Tag: Ball Bearings
Reasons Why Ball Bearings Fail
Blog | January 23rd, 2020To maintain the separation of bearing races, a ball bearing is deployed. This type of rolling-element bearing reduces rotation friction and supports loads of the rotating assembly. At least three races are used to contain the balls and transmit the loads through these balls. As the bearing races rotate, the balls of the rotating assembly […]
Extreme Conditions that Impact Bearing Life
Blog | January 9th, 2020Almost all manufacturing facilities of food, steel fabrication, aerospace, marine, automotive, medical devices, and others use rolling-element bearings. These bearings are among the most significant contribution of modern technology that makes any business produce products faster than ever before. They carry and support the load and transmit power while allowing relative motion between two structures. […]
Ball Bearings vs. Sleeve Bearings: What is the Difference?
Blog | December 12th, 2019Generally, bearings are made to carry load and facilitate motion. As a result, they have a wide range of applications. They are commonly incorporated in automobiles, computer fans, washing machines and many other industries. There are two main types of bearings namely ball bearings and sleeve bearings. To further know where to apply them best, […]
Advantages of Thin Section Bearings for Technologically Advanced Machines
Blog | December 3rd, 2019Thin section bearings are machine parts that are very vital for the performance of almost every contraption invented by man. They have changed with the time and needs, and today have evolved into thin section bearings, a type which is used for technologically advanced machinery that requires utmost precision. These are extremely useful in highly […]
The Importance of Effective Sealing Systems in the Conveyor Bearing Life
Blog | November 22nd, 2019Let’s not beat around the bush, bearings won’t enjoy a long work life if their internal workings are contaminated. In all honesty, that’s one of the few weak points of their design. Ultimately, even a few grains of gritty dirt can wreak havoc on a set of high-performance rolling elements. They can’t function well, not […]