The accurate diagnosis of a bearing failure is imperative to prevent repeat failure and additional expense. By Steven Katz • President | Emerson Bearing Rolling bearings are precision machine elements found in a wide variety of applications. … [Read more...] about Bearing failure and analysis
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Additive manufacturing of rolling bearings at Schaeffler
Schaeffler and DMG MORI are continuing their cooperation, expanding it to include the development of additive manufacturing processes for rolling bearing components. Both companies signed a cooperation agreement at JIMTOF 2016, the Japan … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing of rolling bearings at Schaeffler
Part 2: Three more bearing killers and how to stop them
Bearing failure can grind your operations to a halt, resulting in significant lost time and production. Here are the last three of our six common factors that can cause bearings to fail, and what you can do to prevent them. By Jerry Rhodes, General … [Read more...] about Part 2: Three more bearing killers and how to stop them
3 bearing killers and how to stop them: Part 1
Bearing failure can grind your operations to a halt, resulting in significant lost time and production. Here are the first three of six common factors that can cause bearings to fail, and what you can do to prevent them. By Jerry Rhodes, General … [Read more...] about 3 bearing killers and how to stop them: Part 1
How do you select thin section bearings?
By Joyce Laird, contributing editor Why are thin section ball bearings needed? Thin Section Ball Bearings were developed to solve problems where standard deep groove ball bearings are not suitable. John A. Wallace, Vice President of Operations, … [Read more...] about How do you select thin section bearings?
Bearing design considerations for hand tools
By John Wallace, Vice President of Operations, AST Bearings Edited by Mike Santora Handheld power tools are commonplace in a variety of industries from automotive to aerospace. In construction, they are used by professional builders and DIYers … [Read more...] about Bearing design considerations for hand tools
Fake bearings, real danger: Part 2
By Mike Santora 2016 saw sustained strength within the counterfeit bearings market. While global initiatives by companies like SKF and groups like the World Bearing Association have helped slow the bleeding, experts say there is still much to be … [Read more...] about Fake bearings, real danger: Part 2
Fake bearings, real danger: How to fight back in 2017
By Mike Santora 2016 saw sustained strength within the counterfeit bearings market. While global initiatives by companies like SKF and groups like the World Bearing Association have helped slow the bleeding, experts say there is still much to be … [Read more...] about Fake bearings, real danger: How to fight back in 2017
Radial Ball Bearings: Fitting and Mounting Considerations from AST
By Christine Berlly Selecting the proper shaft and housing fit is critical in optimizing a radial ball bearing’s performance and life, and this post will look at some key considerations in the area. A bearing can only perform to its full … [Read more...] about Radial Ball Bearings: Fitting and Mounting Considerations from AST
Bearing counterfeiting: A growing market and a growing risk
Understanding the Scope Even today, there’s a common misconception that counterfeiting is a problem that only affects luxury goods like watches, cosmetics, or handbags. However, the truth of the matter is that today, there are counterfeits of … [Read more...] about Bearing counterfeiting: A growing market and a growing risk