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Small Components, Big ROI: How Bearings Can Drive Exceptional Value
In complex mechanical systems, bearings are often treated as routine parts: small, commoditized, and easy to replace. But in many cases, they “bear”...
Bearing Selection
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Selecting the Right Reinforced Plane Bearing Material for Your Application
Which liner material is best for my application? This is a question that we often hear from our manufacturing partners. To determine the most...
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The Dust Stops Here: Which Bearing Types Overcome Dusty Environments?
Dust and debris are a challenge to all bearings. but impact some bearing types more than others. Food processing lines, paper mills, construction...
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How Will the Food Safety Modernization Act Impact Bearing Selection?
Are you ready for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? The clock is ticking — and most manufacturers need to be in full compliance with the...
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Engineering Plastics Against Steel – Coefficient of Friction
The first step to understanding the Coefficient of Friction (COF) of engineering plastics when compared to that of steel is grasping that the COF is...
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ASTM Standards in Bearing Selection: Why are they Important?
Have you downloaded your free copy of the Bearing Selection Design White Paper? If so, you’re probably familiar with ASTM Testing Standards for...
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Bearing Selection and Achieving the Right Press Fit
I had a great conversation this week about bearing selection and the intricacies of finding the right press fit. As a quick review, press fit is...
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Bearing Nomenclature 101: When to choose bearings vs. bushings?
When should you choose bearings vs. bushings? I’m often asked about bearing nomenclature (see our blog entry on plane bearings vs. plain bearings)....