Spherical Plain Bearings (SPB)/rod end bearings are generally used to connect or transfer movement such as connecting ends on control linkages, hydraulic cylinder rod ends, vehicle steering linkage suspensions, heavy equipment articulated joints and other severe duty uses where pivoting misalignment is present.
5 Things to Look for in a Bearing Distributor
Bearing distributors can be a manufacturer’s best friend. They provide a range of bearings along with well-stocked inventories. Here are a few things to keep in mind when searching for a new bearing provider:
The Power of a Square Ball U-Joint
The universal joint has remained fundamentally the same for more than a century. One of CCTY Bearing Company’s design teams, John Sweetwood and Rich Perlberg, found a way to simplify the design making the movement smoother and stronger. The conception of a square ball made it possible.
The Case for Matching Shaft with Self-Lubricating Bushings
A bushing design that experiences frequent start-ups and shut-downs can lead to premature wearing – or even failure. This also happens when a bushing runs too dry, for example when there is a sudden loss of contact lubrication, an aggressive contamination influence or simply an under-designed mating shaft.
Understanding Bushings
Bushings are the bearing with multiple uses and names – bushing, bushes and often times just the term bearing is used.
7 Secrets to Long Term Agreements
As a bearing suppler, we have seen our share of long-term agreements (LTA). And, we’ve learned a few things about what makes some more successful than others. Below is 20 years of insight on how to best approach the arrangement.
Metal-Polymer Bushings and High Load Applications
One of the chief difficulties in traditional bushing design is lowing friction and preventing premature wear, despite lubrication. This lifecycle concern comes as no surprise given that efficient machines run around the clock and typically produce varying degrees of heat profiles within the operating systems. A secondary lubrication source, such as a costly grease or oil, should be avoided but may need to be considered to help manage the destructive heat influences.
Why is PTFE better than grease for bushing lubricants?
A bushing’s load and dynamic speed condition create heat through high surface interaction that generates friction. Heat, if not properly adjusted, will cause a bearing to fail.
3 of the Most Common Ball Bearing Questions
To fully understand ball bearings, it’s important to know how they work. Ball bearings are relatively simple structures that can carry different load weights depending on their internal structure.