Bearing manufacturers have a number of skilled engineers on staff – along with people who have been in the industry for decades. One of the great things about having these folks as coworkers is the way that they are able to explain complex concepts.
Lip or Boot: Universal Joint Seal Selection
Grease is what keeps moving parts in motion. Traditionally, u-joints are outfitted with lip seals to help retain the grease. The lip seal also allows for regreasing and usually acts as a barrier to prevent contaminants like dirt and moisture from getting into the unit.
Get Ready for a Fight: U-Joints vs. Square Ball
Wondering how the Square Ball Universal Joint compares to traditional ujoints? This side-by-side comparison walks though the differences between the two designs.
Fidget Spinners Highlight Ball Bearings
They are a hot seller – if you can find them in stock. Fidget spinners are lauded for improving concentration and reducing stress, along with calming some of the anxiety associated with autism. But what are they?
How does a sway Link bar differ from a sway link?
Sway bars and links are found in ATVs, forklifts, racing cars and family cars – basically any type of vehicle with a suspension.
Tolerance Stack Up in Ball Joints
Ever try to move a ball joint but it’s too stiff … or too loose? The wide range rotational torque values can be attributed to tolerance stack up.
Choosing the Correct Mounting for Your PTFE Bushing Design
Finding the proper bushing is important, but it’s not the only thing to consider when developing the best bearing system. Correct mounting is just as vital in order to allow the busing to properly function and for maximum efficiency.
How Proper Lubrication Impacts Agricultural Equipment
Tractors and combines, along with hay balers and harvesters, have many moving parts that are made possible with bearings and ball joints. To maintain these heavy-duty machines under optimal performance conditions, special attention to bearing lubrication is necessary.
Forklift Tie Rod Saves OEM Cost & Improves Service Life
When a forklift OEM provided samples for a tie rod quote, CCTY engineers took a look at the overall design. Based on knowledge from working with similar applications in the commercial truck industry, the engineers were able to improve the tie rods used in the steering mechanism.
Tie rods in forklift steering are traditionally metal-on-metal, which requires periodic re-greasing and leads to a shortened lifespan. They also include a coil spring and two cups behind the ball joint. CCTY’s design utilized a metal on nylon, self-lubricating design that eliminated the need for cups and the spring – providing cost savings.