Updated May 2015 by Lisa Eitel. || Industrial bearings are simple machine elements but are crucial for motion applications. The purpose of a bearing is to reduce frictional forces between two moving parts by giving a surface something to roll on, rather than slide over. A bearing consists of smooth rollers or metal balls and […]
Bearings
What are Linear Bearings?
Linear bearings generally use a pad, bushing, or roller system to carry a load on a rail that need not be a straight line. The rail can be most any length, although that dimension is limited by the actuator. The durability of the bearing is determined by the load and required speed. Furthermore, rails can […]
Jet Edge Waterjet Cutting Machine cuts through any material
Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. (www.jetedge.com) has launched a water jet cutting machine that can process materials measuring up to 5′ x 13′ — the Mid Rail Gantry Model MR513. The new Mid Rail Gantry Model MR513 water jet cutting machine is specifically designed for machine shops, fabricators as well as tile and stone shops. […]
Kason’s Centrifugal Screener comes with a sanitary design
Kason Corporation (www.kason.com) has unveiled a three-bearing shaft that cantilevers for fast removal of internal components — the Centri-Sifter centrifugal screener. External roller bearings are fitted at the shaft’s motor end as well as at the discharge end’s hinged cover to provide optimum support and effectively eliminate vibration during heavy load operation. Opening the hinged […]
Schaeffler introduces lightweight AXS and SGL rolling bearings
The Schaeffler Group (www.schaeffler.de) has introduced two new series of angular contact rolling bearings ideal for applications such as mechanical handling systems, industrial robots and industrial gearboxes — the AXS and SGL series. These cylindrical rolling bearings feature raceways oblique to the bearing axis, and can support high tilting moments as well as significant loads. […]
GRAPHALLOY® 453 High Temperature Bushings
Graphite Metallizing Corporation has announced the availability of additional sizes of the GRAPHALLOY® 453 family of self-lubricating bushings. GRAPHALLOY® 453 Bushings are intended for use in severe industrial applications where temperatures reach 750°F (400°C) or higher. GRAPHALLOY® graphite/metal alloy bushings are designed to operate without lubrication. GRAPHALLOY® 453 Bushings have proven to be successful in […]
CGB Precision Products offers Barden angular contact bearings
CGB Precision Products (www.cgb.com.au), a specialist supplier of super precision ball bearings and related components, has announced that it is offering a series of Barden precision bearings, such as angular contact bearings for machine tooling applications. With one ring shoulder totally or partially removed, angular contact bearings ensure higher speed capabilities and greater load capacity […]
Bearing Cartridges Eliminate Lubrication Downtime
No one wants machine downtime, even to lubricate a joint. When industrial vehicles are down, especially for a difficult repair, the situation reduces the owner’s bottom line. One such time-consuming and costly repair is bearing replacement. To address such situations, GGB, formerly Glacier Garlock Bearings, developed a sealed bearing cartridge that gives off-road OEMs an […]
Boca Bearings launches Anti-Reverse Bearings
Boca Bearings (www.bocabearings.com), one of the trusted names in ceramic bearing technology, has announced the launch of its latest and expanded series of One Way Bearings, which feature a small radial section height and is also known as Anti-Reverse Bearings. One Way Bearings are lightweight, compact, operate directly on a shaft and are ideal for […]
Timken introduces new ADAPT Bearings
The Timken Company (www.timken.com) has unveiled the latest line of high capacity, easy-to-install bearings for the most demanding continuous caster applications in the metal industry, the new ADAPT bearings. This new bearing comes with a unique design that delivers optimal performance, reliability and ease of installation, which translates to lower downtime attributed to maintenance intervals. […]
