Heavy press fits should be avoided. Accuracy of mounting surfaces should be equal to accuracy of mating bearing surface. Misalignment for low torque and running accuracy should not exceed 1/4°.

Bearing manufacturer and distributor SKF has developed a new mobile application (app) that simplifies the task of mounting and replacing bearings. SKF’s Bearing Assist app, developed together with ...

What do clocks, skateboards, and industrial machinery have in common? They all rely on bearings to maintain their smooth rotational movements. However, to achieve reliability, they must be maintained ...

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Replacing worn closing wheel frame bushings on planters is a recurring expense and chore. There are kits to replace those bushings with bearings to eliminate that semi-annual maintenance project.

Large-diameter bearings have no precise definition. But a bore diameter of 12 in. or greater is used to define the size range that distinguishes large bearings from small ones. Some large bearings, ...

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On many vehicles with strut-type suspension designs, the front struts (which include the springs and shock absorbers) are mounted with bearings or bearing plates that serve as the upper pivot points ...

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The process of mounting bearings onto shafts can be problematic when the bearing is heated to expand it so it fits on the shaft. Schaeffler's new FAG PowerTherm range of heaters for bearings and ...