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What You Need to Know about Chinese Steel in Bearings

August 21, 2025May 24, 2016

Bearings are produced worldwide and used in applications ranging from conveyors to aerospace applications. Each country or region has their own “Bearing Steel Standard.” Based on where the company is located and where its bearings are manufactured, the steel is coded as one of the following: In theory, all steel grades are comparable, however, the …

Preventing Bearing Rust with the Right Methodology

February 19, 2026May 20, 2016

Whether it’s on your car or in a bearing, rust is never a good thing. Corrosion is caused by environmental factors such as water, salt water, acid/alkaline solutions or chemical intrusion.

Bearing Assembly Solution Solves Vexing Noise Issue

August 26, 2026May 9, 2016

An industrial sweeper OEM was encountering a subtle noise variation within a fan assembly. The occasional noise vexed engineers so their design engineer reached out to CCTY for help.

Preparing for a Rebound in Construction

February 28, 2022April 19, 2016

Ready for some good news? According to a survey conducted by McKinsey & Company, two out of three European OEMs believe that revenue and profit will increase by 2020.

Understanding Bushings and their Applications

December 19, 2023April 1, 2016

Bushings are the bearing with multiple uses and names – bushing, bushes and often times just the term bearing is used.

How it Works: Elements of a Ball Bearing

February 28, 2022March 15, 2016

How to Vet a Chinese Bearing Manufacturer

August 21, 2025March 4, 2016

China is home to the largest manufacturing base in the world. As a bearing company that has produced award-winning products in China for more than 20 years, we have witness other companies struggle to find the right partner.

Keeping Bearing Deliveries on Schedule During a Strike

May 21, 2024March 3, 2016

Executive Summary

When contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union and waterfront employers broke down, shoremen went on a work stoppage, which eventually led to a strike. As a result, containers were left to languish on the water for weeks.

CCTY was monitoring the progression of talks and began routing shipments through an alternate source weeks before the strike. This foresight allowed customers to keep their production lines on schedule without an increase in transportation fees.

Bearing Redesign: New Parts Shipped in 70 Days

November 4, 2026March 3, 2016

Executive Summary

A snowmobile customer needed a stronger ball joint than what was originally specified for a new design. The part had been approved and orders placed. However, after analyzing the ball joint in field tests, it was determined that the stud needed to be enlarged without expanding the housing. CCTY’s engineers designed a solution that adhered to part specifications in just one week. Due to the timely response, the client was able to reorder without delaying the production schedule and continue testing the sled without interruption.

Common Causes of Bearing Failure

May 21, 2026February 25, 2016

There are a great deal of reasons for bearing failures, ranging from improper lubrication to excessive loads to contamination and corrosion. When you have a business to run and jobs that need to get done, you don’t have time for bearing failures. All bearings must be properly installed, lubricated, and maintained to keep in well …

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Executive Summary

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Executive Summary