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Recently, a customer said that their bearing was running hot, at about 80C. Although this seems high, it is not excessively hot. We discussed some of the conditions such as speed, lubricant type, and load, and bearing type. It was reported as a medium load, so calculations suggested that grease was
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Connect in-person with the global bearing and power transmission supply chain by meeting distributors, manufacturers and solution providers.
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Aaron Williams, who provides tech support for Standard Bearings, offers answers to common questions about bearings in ag equipment:OEM bearings tend to be better, but aren’t necessarily the best.The original equipment manufacturer’s recommended bearing is generally the best combination of economy an
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Many companies add grease to their rotating assets on a regular – but unregulated – basis and they believe they are doing something good for the health of their machines. But if they act without guidance, discipline, or accountability, then too much grease gets added and the life of the bearing is c
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On 05.07. and 06.07.2022 the international bearing forum BEARING WORLD took place in the idyllic and culturally rich Würzburg. Around 200 participants from Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden entered into dialogue with 21 exhibitors on these two days – i
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Simple yet sophisticated, the humble ball bearing is arguably one of the greatest technological developments of all time. However, the story is far from written, over the last few decades the design of bearings has advanced significantly. The need for reduced friction, high carrying capacity, a long
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If you are experiencing premature bearing failures, you not only should look at your lubrication practices but also your installation practices. When using an induction heater, it is important to make sure that the heating is steady and even; fast is not always good, especially if you do not know wh
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Bearings may be small, but they play an invaluable role in keeping industrial machinery running smoothly. Improper lubrication, contamination, corrosion, overload, along with improper handling, mounting and storage are all leading causes of bearing failure. Here we outlines five steps to avoid these
