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Warning: Using the Wrong Lubrication Could Destroy Your Bearings
It’s true—lubrication missteps can cause overheating or excessive wear in your bearings. And no one wants that. Those factors can lead to bearing failure, which may cost your company time and money to repair. SO, HOW CAN YOU MAKE SURE THIS DOESN’T HAPPEN TO YOUR...
Industry Spotlight: Primary Metals
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...
Another Success Story: Water Pump Bearing Case Study
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...
Common Causes of Bearing Failure: Volume 3
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...
Common Causes of Bearing Failure: Volume 2
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...
Common Causes of Bearing Failure: Volume 1
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...
4 Money-Saving Preventive Maintenance Tips For Your Bearings
Be honest, did you make any resolutions this year? According to the University of Scranton, 45% of Americans will make a New Year’s Resolution. 47% of those resolutions are related to self-improvement or education and 34% are related to money. If you haven’t made a...
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...
Naughty or Nice: How Does Your Supplier Price Bearings?
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...
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...