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Ask Ritbearing: Do You Offer Special Pricing Programs?
DOES RITBEARING OFFER SPECIAL PRICING PROGRAMS FOR DISTRIBUTORS AND OEMS? We will work with you to provide both technical and price-point solutions. However, in terms of pricing, there are some things to keep in mind.FACTORS THAT AFFECT PRICING/ PRICING...
Bearing Material Overview: Plastic
A newer technology, plastic ball bearings provide qualities not offered by steel or ceramic bearings. In the third and final part of our series on bearing materials, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using this non-traditional bearing material.PLASTIC...
Bearing Material Overview: Ceramic
You’ve already heard about why you might choose steel bearings, so now let’s talk about the ceramic option.CERAMIC BEARINGS Bearings made with ceramic materials are usually classified as a hybrid because they commonly have a steel ring (outer race, inner race, and...
Bearing Material Overview: Steel
When you think of bearings, the first material that comes to mind is probably steel. Steel bearings are a “trusted component for use in many designs” according to Design World. When steel bearings are used, there are different options for you to consider for the type...
Ask Ritbearing: Are You Available for Joint Calls & Training?
As a supplier of bearings in the industrial market, we know that joint calls can be effective when done correctly. However, we are sure you’ve been on some calls you felt were a waste of time. We will never waste your time. If you’ve been on a joint call with...
Ask Ritbearing: Are Your Bearing Lines ROHS Compliant?
ARE THE RITBEARING LINES ROHS COMPLIANT? This is a question frequently asked by engineers, and yes, all Ritbearing lines are RoHS compliant.WHAT IS ROHS COMPLIANCE? The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, RoHS for short, restricts (with exceptions) the use...
The Ubiquity of Bearings
Bearings are everywhere. And most people don’t realize how much of an impact they have on daily life. For example, when you get up in the morning and hop in the shower your vent fan and water heater contain bearings. Then when you get in your car to drive to work (or...
Ask Ritbearing: What ABEC Levels Do You Offer?
ABMA, ANSI, ABEC? Many of our customers are interested in learning about the ABEC rating (or grade) of our bearings. But these other groups are also important in the classification process. ABMA- AMERICAN BEARING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION In the United States, this...
What Your Friends Want to Know About Bearings
Let’s be honest. Bearings don’t typically come up in conversation at cocktail parties. But, maybe they should. Did you know bearings were used in some famous historical events and to build some of history’s most important structures? If you work in the bearing...
Ask Ritbearing: What’s Your Minimum Order Requirement?
ARE YOU A DISTRIBUTOR WONDERING ABOUT OUR MINIMUM ORDER AMOUNT? IF SO, YOU’RE NOT ALONE. Many of our distributors ask about our minimum order requirements. We share helpful information and additional points to consider below.WHAT IS YOUR MINIMUM ORDER REQUIREMENT? $25...