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...]
What are cam followers?
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...]
When should I use grease for my bearing?
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...]
What are spherical roller bearings?
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...]
Questions to Ask Thin Section Bearing Suppliers
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...]
Tapered roller bearings from Ritbearing
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...]
Company Profile: RitBearing
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...]