LORD Corporation a leader in the management of vibration, noise and motion control celebrated the completion of the first ship-set of the V-280 Valor elastomeric rotor bearings to Bell Helicopter for the V-280 Valor Joint Multi-Role Technology … [Read more...] about LORD Corporation completes first elastomeric rotor bearings for Bell V-280 Valor
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SKF basic condition monitoring kit specs
The SKF Basic Condition Monitoring Kit (CMAK 400-ML) equips manufacturing plants with an essential collection of measurement tools designed to assess the health of rotating machinery across industries. The tools in this compact kit enable … [Read more...] about SKF basic condition monitoring kit specs
How Temperature Conditions Affect Bearing Performance
By: Joyce Laird, Contributing Editor Temperature conditions are extremely important for bearing performance. Adam Leese, Application Engineer for NSK says that knowing the ambient temperature of the application allows for proper selection of … [Read more...] about How Temperature Conditions Affect Bearing Performance
Explaining non-locating bearings
By Joyce Laird, Contributing Editor What is a non-locating bearing? In many industrial applications there is a need for a bearing on each end of a shaft for radial support. “One must float free, however, there is also a need to locate the shaft … [Read more...] about Explaining non-locating bearings
Cutting through the noise: How to account for bearing vibration
In this interview, Bearing Tips and Coupling Tips.com editor Mike Santora speaks with NMB Field Applications Engineer, Rich Picard. Here, they discuss bearing vibration, noise, and the things to look for when specifying bearings for your motion … [Read more...] about Cutting through the noise: How to account for bearing vibration
Turning the volume down on ball bearing noise in your motion system
By Mike Santora Unchecked vibration and noise can have real consequences in a motion system. And it's not just the obvious reduction in bearing life that first comes to mind. Bearing noise in medical applications can create distractions for … [Read more...] about Turning the volume down on ball bearing noise in your motion system
How is an Anderon meter used to measure bearing noise?
Bearing Tips.com asked NMB Field Applications Engineer, Rich Picard how the Anderon meter is used to measure bearing noise. Here is what he told us. "The Anderon meter is a device used to measure bearing vibration. Simply put, the higher the … [Read more...] about How is an Anderon meter used to measure bearing noise?
How are integrated bearing assemblies being used in wind turbines?
There has been a trend in the design of wind turbine gearboxes toward using integrated planet bearings with both Cylindrical Roller Bearings (CRBs) and Tapered Roller Bearings (TRBs). The integrated bearing concept reduces the total number of … [Read more...] about How are integrated bearing assemblies being used in wind turbines?
What is a toroidal bearing?
A self-aligning cylindrical roller bearing is a cylindrical roller bearing inside a spherical bushing, which allows the bearing to accommodate misalignment and axial growth of the shaft. However, the addition of the spherical ring limits the radial … [Read more...] about What is a toroidal bearing?
Company profile: American Roller Bearings
Company Name: American Roller Bearings Established: 1911 Headquarters: Hickory, North Carolina Products: Ball Bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, thrust bearings, custom … [Read more...] about Company profile: American Roller Bearings
