A recent LinkedIn question was posed regarding the Square Ball Universal Joint® and its mechanics. John Sweetwood, the bearing’s co-designer, answers the questions regarding pins, seals and cost in this post.
Voting for the Best Steel Backed Self-Lubricated Bushing
We thought a look at how people vote for bearings was in order.
3 Signs it’s Time to Breakup with Your Bearing Distributor
Bearing distributors are a vital business partner. After all, they provide the components that make your finished products move. However, there may come a time when you should re-think the partnership – either as a growth initiative or due to a breakdown in the relationship.
Advancements in Lubrication
Science Breakthrough
Lubrication is what keeps a bearing in motion over time. It’s a vital element when it comes to the life of a bearing as it works to lower friction while keeping the bearing from overheating. When friction is low, it results in less energy – and in the case of piston assembly friction reduction in internal combustion engines, less gas and oil.
Understanding Spherical Plain Bearings (SPB)
Spherical Plain Bearings (SPB)/rod end bearings are generally used to connect or transfer movement such as connecting ends on control linkages, hydraulic cylinder rod ends, vehicle steering linkage suspensions, heavy equipment articulated joints and other severe duty uses where pivoting misalignment is present.
5 Things to Look for in a Bearing Distributor
Bearing distributors can be a manufacturer’s best friend. They provide a range of bearings along with well-stocked inventories. Here are a few things to keep in mind when searching for a new bearing provider:
The Power of a Square Ball U-Joint
The universal joint has remained fundamentally the same for more than a century. One of CCTY’s design teams, John Sweetwood and Rich Perlberg, found a way to simplify the design making the movement smoother and stronger. The conception of a square ball made it possible. A universal joint can contain more than 100 individual components. …
The Case for Matching Shaft with Self-Lubricating Bushings
A bushing design that experiences frequent start-ups and shut-downs can lead to premature wearing – or even failure. This also happens when a bushing runs too dry, for example when there is a sudden loss of contact lubrication, an aggressive contamination influence or simply an under-designed mating shaft.
Understanding Bushings
Bushings are the bearing with multiple uses and names – bushing, bushes and often times just the term bearing is used.
7 Secrets to Long Term Agreements
As a bearing suppler, we have seen our share of long-term agreements (LTA). And, we’ve learned a few things about what makes some more successful than others. Below is 20 years of insight on how to best approach the arrangement.