In this video, we speak with John Bacher, Bearings Manager for Primetals Technologies, at the company’s facility in Warren, OH. Bacher covers the basics on spherical roller bearings and goes into detail on some of the features unique to this … [Read more...] about Spherical roller bearing basics: What do I need to know?
Roller Bearings
ABB’s new Ability Smart Sensor checks condition of bearings
ABB has launched the ABB Ability Smart Sensor for Dodge mounted bearings, part of the ABB Ability Digital Powertrain, that enables “health checks” for bearings. The smart sensor technology provides an early indicator of any potential problems by … [Read more...] about ABB’s new Ability Smart Sensor checks condition of bearings
Spherical roller bearing application for hydraulic excavators
NTN bearings for Caterpillar track final drive: thin-section angular contact ball bearings thin-section tapered roller bearings (for heavy excavators) Turret rotation (swing drive): ULTAGE spherical roller bearings Planetary gears for … [Read more...] about Spherical roller bearing application for hydraulic excavators
NTN on needle roller bearings
By Cécile Truffy There are many types of bearings, the most common being ball bearings, or tapered roller bearings, cylindrical or spherical roller bearings. Their design meets specific technical requirements to adapt to particular use. Among … [Read more...] about NTN on needle roller bearings
What are spherical roller bearings?
Spherical roller bearings are a type of rolling-element bearing that is designed to withstand arduous operating conditions and environments. The main draw of these types of bearings is that they are self-aligning, which gives them the ability to … [Read more...] about What are spherical roller bearings?
Timken split cylindrical roller bearing housed units for hard-to-service bearings
The Timken Company has launched the Timken-brand line of Split Cylindrical Roller Bearing Housed Units designed to reduce maintenance time and cost where bearings are mounted in hard-to-access locations. Now customers have even more options for … [Read more...] about Timken split cylindrical roller bearing housed units for hard-to-service bearings
Cylindrical roller bearings from TBB Bearing
Cylindrical roller bearings have rolling elements that are completely different from ball bearings; they are cylindrical in shape — creating higher radial load capacity than ball bearings of same size. Advantages: 1. Higher radial load carrying … [Read more...] about Cylindrical roller bearings from TBB Bearing
Timken AP bearings for crushing equipment
Shock loads and contamination make crushing equipment one of the toughest kinds of equipment for precision components, particularly bearings. Keeping machine availability high and total cost of ownership low in these harsh conditions requires … [Read more...] about Timken AP bearings for crushing equipment
Rotary bearings: Answers to common questions
Bearings are internal machine components that are crucial to motion applications. They reduce friction between moving parts by giving a surface something on which to roll rather than slide. Rotary bearings consist of smooth rollers or metal balls and … [Read more...] about Rotary bearings: Answers to common questions
Klüber Lubrication offers high-temperature lubricating greases for rolling bearings
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, introduces STABUTHERM greases for rolling bearings in the automotive, beverage, glass and ceramics industries. STABUTHERM GH 461 and STABUTHERM GH 462 feature highly effective … [Read more...] about Klüber Lubrication offers high-temperature lubricating greases for rolling bearings