The dictionary definition of the term flange describes a physical ridge or lip, a rim or collar that projects from a rolled edge. It grants a component extra strength and, at least in the case of pipes, provides a fastening plate that enables the two sections to be bound together. It’s a little different with […]
The general public can be forgiven for believing that the ball bearing is the only bearing in use today. It’s the go-to friction reducer, after all, the prevalent form taken by radial motion mechanics because the arrangement of two circular rails (races) and the smoothly rolling balls sandwiched between these rings is ingeniously efficient. Nevertheless, […]
Engineering principles gravitate toward product streamlining, to the preservation of system simplicity. Indeed, for every complex gearing mechanism, there’s a basic, reliable component that hasn’t changed its form in a century. In the case of deep groove ball bearings, it’s this straightforward design principle that keeps the evergreen product at the forefront of bearing technology. […]
The ZEN bearing brand is a German-owned, -engineered, and -operated company that produces many bearing types, including stainless steel Miniature, angular, flanged, locking-nut, etc. in imperial as well as metric sizes. ZEN bearings may be standard or custom, manufactured for the global aerospace, automotive, optical, hydroelectric, defense, and other industries for numerous applications. Global Bearing […]
A ball bearing is comprised of a number of friction-reducing hard balls that run in grooves in two concentric ring surfaces, which is mounted on a rotating shaft. Its primary purpose is to reduce the effect of the rotational friction generated by the rubbing action, so heat produced by the high-speed contact is lessened. Ball […]