Bronze bushings are a type of plain bearing, a component that works in much the same manner as a steel bearing. Multipart bearings, however, are equipped with several moving rings and many rolling elements. Bushings are simpler constructs. They’re made from a single rounded cylinder or sleeve. Interestingly, these bronzed sleeves work very well as […]
In a realm that allows for nothing but a series of rolling elements and a complementary set of polished rings, any contaminant whatsoever can cause major problems. These pristine moving parts only have room for a thin lubricating film, not coarse-grained hitchhikers. Still, knowledge is power, so let’s see what common external factors are out […]
Bronze bushings are a type of plain bearing, a component that works in much the same manner as a steel bearing. Multipart bearings, however, are equipped with several moving rings and many rolling elements. Bushings are simpler constructs. They’re made from a single rounded cylinder or sleeve. Interestingly, these bronzed sleeves work very well as […]
Sliding elements work in concert to assure fluid rotational motion. They slide while canceling friction and enhancing lubricative prowess. Of course, as efficient as these component parts surely are, they can fail. Correct bearing installation practices postpone this possibility, but what happens when the installation is substandard? Let’s address correct bearing installation methods, procedures that […]
Ironically, most drive components rotate, which means they’re not designed to generate linear motion. In fact, there are gears, drive shafts, and axles rotating within a vehicle, so their accompanying bearings have a crucial role in automotive products. They’re in the transmission system, the steering column, and even operating deep within the engine. Finally, well, […]