By Steve Katz, Action Bearing Boston Emerson Bearing Boston Edited by Mike Santora When specifying the correct bearing to use in an application, there are critical factors to take into consideration such as: · Envelope dimensions · Axial and … [Read more...] about When bearings don’t work up to their potential
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Schaeffler’s asymmetric spherical roller bearing for wind turbines
A compact tapered roller bearing unit, with a direct flange mounting facility, makes logistics and mounting significantly easier. Spherical roller bearings which have been optimized to the last µ and a new asymmetric spherical roller bearing allow … [Read more...] about Schaeffler’s asymmetric spherical roller bearing for wind turbines
Carbonitrided Mancrodur for heavy-duty operating conditions
For many years, materials engineers have been trying to make rolling bearing steels more resistant to mixed friction or contamination which includes foreign particles. These conditions typically occur in the steel industry, in mining and in rail … [Read more...] about Carbonitrided Mancrodur for heavy-duty operating conditions
Configurable sensor bearings for monitoring machines
Measuring the loads and displacements which occur in a bearing is a reliable way to assess both processes and machine condition. The more precise the measurement, and the greater the number of measured values, the sharper the digital image. It is … [Read more...] about Configurable sensor bearings for monitoring machines
KUSE X-life, linear recirculating ball bearing
The infeed zones in linear recirculating ball bearing and guideway assemblies, i.e. the area in which the rolling elements are guided into the load carrying element until the load is fully applied, are critical factors for life-limited components. … [Read more...] about KUSE X-life, linear recirculating ball bearing
Bearing inserts for special applications
Joyce Laird, contributing editor Agricultural Industry For extremely contaminated environments, such as agricultural applications, insert bearings equipped with a 5-lip seal on both sides (fig. 1) can be used. The seal consists of a sheet … [Read more...] about Bearing inserts for special applications
When should I use solid film lubricants?
By Joyce Laird, contributing editor The most common bearing lubricants are greases and oils. They circulate within the bearing and coat the components with a film of oil. In contrast to that, solid film lubricants consist of a dray surface coating … [Read more...] about When should I use solid film lubricants?
NKE: Application analysis for lubrication of rolling bearings
For the reliable operation of rolling bearings, correct lubrication is a vital and all too often overlooked factor. By Daniel Stöckl and Klaus Grissenberger, application engineers at NKE Austria GmbH in Steyr. Edited by Mike Santora The main … [Read more...] about NKE: Application analysis for lubrication of rolling bearings
Pillow block housing materials
By Joyce Laird, contributing editor Pillow block housings typically have two bolt holes for mounting to a support surface with threaded fasteners. The bolt holes vary for different housing designs and materials. SKF pillow block bearing units are … [Read more...] about Pillow block housing materials
Bearing insert sealing options
By Joyce Laird, contributing editor SKF supplies all of its bearing inserts with a seal or shield on both sides. For most ball bearing unit applications, no additional external protection is convenient. Therefore, the bearing inserts are available … [Read more...] about Bearing insert sealing options