SO, WHAT TYPE OF STEEL MANUFACTURING ARE YOU SUPPORTING?If you’re working in the industry you might already know that this is a key consideration when selecting bearings in the primary metal industry. A variety of bearings are used depending if tube, sheet, or bar...
IF YOU USE INTEGRAL SHAFTED BEARINGS, ARE YOU MAKING THESE THREE COMMON MISTAKES?Mistake #1: Many companies don’t consider all the factors that should go into finding the proper bearing. These factors include: Speed Load Temperature Clearance Lubrication Environment...
Improper mounting. Dirt. Misalignment. Improper lubrication. Corrosion. These are all causes that can lead to bearing failure. We discussed these factors in part 1 and part 2 of our previous posts on the common causes of bearing failure. In addition to a preventative...
You already know that external environmental conditions and improper mounting are big contributors to bearing troubles, but did you know that improper lubrication and contamination are also responsible for many early bearing failures? We hope that the information from...
Did you know that external environmental factors and improper mounting are the most common causes of bearing failure? The bearing type, application and situation are all unique, so you must carefully consider a number of factors before coming to a conclusion about...
This time of year, Santa is said to be checking carefully over all the children to see how they behaved throughout the year. You could benefit by implementing a similar evaluation process when it comes to your bearing supplier.HAVE THEY BEEN BAD OR GOOD?A common...
Thanksgiving is a time most people pause and give thanks for all that they have, including the famous meal that accompanies the holiday. However, one thing most people will forget to be thankful for is bearings. The bearings used in poultry manufacturing are critical...
If you have dealt with one bearing supplier, you have dealt with them all, right? Wrong. Most bearing manufacturers or suppliers will lead you to believe that to experience product quality you have to accept high pricing. Not only is this false, they are using smoke...
When you first partnered with your bearing supplier, your relationship was great. You couldn't stop contacting each other. Both sent emails back and forth, they asked all kinds of questions about your company, your bearing needs and spoke of all the things you would...
This week, kids will run from house to house collecting as much candy as their bags will hold. They will be completely unaware that without bearings, their beloved chocolate bars would never exist. Bearings plays a critical role in the production process of chocolate,...