Heavy trucks in construction must function in the harshest environments. This machinery depends on mobility and movement, two factors that require bearings. The more prominent bearings found in the heavy-truck industry include bushings and spherical plain bearings.
Spherical Plain Bearings & Hydraulic Cylinders
Hydraulic Cylinder Bearings
SPBs or spherical plain bearings are key components in hydraulic cylinders as they are designed to take very heavy loads and impact. Hydraulic cylinders give power to the moving accessories on construction equipment, so having a strong and reliable hydraulic cylinder bearings maintains up time and equipment productivity.
3 Things Heavy-Truck OEMs Look for in Bearing Manufacturers
Whether it is to raise a boom or carry heavy loads, earth moving trucks rely on bearings. Choosing the right bearing means:
A New U-joint (Video)
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, …