By Mike Santora Bearing Tips caught up with Nippon Bearing's national sales manager, Brian Pinkham to talk about NB's position in the bearing industry and what trends he expects through 2020. Bearing Tips: First, can you tell us about Nippon … [Read more...] about Upcoming bearing trends and beyond
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Montgomery, IL-based bearing manufacturer, Aurora Bearing Company prefers to do a few things only, but do them well. We caught up with Aurora's Vice President of industrial sales, Scot Schroeder, to learn more about the company's specialties and some … [Read more...] about Bearing materials trends
Baldor Dodge metal detectable end covers for food processing facilities
Baldor Electric Company introduces a new addition to the bearing family –Baldor Dodge Metal Detectable End Covers – designed to provide a safe solution for food processing facilities. Baldor Dodge patent-pending Metal Detectable End Covers are … [Read more...] about Baldor Dodge metal detectable end covers for food processing facilities
What is the difference between bearing Shields and bearing Seals?
By Joyce Laird, Contributing Editor Ball bearings are available with and without enclosures. Richard Picard, field applications engineer at NMB Technologies Corporation explains that compared to open bearings, shielded and sealed bearings provide … [Read more...] about What is the difference between bearing Shields and bearing Seals?
PTDA announces 2016-17 event dates
PTDA has announced its calendar of events for 2016 and 2017. The following events are open to all members and qualified prospective distributor members. PTDA Regional Networking Event May 11 Mill City Museum Minneapolis, Minn. Sales … [Read more...] about PTDA announces 2016-17 event dates
What slewing ring bearing installation measures are you missing?
With all of the easy questions asked, and the basics covered, what is the next step in ensuring the proper selection and installation of a slewing ring bearing? Here is a short run-down of some easily overlooked, yet abundantly important questions to … [Read more...] about What slewing ring bearing installation measures are you missing?
What questions should I ask when specifying a slewing ring bearing?
Here is a brief list of some of some often overlooked considerations when selecting a slewing ring bearing. Does the support structure concentrate the load? Support structures that are under-designed or don’t uniformly distribute the load … [Read more...] about What questions should I ask when specifying a slewing ring bearing?
When should you select a slewing ring bearing?
Slewing ring bearings have many advantages in applications where the bearing must support an upper structure and facilitate its rotation. Typically large-diameter combination load bearings that lie flat, they are widely used in heavy equipment, such … [Read more...] about When should you select a slewing ring bearing?
Getting blade bearings in shape for the turbines of the future
Blade bearings might not exactly be the most expensive components in a wind turbine, but damage to this fundamental part of the system can result in considerable downtimes and costs. By designing and testing blade bearings under realistic conditions, … [Read more...] about Getting blade bearings in shape for the turbines of the future
Compact sealing technology on course for expanded use
Edited by Mike Santora Before Hallite, a manufacturer of hydraulic sealing solutions, began the design process of its 708 bearing, its engineers knew they needed a more robust bearing with better sealing capabilities. The redesigned sealing … [Read more...] about Compact sealing technology on course for expanded use
