearing lubricants?
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...] about Bearing specialist sponsors model car racer