A key element of machinery designed for heavy-duty applications, the tapered roller bearing consists of a cone (inner ring), a cup (outer ring), rollers, and a cage. The rollers are tapered in the shape of truncated cones, and both the inner and … [Read more...] about What Are Tapered Roller Bearings?
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Bearings for tough conditions in textile manufacturing
When a manufacturer of spinning equipment used in textile production came to AST Bearings with a recurring equipment disruption issue, AST found a solution that protected the bearings from contamination. A long-time customer of AST Bearings that … [Read more...] about Bearings for tough conditions in textile manufacturing
A customized approach to marine environments
AST’s customized approach to problem solving helped a manufacturer of weather-beaten products find bearing relief. A middle market OEM that produces outdoor electrical cabinets had a problem: With many of their cabinets located near coastal areas, … [Read more...] about A customized approach to marine environments
Robotics and automation bearings
The use of robotics and automation continues to grow more prevalent across industries, particularly in manufacturing, as companies are realizing the full potential of its ability to reduce costs, boost production and deliver greater efficiency and … [Read more...] about Robotics and automation bearings
The benefits of bearing re-lubrication
Bearings are often produced with a lubricant that is generic and doesn't cater to unique applications when ordered directly from a factory. Bearing relubrication offers multiple benefits in the interest of time, availability, and the assurance of … [Read more...] about The benefits of bearing re-lubrication
The benefits of bearing re-lubrication
Bearings are often produced with a lubricant that is generic and doesn't cater to unique applications when ordered directly from a factory. Bearing relubrication offers multiple benefits in the interest of time, availability, and the assurance of … [Read more...] about The benefits of bearing re-lubrication
Bearings help in optical inspection equipment application
Nearly a decade ago, a manufacturer of optical inspection equipment came to us with a dilemma: Its equipment was having problems, well, focusing. Despite incorporating state-of-the-art technology into the product’s overall design, the focusing … [Read more...] about Bearings help in optical inspection equipment application
AST lubrication and bearings help in extreme weather application
A middle market OEM that produces outdoor electrical cabinets had a problem: With many of their cabinets located near coastal areas, weather exposure, including salt from ocean spray, was compromising the integrity of its products, which incorporated … [Read more...] about AST lubrication and bearings help in extreme weather application
AST on bearing failure analysis
By Christine Berlly When a bearing fails prematurely, an experienced bearing engineer can often times reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the problem. Using the resources of AST's bearing engineering laboratory, metrology lab and tool … [Read more...] about AST on bearing failure analysis
AST moves East coast HQ to new facility
AST Bearings has moved its East Coast headquarters to a new 35,000 square foot facility in Parsippany, New Jersey. Only a few miles from its previous location, AST expects the new location to improve its engineering, laboratory, packaging and … [Read more...] about AST moves East coast HQ to new facility