Tag: SMB Bearings
Trust in the thrust
You might be sat on an office chair right now. Or even better, you may be sat on a swivelling bar stool. Both chairs...
Five steps to avoid common causes of bearing failure
Bearings may be small, but they play an invaluable role in keeping industrial machinery running smoothly. Improper lubrication, contamination, corrosion, overload, along with improper...
Aerospace bearings: where did it all begin?
The evolution of bearings in aerospace
According to Report Linker, the aerospace market is expected to grow from USD 9.6 billion in 2021 to USD...
Should remanufactured bearings become the norm?
The advantages of remanufacturing
According to SKF, it takes approximately 100 process steps to produce a new bearing, compared to roughly ten for a remanufactured...
Non-magnetic and Non-conductive Bearings
Sometimes applications require bearings to be non-magnetic or non-conductive. Such bearings may be required in, for example, medical equipment such as MRI scanners, electron...
The myth of play and precision in bearings
Why radial play and tolerance are not one and the same
There is some confusion surrounding the relationship between the precision of a bearing, its...
Ten tips for proper bearing maintenance
What do clocks, skateboards and industrial machinery have in common? They all rely on bearings to maintain their smooth rotational movements. However, to achieve...
Keeping the food production wheels turning
Exploring innovations in polymer-based lubrication for the food industry
With 13 per cent of bearing failure attributed to lubrication factors, bearing lubrication is a fast-evolving...
Ball Bearing Tolerances Explained
Do you understand bearing tolerances and what they really mean? If not, you're not alone. These are often quoted but often without any real...
Is all bearing surface damage troublesome? Combatting Corrosion at the Design...
Up to 40 per cent of a vegetable crop can go to waste due to the aesthetic requirements of some supermarkets. While a wonky...
