This is the second installment of a 5 part series on bearing trends. By David R. Mikalonis 2. MULTI-FUNCTIONALITY Bearings equipped to perform multiple functions have taken bearing technology – and machinery – to higher levels of … [Read more...] about SKF on bearing trends: Part 2
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SKF on bearing trends: Part 1
By David R. Mikalonis Every innovation in the design, engineering, and materials for rolling element bearings ultimately expands options for design engineers to specify the right bearing for the right application and, in turn, elevate equipment … [Read more...] about SKF on bearing trends: Part 1
Bearing in handheld power tools: Noise and Vibration
By Christine Berlly A noisy and vibrating tool will quickly cause discomfort for its operator, particularly in factory or production environments where motion and operations are repetitive. In the case of ball bearings, noise and vibration are … [Read more...] about Bearing in handheld power tools: Noise and Vibration
AST: Bearings in encoders: Part IV- Environmental Specifications
By Christine Berlly Encoders are used in such a wide array of equipment that they can be found almost anywhere. These include oil rig platforms in the North Sea, mining equipment in Africa and the International Space Station in orbit above the … [Read more...] about AST: Bearings in encoders: Part IV- Environmental Specifications
AST: Bearings in encoders: Part III- Mounting and Preload
By Christine Berlly Bearing preload is critical in encoder spindle designs. Preload is the application of an axial load across a pair of bearings that removes the free internal clearance (or looseness) that is present in each bearing by … [Read more...] about AST: Bearings in encoders: Part III- Mounting and Preload
SAFQ inch-series Cooper Quick-Change bearing pedestals
New SAFQ inch-series Cooper Quick-Change angled bearing pedestals are now in stock for immediate delivery as quick change-out replacements for industry-standard pillow block housings. Their unique design consists of two split halves enabling easy … [Read more...] about SAFQ inch-series Cooper Quick-Change bearing pedestals
Are certain industries influencing basic bearing design?
Basic bearing design has remained largely static over the last few decades. But some emerging industries have people curious about how specialized application demands might foster changes in bearing design. Is this really the case? We spoke with … [Read more...] about Are certain industries influencing basic bearing design?
Is there a greater need for in-house engineering support in the bearing industry?
We asked Emerson Bearing Boston's Steve Katz about why the demand for in-house engineering support has grown and is expected to grow further in 2017. Here is what he had to say: "Emerson Bearing Boston has expanded services to provide custom parts … [Read more...] about Is there a greater need for in-house engineering support in the bearing industry?
Bearing temperature and vibration check: Video
In this fan maintenance video, we learn how to check bearing temperature and vibration. Hartzell www.hartzellairmovement.com … [Read more...] about Bearing temperature and vibration check: Video
PTDA 2017 Canadian Conference features new format in Toronto
Registration is now open for the PTDA 2017 Canadian Conference, to be held June 7-9, 2017, at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For the sixteenth year, key decision makers of the Canadian power … [Read more...] about PTDA 2017 Canadian Conference features new format in Toronto