Levels of Precision – How to Get the Most Dimensional Stability from Rolling Bearings
Leave a CommentTemperature is extremely important when choosing a bearing. Whether due to friction, electrical current, electromagnetic induction, or an extreme external environment, bearings are often required to perform in high temperature environments. We’ve provided this quick article to help you understand the essence of what it takes for your bearing to take the heat. Bearings are […]
Levels of Precision –The Best Material for Your Application Environment
Leave a CommentThe purpose of a rolling bearing is simple, reduce the rolling friction while supporting the applied load. Most rolling bearings are composed by two concentric rings – known as the inner and outer race – separated by a set of evenly spaced elements rolling in between them. Selecting a bearing requires choosing a series of […]
Levels of Precision—Protect Your Bearings with Proper Clearance Fits and Preloads
Leave a CommentClearance, preloading, and fit are common mechanical engineering concepts that also apply to the rolling bearing, for which they have a crucial importance. At Action Bearing we want to make sure that your bearing selection is perfect for your design. In this post, we will discuss clearance fits and preloads. First, it is important to delineate between […]
Action Bearing To Host Manufacturing Day Event
Leave a CommentEach October, professionals from various industries celebrate Manufacturing (MFG) Day. This national event gives companies the opportunity to open their doors to the general public. The goal: to discuss current trends and innovations in the industry, as well as to address challenges faced by manufacturers. MFG Day exists to promote transparency within the industry—a goal […]
Levels of Precision: Choose the Right Bearing to get the Best Life for Your Application…
Leave a CommentAt Action Bearing we are fully dedicated to our customers, and take pride in making outstanding products as well as providing accurate documentation of their performance. Our bearings are engineered and manufactured with the highest levels of precision, and uphold the highest quality standards, however, no bearing lasts forever. So how can you be sure that […]
Levels of Precision – Choose Wisely: How Fast Your Bearings Need To Go
Leave a CommentA rolling bearing is composed of: two rings – known as the inner and outer race – separated by a set of rolling elements, which are most often kept at a relative distance by a cage. At its most basic level a rolling bearing decreases rotational friction and supports radial and axial loads. Each element is […]
Golf Cart Market Is a “Tap In”
Leave a CommentAction Bearing launched a Golf division to specifically cater to the bearing needs of golf courses and facilities utilizing golf carts throughout the U.S. Our Golf division was created to meet increased demand and significant growth in this particular market over the past two years. Richard Furtado leads our Golf division. A resident of Boston and […]
Measure More Accurately with Action’s Free Digital Calipers
Leave a CommentPlant and facility managers, engineers, architects, designers, and even some home improvement enthusiasts know full well the critical importance of proper measurements. Across projects in almost every industry, the accuracy of measurements can determine the success or failure of the entire endeavor. At times, operators and designers need to revisit a project because a measurement […]
Action Bearing Forms Wastewater Treatment Division
Leave a CommentWhen you talk about wastewater treatment plants, in many cases, you are talking about facilities that are built, operated and maintained with taxpayer dollars. So keeping these plants running smoothly and efficiently depends greatly on using the right parts and timely replacement of those parts. That’s why Action Bearing formed a special wastewater treatmentfacilities division. To […]
Action Bearing Launches Plastics Division
Leave a CommentIn the film The Graduate, a family friend advised Benjamin Braddock to get into plastics, that there was a great future there. We couldn’t agree more. That’s why Action Bearing recently launched a new division to supply bearings and related products to the plastics industry. The plastic industry is dominated by extruders and injection molding machines. […]