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Unique 2D Laser Code Provides Traceability For NSK Super Precision Bearings

Designed to provide a quality guarantee, full traceability and act as an anti-counterfeit measure, NSK's state-of-the-art production facility in Newark, UK is laser marking its Super Precision bearings...

A powerful energy saving solution ideal for industrial fans, blowers and conveyors

SKF has introduced a new E2 Energy Efficient Spherical Roller Bearing. The new bearing, which significantly enhances energy efficiency by reduced bearing friction and energy consumption, is ideal for...

New SKF extreme temperature bearing operates at 350°C without re-lubrication

SKF has announced the introduction of a new Extreme Temperature Bearing. The new bearing features a graphite cage which lubricates the bearing up to temperatures of 350°C - without the need for re-lubrication.The...

SKF launches new sensor bearing

SKF launches a new sensor bearing with improved protection against power surges. Typically used in electric motors, the new bearing has an in-line electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) filter that protects...

Brand New SKF Rolling Bearings Catalogue Now Available from Acorn

A new, and extremely comprehensive, Rolling Bearing catalogue has just been release by SKF, replacing their General Catalogue. The new rolling bearings catalogue has almost 1,400 pages and covers no less...

How are the balls in ball bearings made?

The process to make a ball inside a ball bearing perfectly smooth and spherical every time is surprisingly neat.

Detecting failure in railway bearings

Detecting failure in railway bearings is notoriously hard but innovations in equipment are making monitoring increasingly precise.

My bearing went blue - what happened?

Did your failed bearing go blue? There are two reasons why this has happened. Find out what they are so you don’t make the same mistake again.

The Lundberg And Palmgren Theory: Predicting The Life Of A Ball Bearing

All predictions of the lifespan of a ball bearing are based on the Lundberg and Palmgren theory.

Comparing the maintenance of heavy equipment in rural and urban applications

Urban and rural environments are really different and they put different stresses on heavy equipment accordingly.

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