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Insulated Bearings Data Sheet: Specification Guide for DGBB & Cylindrical Roller Series (VL0241/VL2071)
Do your motor bearings fail prematurely due to electrical erosion? Using Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) improves efficiency but introduces shaft voltages and stray currents. These currents arc through standard bearings, causing micro-pitting, fluting, and eventual catastrophic…
TFL Bearing Technical Parameters Guide: 2026 Ultimate Handbook
Sourcing bearings for your machinery isn’t just about matching a part number on a box; it’s about engineering reliability into your production line. Whether you are sourcing for high-speed electric motors, heavy-duty agricultural machinery, or precision…
Bearing Brinelling: True vs. False Brinelling & How to Prevent Them
Imagine this scenario: You are a motor manufacturer. Your team builds a premium electric motor, and it passes the final QC vibration test with flying colors. It runs smooth as silk. You pack it up and ship…
Bearing Fits Explained: How to Choose Shaft & Housing Tolerances (H7/m6 Guide)
Many engineers confuse Bearing Precision (manufacturing accuracy) with Bearing Fits (installation tightness). While precision is determined by the manufacturer, the fit is determined by you—the machine designer or repair technician. In this guide, we break down the complex world of ISO…
How to Spot Counterfeit Bearings (SKF/FAG/Timken) & The Smart Alternative
Cost of “Too Good to Be True” Counterfeit bearings are a multi-million dollar global problem. For procurement managers and maintenance engineers, a fake bearing isn’t just a wasted purchase—it is a ticking time bomb. It leads to…
How to Match EMQ Bearings Z and V Ratings to Your Application
When sourcing EMQ bearings (Electric Motor Quality bearings), you will inevitably encounter the ratings Z1, Z2, Z3 and V1, V2, V3. But looking at a catalog specification sheet rarely tells the whole story. Is a Z3 bearing always necessary? Does a…
Bearing Buying Mistakes: A Guide to Sourcing Reliable Bearings from China
After 20 years in the bearing industry, I’ve learned a hard truth: Most bearing failures don’t start in the factory. They start in the purchase order. If you have worked with the TFL Bearing team, you…
In order for medical facilities to deliver the most accurate and efficient care possible, engineers who design diagnostic and laboratory equipment need to take every detail into account.
Motion control solutions from NSK – which include linear actuators, ball-screw actuators and linear guides – prove how they can make a difference when it comes to delivering clear and consistent real-time results. Diagnostic equipment frequently…
Analysis of the market size of China’s bearing industry in 2025
Bearings are an important part of contemporary machinery and equipment. Its main function is to support the mechanical rotating body, reduce the friction coefficient during its movement, and ensure its rotation accuracy. The basic structure is…
NTN participated in the 17th China International Machine Tool Show in Beijing【CIMT 2021】
NTN Corporation (NTN) will exhibit at the 17th China International Machine Tool Exhibition “CIMT 2021” to be held in Beijing, China from April 12th to 17th. This exhibition is the largest machine tool-related exhibition in China…
Spread the quality and potential of IKO products to the world at trade fairs
How do you convey the quality and unique advantages of carefully crafted IKO products? One of the valuable opportunities is exhibitions and trade fairs, which can raise face-to-face awareness with visitors with a strong interest in…
NACHI-FUJIKOSHI CORP In China
NACHI-FUJIKOSHI CORP in China In 2004, the establishment of Fujikoshi (China) Co., Ltd. in China, the main business includes machining, industrial robots, functional components, materials, and other product sales and after-sales service. The company currently has…
KOYO&JTEKT participated in the 2020 China International Bearing and Special Equipment Exhibition
The 17th China International Bearing and Special Equipment Exhibition ended successfully on December 12, 2020, at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai). The exhibition brought together nearly a thousand bearing-related companies worldwide to participate in…
How do you choose the right bearing?
I have a client who came from Cambodia. He bought bearings from our company; we have cooperated since a year ago. Someday suddenly he called and said there was a bearing is brokenthe roller of the…
When to Use Self-Aligning Ball Bearings? Applications & Misalignment Guide
Dealing with shaft bending or mounting errors? Choosing the right bearing is critical. Self-aligning ball bearings are the premier solution for applications struggling with misalignment issues that would destroy standard deep groove ball bearings. When to Use Self-Aligning…
In order for medical facilities to deliver the most accurate and efficient care possible, engineers who design diagnostic and laboratory equipment need to take every detail into account.
Motion control solutions from NSK – which include linear actuators, ball-screw actuators and linear guides – prove how they can make a difference when it comes to delivering clear and consistent real-time results. Diagnostic equipment frequently…
How do ball and roller bearings work? Types and durability calculation. DIN ISO 281
Bearings are used to reduce the friction between two objects that are in a linear or circular motion against each other. The first intuition came from Leonardo Da Vinci in his studies regarding friction. But the…
Let you quickly understand thrust bearings from 4 aspects
Thrust ball bearings are classified into those with flat seats or aligning seats depending on the shape of the outer ring seat (housing washer). They can sustain axial loads but no radial loads. For Single-Direction Thrust…
How to prolong the service life of slewing ring bearings
The slewing ring includes an inner ring and an outer ring, one of which usually contains a gear. Together with the connecting holes on the two rings, they achieve optimized power transmission through simple and quick…
