Extending Bearing Service Life: Accounting for High Speed
Leave a CommentAn Important Factor in Bearing Maintenance While bearings remain some of the most rugged and resilient components, they can still fall prey to the problems of wear. Unremedied, worn bearings can result in much larger problems; their failure almost inevitably brings mechanical systems to a halt until they can be repaired. To avoid this expensive […]
Bearings and Their Environment
Leave a CommentA Major Influence on Service Life When examining the factors that can affect the service life of bearings, it is important to remember environmental considerations. Bearing failure is rarely caused by bearing material or manufacturing problems; instead, it is frequently due to the effect of foreign substances on bearing functionality. The amount of dirt, debris, […]
The Importance of Proper Grease and Lubrication
Leave a CommentRolling bearings are precision bearings, such as balls or rollers, which carry loads in a variety of applications with relatively little resistance. They are durable in even the toughest conditions and maintain a long service life; this can be projected as a period of time or a total number of rotations depending on the application. […]
Bearing Failure Modes
Leave a CommentPrecision bearings are industrial components that carry loads in a variety of applications. Roller bearings, which operate with rolling elements such as balls or rollers in a raceway, are reliable and durable. In fact, more than 99% of rolling bearings reach their projected service life, even in the toughest conditions. While only a small percentage […]
Levels of Precision – Don’t Stress: How Load-Carrying Capacity Affects Bearing Service Life
Leave a CommentBearings—just like people—have to deal with stress. It’s important when choosing a bearing to make sure that it doesn’t get “stressed out”. In other words, it’s important to make sure that the carrying capacity of the bearing can handle the amount of load it will experience. If a load is too big for the bearing’s […]
Bearing the Holidays Made Easy: How Bearings Are Used in Toys for All Ages
Leave a CommentWhile there might be a few youngsters out there who still believe every gift they receive was made in Santa’s workshop, high-quality, long-lasting toys are made possible by committed manufacturers working with the best components. High-tech gadgets may rate highly on many people’s lists, but a multitude of sought-after toys and games still employ basic […]
Levels of Precision – How Bearing Numbers and Codes Affect Bearing Life
Leave a CommentThe first time you choose a bearing catalog, it can be intimidating and confusing. The catalog can seem to be written in a secret code, with a series of letters and numbers that are unknown to anyone who hasn’t chosen a bearing before. This blog post will help you crack the code and understand how […]
Levels of Precision – Learn About Proper Tolerances to Extend Bearing Life
Leave a CommentHave you ever looked at a bearing catalogue and felt like you were reading a foreign language, with bearing tolerances written in a series of letters that you’re sure are supposed to make sense? At Emerson Bearing, we want to help you choose the right bearing for your application. That is why we’ve prepared this […]
Levels of Precision – 6 Ways to Extend the Service Life of Your Bearings
Leave a CommentAt Action Bearing, we understand how crucial it is to choose the right bearing for the right application. If you need to extend the service life of your bearing, you must first consider the kinds of things that can cause wear so that they can be avoided or resolved.
Levels of Precision – Protect Your Bearings from Premature Wear to Extend Service Life
Leave a CommentAt Action Bearing we know that the service life of your bearing is important and want to help make sure that your bearing doesn’t get worn out too soon. This blog post aims to describe bearing wear and service life to help you get the most out of your bearings. What is wear? In a rolling […]