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What are thin section bearings?

February 4, 2019 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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As you may have guessed, thin section bearings are exactly like what their name suggests: thin. These parts feature a compact design that results in a thinner, more lightweight product than other types of bearings. As a result, thin section bearings … [Read more...]

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What are cam followers?

January 28, 2019 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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A cam follower is a component that is intrinsically tied to a cam. Cams exist in many applications–dishwashers, sprinklers, etc.–but the most well-known example is that of a camshaft in a car. The goal of a cam is to convert rotary motion to linear … [Read more...]

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When should I use grease for my bearing?

September 24, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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By Chris Wilson There are two main types of bearing lubricants: oil and grease. While grease lubricants are made by mixing oil lubricants with thickeners, this process gives grease lubricants certain benefits that may make them more suitable for … [Read more...]

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What are spherical roller bearings?

September 24, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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By Chris Wilson 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 … [Read more...]

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Questions to Ask Thin Section Bearing Suppliers

July 30, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Chris Wilson is the general manager at Ritbearing Corporation, a U.S. manufacturer of specialty thin section ball bearings that also serves as an international distributor of ball and roller bearings and specializes in custom-engineered bearing … [Read more...]

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Tapered roller bearings from Ritbearing

October 19, 2016 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Tapered Roller Bearings Tapered roller bearings are built to thrive in demanding environments. Tapered roller bearings are designed with an outer raceway that’s tapered off like a segment of a cone. This shape prevents bearing slippage and allows … [Read more...]

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Company Profile: RitBearing

July 12, 2016 By Marisa Martin Leave a Comment

Company Name: RitBearing  Established: 1946 Headquarters: Covington, GA Some Products: Angular Contact Ball Bearings, Bearing Inserts, Cam and Roller Bearings, Needle Roller Bearings Mission Statement/Motto: "The focus of Ritbearing … [Read more...]

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