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A key element of machinery designed for heavy-duty applications, the tapered roller bearings consists of a cone (inner ring), a cup (outer ring), rollers, and a cage. The rollers are tapered in the shape of truncated cones, and both the inner and outer ring raceways are tapered to accommodate the sh
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“Great things,” said Vincent Van Gogh, “Are done by a series of small things brought together.” This applies to industrial robots, which are getting smaller and more compact — as are the companies buying them. It’s expected that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be a major driver of the
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On a quarry site, a well-engineered conveyor system can boost productivity by automating much of the transportation process and creating efficiencies that otherwise would not be possible at the ground level.But engineering a quarrying conveyor system is not a straightforward process. Designing a con
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The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a global industrial leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, is hosting an Investor Day at 9:30 a.m. ET today in New York City.Richard G. Kyle, president and CEO, and other members of the executive leadership team will review the company's
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Schaeffler’s Fight Against Counterfeit Bearings in the Mining IndustrySome may think that counterfeiting is a problem that only affects luxury brands, electronics, and cosmetics. However, the truth today is, product piracy affects all industries including the engineering sector. The main reason for
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Dr.-Ing. E.h. Georg Schaeffler filed a patent for a component known as the cage-guided needle roller bearing (NRB) in 1950. A component offering a simple design, robust operation, and a very small design envelope that helped put Schaeffler on the map in the automotive and industrial markets. The com
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SKF has developed a new design for axleboxes to help customers reduce weight and improve the performance of bogies while reducing the environmental impact. The new Y25 axlebox, designed for trains weighing up to 25 tons, complies with industry standards.Including bearing housing, front cover, sealin
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Ball bearing cages are components in ball bearings that separate the balls, maintain the symmetrical radial spacing and, in most cases, hold the bearings together.
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Are you having a hard time finding a suitable wheel bearing for your vehicle? Don’t worry, because in this section we’ll be looking at some important things to keep in mind when shopping for a wheel bearing. Read on to find out what to keep an eye out for and what to avoid.Signs of a bad wheel beari
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Mainly applicable cage: Stamped steel plate reinforced cage (suffix E). Stamped steel cage (suffix CC), glass fiber reinforced polyamide 66 cage (suffix TVPB), machined brass two-piece cage (suffix MB). Machined brass integral cage (suffix CA), stamped steel cage for vibration applications (suffix J
