Bearings

Podcast: How Seat Bushings Work

Welcome to four questions with an engineer, a podcast about bearings and motion control. Each episode discusses one aspect of motion control and the bearings that make it happen. We are joined by Corey Helgeson, a mechanical engineer from CCTY Bearing’s US office. On today’s episode we’re talking about bushings founding seats. Corey, can you tell …

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What is causing bearing shipping delays?

Supply Chain Log Jam Leading to Bearing Shipping Delays Bearing shipments are being delayed around the world. Scarce containers, and capacity restrictions on vessels and in ports are heavily taxing the supply chain. Containers & Cargo Scant container inventory has substantially increased costs and prolonged delivery. Manufacturers are waiting weeks for shipping containers to ship …

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Factors Affecting Bearing Costs

Bearing costs are rising due to a number of reasons. Below is a breakdown of what is driving the impact on production and delivery. Production Two inputs that impact production are raw materials and employee wages. Demand for steel fell during the early months of the Coronavirus. The sharp decline caused many steel mills to limit production. …

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Maximizing Bearing Life & Performance

Extending the service life of a bearing accounts for the factors that cause wear.  This infographic breaks down these items into five categories with suggestions for improving overall life and performance. >>Download your copy by clicking on the image for a printable PDF.<<  

Grease vs Oil Lubrication

Click on the bearing lubrication flow chart below to download a PDF of the infographic.  

Shock Absorber Bushings

The physical construction of shock absorber bushings include a hardened steel back and PTFE on the inner lining. Bushings used in shock absorbers are specifically designed for linear applications. Shock absorber bushings help to cushion movement and vibration found in the vehicle suspension system. Shock absorber bushing functionality Shock absorbers help to improve vehicle handling …

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Seat Bushings FAQ

What is the difference between seat bushings and seat bushes? Seat bushes and bushings refer to the same component. Many European companies use the term “bushes” while “bushings” is the preferred term in the US. Why are seat bushings important? Seat bushes help to raise and lower headrests and armrests, and recline, elevate and slide …

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Transmission Torque Converter Bushings

The physical construction of torque converter bushings include low carbon steel, bronze intermediate layer and a sliding surface with PTFE and additives Torque converter bushings are optimized for friction and wear resistance in rotational and linear motion Bushings for torque converters play a role in dampening impact, sealing and providing resistance to shock and vibration …

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Bushings for Belt Tensioners

The physical construction of belt tensioner bushings include low carbon steel metal backed layer with a PTFE self-lubricating attached composite Belt tensioner bushings either have the PTFE sintered to the bushing or a bonded PTFE tape liner Due to the high-temperature working environment, a sintered PTFE bushing is preferred for its increase stability.   Belt …

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