One of the chief difficulties in traditional bushing design is lowing friction and preventing premature wear, despite lubrication. This lifecycle concern comes as no surprise given that efficient machines run around the clock and typically produce varying degrees of heat profiles within the operating systems. A secondary lubrication source, such as a costly grease or oil, should be avoided but may need to be considered to help manage the destructive heat influences.
Why is PTFE better than grease for bushing lubricants?
A bushing’s load and dynamic speed condition create heat through high surface interaction that generates friction. Heat, if not properly adjusted, will cause a bearing to fail.
3 of the Most Common Ball Bearing Questions
To fully understand ball bearings, it’s important to know how they work. Ball bearings are relatively simple structures that can carry different load weights depending on their internal structure.
Ultra-Durable, Self-Regenerating Lubrication Discovered
Scientific Breakthrough
Lubrication is a key element in a bearing’s performance and life. It aids in preventing wear and lowering friction, along with protection from extreme temperatures, corrosion and oxidation. Depending on individual applications, the lubricant can be oil, grease or next generation of film based technologies.
3 Quick Ways to Vet Potential Bearing Suppliers
With payroll cutbacks in certain industries, buyers are finding that they have more responsibility and less time to accomplish daily tasks. Naturally, many have started to limit meeting with potential suppliers.
Since new vendors can bring money- or time-saving solutions, it is wise to continue hosting meetings. However, it only makes sense to have them with pre-screened suppliers. Below are three ways to quickly assess if a company is worth a scheduled meeting:
Now is the Time to Entertain New Suppliers
It may seem counterintuitive to source new vendors during a less-than-stellar market, but it’s actually the optimal time to bridge new relationships. The greatest gains can be found in:
What it Takes to be a Successful Mechanical Engineer
Rich Perlberg has been a lead engineer for CCTY Bearing Company since 2003. He began working on off-road vehicle bearings and steering assemblies as soon as he joined the team. Since then, he has designed cam side rollers, steering assemblies and all-in-one ball joints.
Are You ISO Certified?
This is a common question for bearing manufacturers and refers to ISO and/or TS certification. These acronyms have been tossed around for so long that newer buyers know to ask the question, but may be unaware of what the different levels of certification mean.
5 Ways to Prevent Bearing Shipping Fails
Although bearings are the workhorses in motion, they need to be treated with kid gloves during shipping. Why? The slightest nick can damage the bearing’s performance. Here are five questions you should ask your bearing supplier when it comes to shipping: