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...
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The 5 Bearings That Keep Wind Turbines Turning
Wind turbine manufacturers typically cover equipment with a maximum warranty coverage of 10 years. Once the warranty period has passed, bearings are almost always near the top of the list of necessary repairs. Wind turbine components have high operating demands and a...
Cranberry Sauce and Bearings: Perfect Sides for Thanksgiving Dinner
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...
Its You, Not Me: When to End Your Bearing Supplier Relationship
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...
Sweet Success: How Custom Engineered Bearings Help the Chocolate Industry
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,...
Why All Bottling Bearings Are Not Created Equal
Some may consider the technology of the bottling industry to be an ironically dry topic, especially when evaluating the role stainless steel bearings have in its overall production efficiency. However, the bottling industry is valued in the billions, making the...
5 Questions to Ask Your Bearing Supplier
For your business, it is vitally important to have the right bearing supply partner that understands your needs and is willing to help find, supply and quickly deliver the right bearing for your application. Sorting through all the options available and which is the...