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...]
Part 2: Timken and Robbins team up for the OCIT project
By Mike Santora Timken and Robbins are collaborating on the tunnel boring machine set to carve a path for the Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel in Akron, OH. In this second and final installment of story, the project's principle engineers give us an … [Read more...]
Ceramic bearing technology
Waukesha Bearings applies ceramic and cermet (ceramic-metallic composite) materials to thrust and journal bearing designs to extend bearing capabilities in applications where traditional materials and polymers fall short. The extremely hard surfaces … [Read more...]
Aluminum tin bearing technology
Waukesha Bearings continues its work in advanced material bearings with the application of aluminum tin (AlSn). A drop-in replacement for babbitt tilt pads, AlSn-lined tilt pads provide higher load capacity than babbitt pads due to higher … [Read more...]
Why you should consider air bearings
by Matt Reck, Product Line Manager, Air Bearings Systems,Physik Instrumente It’s easy to overlook air bearings. Most of the time, mechanical bearings work well enough for a motion application. Most, but not all. Submicron bearing rumble not an … [Read more...]
What do you know about Spherical Roller Thrust Bearings?
Spherical roller thrust bearings are similar in purpose to ball thrust bearings in that they are designed to handle loads primarily in one direction. But unlike their ball-based cousins, the cylindrical design of the roller thrust bearing means they … [Read more...]
What do you know about Ball Thrust Bearings?
A thrust ball bearing is a specific type of rotary ball bearing designed to handle light to moderate axial loads only. They generally consist of two, possibly grooved, raceways and a set of caged ball bearings. Unlike roller thrust bearings, thrust … [Read more...]