By Joyce Laird, Contributing Editor What is the primary function of a radial shaft seal? Radial shaft seals are used retain to lubrication, exclude contamination and can also separate two fluids. The function that the seal will serve depends on … [Read more...] about Tips for selecting the proper bearing radial shaft seal
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What are minimum loads and why are they important for bearings?
By Joyce Laird, Contributing Editor What are minimum loads? First, an overview is needed. Rolling element bearings are used to reduce friction in rotating machinery by removing as much sliding friction as possible from a system by using rolling … [Read more...] about What are minimum loads and why are they important for bearings?
New app for mounting bearings
SKF today announced the introduction of a new app for its SKF Drive-up Method for mounting bearings. Developed for ease of use in the field, the app is offered in both iOS and Android formats and can be used on smartphones and tablets. Complementing … [Read more...] about New app for mounting bearings
The 5 best bearing basics videos on the internet
Hours of consecutive content streaming is the wheelhouse of cat videos and Netflix binges…not instructional videos on bearings. We’re assuming you don’t have time to find the best of the net on bearings… So we did it for you. Here’s our list of the 5 … [Read more...] about The 5 best bearing basics videos on the internet
SKF to move distribution facility to Tennessee
SKF USA Inc. has announced that it will be be moving its North American automotive vehicle service market distribution and packaging operations from its current location in Hebron, KY to Crossville, Tennessee. The move is expected to result in … [Read more...] about SKF to move distribution facility to Tennessee
Motion systems application examples: Bearings abound in myriad applications
By Mike Santora Bearings are ubiquitous and essential components for reducing friction between moving parts. Their primary function is to give moving parts something to roll on rather than slide over. Their secondary function is to transmit loads. … [Read more...] about Motion systems application examples: Bearings abound in myriad applications
What is a “floating” bearing arrangement?
There are usually two bearings involved in the rotating machine components of a mechanical system. Depending on several factors such as load, cost and necessary running accuracy, engineers use a few different types of bearing arrangements. One of … [Read more...] about What is a “floating” bearing arrangement?
What’s being done about counterfeit bearings?
In this interview, Sr. VP, General Council & Secretary for SKF USA Timothy D. Gifford shares some insights into the current counterfeit bearing situation. Specifically, Gifford tells us how the bearing industry is fighting back against the global … [Read more...] about What’s being done about counterfeit bearings?
What are counterfeit bearings really costing you?
In this interview, Sr. VP, General Council & Secretary for SKF USA Timothy D. Gifford shares some insights into the current counterfeit bearing situation. Specifically, Gifford tells us about the cost of counterfeit bearings for individual … [Read more...] about What are counterfeit bearings really costing you?
How to avoid buying counterfeit bearings
In this interview, Sr. VP, General Council & Secretary for SKF USA Timothy D. Gifford shares some insights into the current counterfeit bearings situation. Specifically, Gifford tells us about counterfeit bearings at a global level, and about … [Read more...] about How to avoid buying counterfeit bearings
