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Motor Bearing Lubrication Guide: Why Grease Isn’t Enough for VFDs
Proper lubrication is widely considered the first line of defense against bearing failure. However, in modern industrial applications—especially those involving Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)—standard lubrication practices are often fighting a losing battle. You can use the…
How to Select the Right Grease Temperature for Bearing Lubricating
Introduction Correct temperature for bearing lubricating grease is crucial in the design, installation, and operation of equipment, especially for motors where grease is the primary lubricant. Grease suppliers provide key data like dropping point and operating…
Tips for Store Lubricating Grease: Best Practices for Longevity and Performance
Introduction Lubricating grease is a vital ally for rolling bearings, ensuring smooth operation by forming a thin oil film. Whether you’re a manufacturer or an equipment user, you likely keep a stock of grease on hand…
Oil-Air Lubrication Systems for Bearings: Working Principle & Advantages
Introduction In high-speed industrial applications, proper lubrication is critical for bearing longevity. Oil-air lubrication, often referred to as minimal quantity lubrication (MQL) or compressed air lubrication, is an advanced technology that combines small droplets of oil…
Mastering Mechanical Seals in Vertical Rolling Mills: Design, Installation, and Maintenance
Introduction Vertical rolling mills are vital in the metal processing industry, and their mechanical seals are key to ensuring smooth operation and long-lasting bearings. Poorly designed or maintained seals can lead to leaks, downtime, and costly…
How to Prevent Bearing Rust: Essential Tips for Long-Lasting Performance
Introduction Bearings are the backbone of your machinery, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. But when rust strikes, it can spell disaster—shortening equipment life and grinding operations to a halt. So, how do you stop rust…
Understanding the Two Cylindrical One Ball Bearing Configuration in Motors
Introduction In our previous article, we explained the application of a one cylindrical one ball bearing in electric motors. Have you ever wondered why some motors rely on a specific bearing setup known as the “two…
NSK welcomes visitors to participate in the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show
NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Akitoshi Ichii) will exhibit at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center from April 21 to 28, 2021. The theme of…
Schaeffler expands its production capacities for wind power in China
New production hall opened for the production of large-size bearings for wind power applications in Nanjing The largest production location for wind power bearings within the Schaeffler Group worldwide Implementation of the entire value-added chain in…
Timken Expands Bearing Manufacturing Base in China
Timken, a global leader in bearing and power transmission products, participated in the intensive groundbreaking ceremony of a new project in Hunan Xiangtan High-tech Industrial Development Zone on March 15 to expand its Xiangtan manufacturing base….
SKF ball bearings China production base and R & D center
Company Profile SKF (Xinchang) Bearing and Precision Technology Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary established by the global leader in the bearing industry, SKF Group, located in Ju Industrial Park, Xinchang City, with a registered capital…
To support the shield tunneling industry, Timken renews its efforts
With the vigorous development of infrastructure construction in transportation, energy, and water transfer in China, my country has become the largest country in constructing tunnels. However, tunnel boring construction projects are largely constrained by complex geological…
Schaeffler (Ningxia) Plant: Efforts to build China’s largest passenger car bearing production base
Recently, Yinchuan City held a grand project contract signing meeting. Thirteen high-quality projects with a total investment of 10.33 billion yuan settled in the Yinchuan Economic Development Zone. Among them, Schaeffler FAG (Ningxia) plant auto bearing…
Miniature Bearings Applications and Review
Miniature bearings are designed and available to handle radial, thrust, and combined loads in proportion to the capacity requirements of the small shafts for which they are designed. They are commonly used in fractional horsepower motors, domestic…
What are Crossed Roller Bearings?
Crossed Roller Bearings are compact bearings with their rollers alternately crossed at right angles to each other between inner and outer rings. The orthogonal array of rollers allows the bearing to handle complex loads simultaneously from…
316 stainless steel bearing material
Throughout the late 1800s, stainless steel was a great boon in countless industries and applications. Today, an incredible variety of specific stainless steel grades are available, not to mention stainless steel bearings-each bearing has its advantages….
What is stainless steel bearings
Do you know what a stainless steel bearing is? What is the difference between stainless steel bearings and ordinary bearings? Compared with ordinary bearings, stainless steel bearings not only have obvious advantages in materials but also…
The Complete ABEC Rating Guide: Scale, Chart, and What They Actually Mean
The ABEC scale is an industry-accepted standard for the tolerances of a ball bearing. It was developed by the Annular Bearing Engineering Committee (ABEC) of the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA).
Application of deep groove ball bearings in the printing industry
Application of deep groove ball bearings in the printing industry High-precision rollers are the core of every printing machine. Rolling bearings with small clearance can ensure that the impression cylinder achieves the greatest possible stiffness and…
