Mechanical Components Reference Materials

Description: Three alternatives to traditional retainers are retaining rings, spiral rings, and wave springs. More compact than conventional hardware, these can work alone or in concert to fulfill functional ...

Description: Simple concept. Using a retaining ring to fasten your assembly instead of a traditional fastener not only reduces your costs, but also has a lower environmental footprint. Fewer parts and less ...

Description: Rotor Clip is proud to be the only manufacturer of every style of retaining ring. With our precision manufacturing capabilities, we offer standard and custom parts in sizes ranging from .040″ to ...

Description: Thermal expansion is a common problem in applications that are exposed to high temperatures or that use materials sensitive to temperature changes. The usual problem is that internal components become ...

Description: Most engineers have plenty of experience with traditional coil and disc springs, while single and multi-turn wave springs remain something of a mystery. Wave springs, particularly those made from flat ...

Description: Rotor Clip is proud to be the only manufacturer of every style of retaining ring. With our precision manufacturing capabilities, we offer standard and custom parts in sizes ranging from .040″ to ...

Description: Most fluids moving through a system require the utilization of a pump or compressor. Pumps are generally designed to move liquids or gasses. Compressors normally move gas due to its natural ability to ...

Description: A cage contains the balls while the grooved aligning seat washers guide them. Washers that have the shaft centered through them are called “shaft washers” and washers installed in the ...

Description: Sonkit Industry Technology has successfully passed the Emerson Process Audit!. ...

Description: Ball bearings are used in a wide range of mechanical applications to reduce friction between two moving parts. Radial ball bearings and Angular contact ball bearings are two common types of ball ...

Description: Needle roller bearings have needle rollers as rolling elements. Needle roller bearings are defined where cylindrical rolling elements are classified as needle rollers if the rolling element diameter ...

Description: Proper installation of bearings is crucial for smooth operation and extended bearing life. A critical aspect of bearing installation is determining the appropriate shaft and housing fits. This article ...

Description: Bronze Bushings are long lasting and are inherently resistant to wear and tear and have high load-bearing capacity. Bronze bushings are used in numerous industrial and commercial applications. Bronze ...

Description: Kaydon Bearing Company was started in 1941 and currently leads all others in the manufacturing of standard slim or thin section bearings, section ball bearings, and slewing ring bearings. ...

Description: Dental handpieces are an essential tool used in dental procedures to drill, polish, and cut teeth. They require high-speed rotation to ensure accuracy and efficiency in dental procedures. Miniature ...

Description: The ability of bearings to withstand static and dynamic loads is essential for their proper functioning. Static load carrying capacity determines a bearing’s ability to withstand loads at rest. ...

Description: The words Heim Joints are synonymous with Rod Ends since Lewis Heim invented them and founded the Heim Bearing Company, currently a subsidiary of RBC Bearing Company. Rod Ends are spherical plain ...

Description: Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Bin Replenishment Services (Bin Service) are proven approaches to inventory management. They can help improve the relationship between the Vendor and the Customer by ...

Description: One explanation is to understand the construction of Angular Contact Bearings as they are designed with relief in the ring raceway shoulders. The outer ring would have a relieved raceway shoulder. The ...

Description: Hybrid bearings extend performance and life, having more useful features than standard bearings. Hybrid bearings have steel rings typically made from AISI52100, 440C, or Cronodur. Hybrid bearings ...

Description: The bearing service life of a rolling bearing rotating under load can fail due to material fatigue and wear at the running surfaces of rings and rolling elements. Statistically stressed bearings may ...

Description: Bearing manufacturers have standardized using AISI 52100 steel for manufacturing bearing rings and rolling elements. Rings are heat stabilized to a minimum of +150 C. ...

Description: Bearings are utilized in many machine tools. Some examples where precision bearings are applied are drill presses or drilling machines, CNC controlled machine tools, industrial robots, machining ...

Description: Medical devices or medical robots that have moving parts will need some type of bearing or bushing to facilitate motion. The types of bearings and applications are many and varied. Once the type of ...

Description: When we talk about robots and bearings, we can summarize that any bearing can be used in a robotics application. ...

Description: The development of bearings, bearing materials, and lubrication have taken place over centuries in incrementally small steps. A typical standard bearing has dimensions and ratings which are universal, ...

Description: Deep groove ball bearings are the most common type of bearings specified due to their utility in transferring both high radial and axial loads. ...

Description: For a radial ball bearing or roller bearing to function correctly, both the fit between the inner ring and shaft and the fit between the outer ring and the housing must be right for the application. ...

Description: Bronze sleeve bearings are a great choice for many applications due to their resistance to corrosion, long-lasting durability, and ability to work with a variety of other materials. They are also ...

Description: There are various types of Cylindrical Roller Bearings, they all have rollers guided on one raceway ring between retaining shoulders and captured by the cage. ...

Description: The first thing in comparing brands is to identify what areas you want to compare. Quality bearing manufacturers meet international standards. It is easy to identify brands part numbers as they are ...

Description: In the previous article, we have already begun to tell you about Miniature bearings, their main properties and their characteristics. The first article featured NMB brand miniature bearings. ...

Description: Power Generation Bearings are the specific types of bearings used in applications which produce electric power. Magnetic, hydrodynamic and rolling bearings are the three basic types of thrust bearings ...

Description: An Open bearing usually operates in an environment where the bearing is immersed in fluids such as lubrication oil. Open bearings do not have seals or shields and they expose the inner raceways, ...

Description: Spherical Roller Bearings are designed for carrying high loads. Of all rolling bearings spherical roller bearings are applied wherever high shock forces are present. In addition to shock loading this ...

Description: What are thin or slim section bearings? Simply, these are bearings whose width dimension is narrower than a standard bearing. Why would one use a narrow width bearing instead of a standard bearing? ...

Description: Thrust ball bearings are designed for supporting axial forces. Thrust bearings are used when axial forces are too high to be transmitted by the use of radial ball bearings or where rigidity for ...

Description: To avoid wear on machine components a good place to start is properly maintaining the bearings. ...

Description: Electric Motor Bearings, also known as EMQ bearings, are manufactured for electric motors. However, many manufacturers have created an EMQ standard which applies to all bearings they manufacture. For ...

Description: Bearings have evolved into three basic types ...

Description: You have already done the first thing for how to find and order high precision ball bearings in finding us. Quality and Value and reputation are the most important things in identifying a supplier. ...

Description: High-quality bearings combined with thoughtful selection and consideration of the demands for the application can result in lowering longer-term costs. ...

Description: Over six million passengers board roughly 100,000 flights in countries throughout the world daily. Bearings are used extensively in aircraft applications and must conform to strict standards. ...

Description: Bearings need to be able to operate in any environment and are precisely designed to fit on shafts and into housings to function efficiently. ...

Description: Bearing radial Play also referred to as bearing internal clearance, refers to the amount of radial and or axial displacement which occurs inside a bearing. In manufacturing to adjust the internal ...

Description: Noise from bearing applications may be due to defects in the outer and inner rings , the balls or by contaminants in the bearing. Limiting noise and vibration are as critical in modern applications as ...

Description: Technically a bushing is a type of bearing. Plain bearings, sleeve bearings, journal bearings and bushings are considered the same thing for practical purposes. Bushings, sleeve, plain and journal ...

Description: Ball bearings are often used for reducing friction within a mechanical assembly. ...

Description: It’s essential to determine the basic size starting with the bore or shaft dimension. Basic bearing dimensions (b) bore, (D) outer diameter, and (W) width are used as the starting point in ...

Description: Seal lifetime is a function of various parameters dependent on the material and application. For thermoset elastomer seals, function and lifetime is often limited by the amount of permanent ...

Description: Numerous rolling bearing types are classified according to their design features and uses. While the main load direction creates the distinction between radial and thrust bearings, the shapes of the ...

Description: Over six million passengers board roughly 100,000 flights in countries throughout the world daily. Bearings are used extensively in aircraft applications and must conform to strict standards. ...

Description: A PHu-50 module is required, with USB-Micro cable, and PC with programming Software PHprogrammer.exe V6.0+. Other than these items a load device is required, and Power Supply able to supply voltage ...

Description: The super stroke solenoid is a special implementation of the tubular solenoid design, modifications have been made to the geometry of the pole‐piece and magnetic return path to produce a device ...

Description: Full ceramic bearings are made of ceramic rings and balls with a non-metallic retainer and seals. Full ceramic bearings are excellent for high-speeds, low friction, and offer exceptional resistance to ...

Description: Internal bearing clearance is the free space between the inner and outer raceways of a bearing. It is also known as radial internal clearance or axial internal clearance. The internal clearance of a ...

Description: Bearing tolerances is an essential aspect of engineering design, and their significance cannot be overstated. Bearings play a crucial role in the proper functioning of rotating equipment, and their ...

Description: Understanding friction torque in bearings will help engineers in selecting the correct design for their application. In this article, we will explore factors affecting friction torque in bearings, ...

Description: Miniature Angular Contact Bearings are designed to handle both axial and radial loads in high-speed applications where space and weight are critical. They are used in a wide range of industries, ...

Description: Optimizing the performance of warehouse robots provides efficiency and productivity for any automated warehousing operation. Achieving full optimization involves the use of high-quality precision ...

Description: Ball bearings are mechanical components designed to reduce friction between moving parts while supporting rotary motion. They consist of an inner ring, an outer ring, and a set of steel or ceramic ...

Description: In 1945, linear ball bushings were patented, and they began to be marketed commercially during the 1950’s. Ball bushings were the primary linear motion guidance system until the 1970’s, ...

Description: For practical purposes, we are not designing bearings but placing already designed bearings into applications. The complex engineering and analysis of bearing design is best left to the major ...

Description: Seals are critical to the function of a device. For instance, seals prevent sweat and water from entering wearable devices, keeping them free from corrosion, shortage, and failure. Meanwhile, sealing ...

Description: O-rings are an essential component in many industrial manufacturing processes. These simple yet effective rubber rings provide a tight seal between two mating surfaces, allowing for the transfer of ...

Description: A gasket is a form of seal that bridges the space between two surfaces to prevent leakages. When installed incorrectly, gaskets will fail to function properly. To maintain your rubber gaskets' optimal ...

Description: Airfoil bearings vs. magnetic bearings in turbo blowers ...

Description: The design is simple as the only components are the needles and the cage. Needle Roller and Cage Assemblies are perfect for use in small envelope designs. This type of bearing is considered a direct ...

Description: C-3 versus standard clearance is simply that C-3 is looser having more play than a standard fit bearing. Each application determines the fit clearance so the designer will determine tolerances and ...

Description: Bronze bushings are widely used in many applications due to their unique combination of strength, durability, and machinability. Oil impregnated bronze bushings are a cost-effective and ...

Description: WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT COUNTERFEIT BEARINGS? ...

Description: Micro or Miniature bearings are essential components in a wide range of mechanical systems, from medical instruments, robotics, and all types of industrial machinery. They are designed to reduce ...

Description: If you've searched for bearings online, you've likely come across product descriptions boasting about meeting ANSI, ISO, or ASTM standards. You know the standards are a sign of quality - but who came ...

Description: Understanding your application requirements, operating environment, loads, and speeds are the basics for getting started in your search for the best bearing design for your application. Our article ...

Description: CUSTOM RPV SEALS HELP EXTEND GERMAN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT'S OPERATIONS ...

Description: In robotics, the precision functioning of mechanical components is required for optimal performance. Bearings, serving as vital components in robotic systems, play a pivotal role in reducing friction ...

Description: Sliding contact bearings, also known as plain bearings, are a type of bearing that operates by sliding rather than rolling. Sliding bearings have been used for centuries, and are designed in ...

Description: Without proper lubrication, bearings will have increased friction and wear, leading to overheating and premature failure. Lubrication reduces friction and wear by penetrating around the bearing's ...

Description: Calculating the life expectancy of bearings is important for design. Engineers can use a bearing life formula to predict its useful life, taking into account loads, speeds, and lubrication. The ...

Description: What are miniature, micro or small bearings? Miniature bearings sometimes referred to as micro bearings or small bearings are small dimensioned bearings which range in size from .1181 inch to 1 inch ...

Description: The use of Threaded Inserts in plastic assemblies allow designers to replace machined and cast metal components with plastic to achieve significant cost and weight savings without any loss of joint ...

Description: In the 1940s, SPIROL’s founder, Herman Koehl, invented the Coiled Spring Pin to service a need in the aviation industry that couldn’t be met by any other fastener. Throughout the years, ...

Description: Tubular Spacers are generally used to separate / space two components from each other by a distance equal to the length of the Spacer. Typically, a Tubular Spacer is used in conjunction with a bolt ...

Description: Bearings are important for optimal functioning of mechanical systems. Bearings support the weight of rotating shafts and contribute to reduced friction. Poor bearing performance can lead to expensive ...

Description: Loads affecting bearings include force exerted by the weight of the object the bearings support, transmission force of devices such as gears and belts, loads generated in equipment during operation, ...

Description: Ball and roller bearings are machine elements that are used in all kinds of machines and devices with rotating parts. Their properties have frequently contributed greatly to technical and economic ...

Description: Sleeve bearings, also known as plain bearings or “friction” bearings, are the oldest of all bearing technologies. They are versatile bearings that can be used as a linear bearing, rotary, ...

Description: In this article, We willll explore the differences between metal and rubber (plastic) seals, focusing on O-rings as a representative example. ...

Description: The torsional spring rate and load capacity of C-Flex bearings is dependent upon length, width, and thickness of the internal flat spring beams. ...

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Description: Regardless of the application, you always want a bearing to be sturdy and reliable. But when it comes to components for aircraft, the margin for error is almost nonexistent. Passengers, air freight ...

Description: What's teeny tiny and goes really fast? It's not the wasp dive-bombing your soda on a hot day...it's miniature and instrument bearings! ...

Description: The food processing industry demands high standards of cleanliness and hygiene to prevent contamination of food products. To meet these demands, pillow block bearings, or plummer blocks, are used in ...

Description: Did you know these 10 things in your home have bearings in them? ...

Description: When it comes to developing a next generation machine or process, motion system designers often ask the question whether to employ mechanical bearings or air bearings. ...

Description: With the development of electronic products and new energy vehicles, consumers have an increasing demand for power supply and energy storage, and have a higher and higher demand for environmental ...

Description: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has produced a new brochure for AS568 Standard O-Rings in NBR 70, NBR 90, FKM 75 and FKM 90 materials, many of which are in stock and available for quick delivery. SAE ...

Description: The pandemic significantly altered our understanding of what constitutes an office, and remote work became more prevalent. However, a considerable portion of the workforce is now returning to on-site ...

Description: SEALING RADIOACTIVE COMPONENTS ...

Description: Long-time Technetics Group nuclear power partner required a unique gasket and seal solution at a second storage site for spent nuclear fuel elements. ...