Wheel bearings are low maintenance parts, but that doesn’t mean they last forever. So, what does a wheel bearing actually do? How long does it last? And how can you help extend its lifespan?

IntroductionJTEKT Bearings, formerly known as Koyo Bearings, has a long history of designing and developing (hybrid) ceramic bearings for various applications in “special” environments and was the first company to introduce such bearings in mass-production, more than 30 years ago. This article intro

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

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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An ocean of noise could be greatly reduced if more ship owners opted for noise-free marine bearings.This is according to Vesconite Bearings, which is promoting its bearings materials as ones that exhibit low squeal, vibration and noise because of their low friction, small clearances, and no slip sti

The South African Tyre, Equipment, and Parts Association (TEPA) warned local motorists to be on the lookout for “illegal and inferior quality automotive parts” after the Hawks special crime unit discovered R5-million worth of fake NSK-branded bearings in a Tulisa Park, Johannesburg warehouse.