Hydraulic & pneumatic cylinders including shocks have a term called cushioning. Cushioning is required to decelerate a cylinder’s piston stroke before it hits its lowest point and strikes the end cap. Excess cushioning increases the time it takes for the piston to reach the end of its stroke, and not enough cushioning increases the impact shock at the end of stroke.
High-Heat Stabilizer Link Uses Rod End with PTFE Liner
When it comes to ATV and off-road vehicles, bumps in the road are expected – and even sought out. However, their toll on the suspension system needs to be kept in check. Traditionally, a stabilizer link is added to maintain a smoother ride for the on or off-road riding experience.
Ask a Design Engineer: Square Ball U-Joint
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.
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.
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.
Metal-Polymer Bushings and High Load Applications
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.
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.