Bearings

Seat Bushings

May 17, 2022March 25, 2020

Seat bushings are found in reclining functions, suspension systems, seat mechanisms, armrests and seat headrests. OEMs look for bushings that have PTFE lining, a dry solid lubricant, to enable fluid motion and prevent noise. Cylindrical and flanged bushings are mainly used in seat bushing applications. As the trend in automotive seats continues to evolve …

Getting Technical about Windshield Wiper Bushings

December 19, 2023November 20, 2018

Windshield wipers are the first line of defense when it comes to driver safety. Responsible for keeping debris, snow and rain from blocking the driver’s vision, wipers have a lot of responsibility.

Belt Tensioners & Bushings

December 19, 2023June 25, 2018

The accessory belt tensioner powers a car’s air conditioning, water pump, alternator and power steering by maintaining tautness of the engine serpentine belt. A tensioner is available as one of three designs:

Planetary Gear Bearings: RN & RNN Series

February 28, 2022June 8, 2018

Planetary gears require immense power to move heavy equipment while operating within a compact design. Full complement cylindrical roller bearings need only a small amount of radial space and provide high load capacity.

Angular Contact Ball Bearings Thrive in Off-road Applications

May 17, 2022May 2, 2018

Constant motion and rough environmental conditions for off-road vehicles require that higher operating temperatures do not impact performance. This is why choosing the correct bearings for motion control is critical in UTV and side-by-side applications.

The Differences in Construction Bushings

December 19, 2023May 1, 2018

Heavy trucks in construction must function in the harshest environments. This machinery depends on mobility and movement, two factors that require bearings. The more prominent bearings found in the heavy-truck industry include bushings and spherical plain bearings.

Spherical Plain Bearings & Hydraulic Cylinders

October 12, 2023April 20, 2018

Hydraulic Cylinder Bearings

SPBs or spherical plain bearings are key components in hydraulic cylinders as they are designed to take very heavy loads and impact. Hydraulic cylinders give power to the moving accessories on construction equipment, so having a strong and reliable hydraulic cylinder bearings maintains up time and equipment productivity.

3 Things Heavy-Truck OEMs Look for in Bearing Manufacturers

February 28, 2022April 19, 2018

Whether it is to raise a boom or carry heavy loads, earth moving trucks rely on bearings. Choosing the right bearing means:

A New U-joint (Video)

February 28, 2022April 16, 2018

Universal joints have remained virtually unchanged for a century. The new approach from CCTY Bearing Company simplifies the design by replacing many central components with one – a square ball.

Double Row Angular Contact Bearing for Wheel Hubs & Knuckles

February 28, 2022January 12, 2018

Double row angular contact wheel bearings have two split inner rings, a solid outer ring and integral seals. The CCTY Bearing Company wheel bearing is made specifically for off-road vehicles. Due to the working environment, they must have tight seals designed to prevent ingress of containments, such as mud, dirt and dust, while maintaining proper torque values.

Hydraulic Cylinder Bearings

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