Universal joints have remained virtually unchanged for a century. The new approach from CCTY simplifies the design by replacing many central components with one – a square ball.
Double Row Angular Contact Bearing for Wheel Hubs & Knuckles
Double row angular contact wheel bearings have two split inner rings, a solid outer ring and integral seals. The CCTY Bearing Company wheel bearing is made specifically for off-road vehicles. Due to the working environment, they must have tight seals designed to prevent ingress of containments, such as mud, dirt and dust, while maintaining proper torque values.
Spherical Plain Bearings & Their Features
Spherical Plain Bearings – or SPBs, spherical plane bearings or ball bushings – are used when alignment between a shaft and housing have to accommodate movement, or where rotating tilting movements are required. So, they are found in applications that require rotation or oscillation.
All-in-One Ball Joint: A Case Study
Executive Summary
A prospective customer was having sourcing, quality, assembly and maintenance issues with some of the ball joint components used on the front suspension of rugged utility vehicles. CCTY Bearing Company designed a solution that eliminated the ball joint issues, which also proved to be:
- Less expensive
- Cleaner and faster to assemble on the production line
- Easier to source by consolidating three part numbers
- More reliable than previous parts
India Office Opens
The Indian market is becoming a manufacturing hub for major global original equipment manufacturers. To respond to the growing demand for CCTY Bearing’s products, the bearing manufacturer is expanding its footprint with a new office in Gujarat, India.
The India location will allow CCTY Bearing to fully service the market with a range of products specific to construction, agricultural, material handling and small vehicle OEMs, including:
Metal Polymer vs Plastic Bushings FAQs
Plastic bushings are getting some press lately and many are wondering how they compare to metal polymer bushings. Below are a few of the most frequently asked questions about plastic bushes: Key Differences, Advantages, and Common Questions Answered What is the difference in load capacity? Due to the physical and mechanical aspects of the material, …
What are Bearing Assemblies?
Original equipment manufacturers are constantly looking to reduce costs and streamline production. One way to accomplish both goals is through bearing assemblies. A bearing assembly is when two or more individual components, such as a tie rod and rod end, are fully assembled at the manufacturer and shipped to the OEM as one piece. Bearing …
Questions to Ask about Steel in Tie Rods (Infographic)
When sourcing tie rods, finding information about the steel used to form them will go a long way in providing peace of mind – especially when it comes to applications that involve risk management. Below are three questions that you should ask your bearing manufacturer.
The Anatomy of a Bushing
Bushings are fully customizable based on the application and performance needs. They are available in a variety of compositions with different features. Below is a simple breakdown of bearing options: