Year: 2018

Single Direction Thrust Ball Bearings

Blog | May 10th, 2018

Learning about bearings may sound uninteresting for some people; however, these little things contribute immensely to our daily lives giving ease of use of machines, equipment, and even our own vehicles. Ball bearings are incredibly important to a variety of industries spanning just about every conceivable subject known to man. To put things simply: bearings […]

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The Importance of Reliable Bearings for Conveyors in Production Plants

Blog | April 30th, 2018

When you think of a functional factory or production plant the first image that comes to your mind will likely feature a conveyor belt. Assembly lines for efficient production of products rely on conveyor belts in order to keep the process moving along. These long and winding belts are the heartbeat of a functional factory […]

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Electric Motor Bearings: Maximising Effectiveness and Capacity

Blog | April 12th, 2018

You don’t have to be an engineer to understand that machines are comprised of numerous parts, big and small, that all need to work together in concert in order to be effective. While not a glamorous topic, knowledge regarding the importance of bearings is very important to the entire process of just about every industry […]

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Conveyor Components: Why the Right Type of Bearings Matter

Blog | March 29th, 2018

Conveyor belts are the heart of any successful operation that needs to manufacture, fabricate, or otherwise move a product. Conveyor belts rely on special bearings in order to stay in operation and keep your business moving. When you look at a conveyor belt you might not instantly understand how important selecting the right type of […]

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Four-point Contact Bearings: What are they?

Blog | March 20th, 2018

We’re not going to lie to you, the world of bearings is a complicated one once you begin to get past the superficial, standard designs. However, no matter how complicated bearings can get, it is important to have the right fittings for the job. At Global Bearings Imports, we’ve spent the better part of the […]

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