Category Archives: Bearings
In tough environments, ball bearings can often pose a greater risk than reward. When it comes to applications with extremely high or low temps, incomplete rotations, locations difficult to regularly maintain, exposure to bulk solid contaminants or components submerged in liquids, just to name a... Read More
Introducing the RBC Roller®—a cam follower that was developed for customers needing a high degree of assurance of long cam follower life. This specially-designed cam follower by RBC is a great problem solver for production machinery applications where downtime is critical and must be avoided,... Read More
Repaired bearings can be returned to like-new specifications in about one-third of the time, costing up to 60 percent less than a new bearing Why has bearing repair grown significantly in popularity among heavy industrial customers? According to Timken®, most bearings in heavy industrial applications are... Read More
Determine The Right Bearings For YOUR Application & Environment The basic function and design of a ball bearing have not changed drastically since it was invented in the 1700s. However, features, such as bearing seals and shields, have since been adapted to both protect ball... Read More
Made entirely in the USA, SilverThin manufactures thin section bearings for industrial and defense applications. But what, exactly, is a thin section bearing—and what renders it useful? SilverThin helped us answer some of the most Frequently Asked Questions regarding Thin Section Bearings. » What... Read More
Wheelsets and traction motors (rail vehicles), DC and AC motors (drivetrains), and generators (wind power) can all be exposed to electric current—which can be extremely harmful to roller bearings. While it is very difficult to eliminate the causes of bearing voltages that are induced by... Read More
With each day, technology and product innovations become more centered around convenience and adding ease to our daily lives. In the industrial world, this translates to discovering new ways to achieve greater operational efficiency, whether that’s improving machine systems or streamlining conventional processes, like the... Read More
What’s that awful noise that you just heard from deep within the operating guts of one of your most critical pieces of equipment? That was your bearing━biting the dust and interrupting a critical operation━and you need to fix it, fast, because downtime is a productivity... Read More
Bearings Limited Since 1947, Bearings Limited has been dedicated to providing high-quality products, competitive pricing and a level of unmatched service to bearing and power transmission distributors like IBT. Over the past 60 years, they've evolved from a small business selling government surplus to an... Read More
Browning Browning® is an industry leader in V-belt drives and power transmission products. Found in a multitude of industries all over the world, the Browning name has over 100 years of history under their belt of providing high quality, reliable, and outstanding performance in products that drive... Read More
Sealmaster In 1935, the Sealmaster® ball bearing was born. By 1946, the business had grown to a point where they built a new facility devoted to the exclusive manufacturing of ball bearings. Today, although they have expanded their product offering, they continue their focus on performance... Read More
If your machines aren’t running, you’re not making money. This is especially true when it comes time to repair or overhaul your machinery, as these tasks often result in costly production downtime while your equipment is offline. Bearing replacement is typically an integral part of... Read More
Kaydon Since 1941, Kaydon engineering experience and expertise has helped us solve some of the world's most demanding bearing challenges. Kaydon's exceptional engineering support provides our customers with problem-solving, application-specific custom and standard thin section ball bearings and slewing ring bearings. High Quality Solutions Kaydon solutions... Read More
Nachi Technology Inc. Nachi is a worldwide manufacturer of innovative products: bearings, precision cutting tools, hydraulic equipment, machine tools, robots and high-speed steel. We are proud to deliver products manufactured to the highest possible standards and maintain an ongoing commitment to quality. Choose from a... Read More
Good news for food and beverage processors: there is a brand-new technology available that makes bearing covers safer—and naturally more sanitary. Seen by X-Ray or Metal Detector The new patent pending metal detectable mounted bearing covers use a polymer material developed for ABB-Baldor specifically for... Read More