The novelty of a square ball can raise a few eyebrows. When it smoothly oscillates in a universal joint, mechanical engineers want more details.
Spherical Plain Bearings & Their Features
Spherical Plain Bearings – or SPBs, spherical plane bearings or ball bushings – are used when alignment between a shaft and housing have to accommodate movement, or where rotating tilting movements are required. So, they are found in applications that require rotation or oscillation.
All-in-One Ball Joint: A Case Study
Executive Summary
A prospective customer was having sourcing, quality, assembly and maintenance issues with some of the ball joint components used on the front suspension of rugged utility vehicles. CCTY Bearing Company designed a solution that eliminated the ball joint issues, which also proved to be:
- Less expensive
- Cleaner and faster to assemble on the production line
- Easier to source by consolidating three part numbers
- More reliable than previous parts
Bearings + Advancements (Video)
Bearings are a silent partner in mechanical engineering advancements. They are responsible for enabling motion control to become smoother, quieter and faster. The video below outlines some of the ways bearing products like rod ends, bushings and ball joints help with engineering breakthroughs.
India Office Opens
The Indian market is becoming a manufacturing hub for major global original equipment manufacturers. To respond to the growing demand for CCTY Bearing’s products, the bearing manufacturer is expanding its footprint with a new office in Gujarat, India.
The India location will allow CCTY Bearing to fully service the market with a range of products specific to construction, agricultural, material handling and small vehicle OEMs, including:
Metal Polymer vs Plastic Bushings FAQs
Plastic bushings are getting some press lately and many are wondering how they compare to metal polymer bushings. Below are a few of the most frequently asked questions about plastic bushes:
What are Bearing Assemblies?
Original equipment manufacturers are constantly looking to reduce costs and streamline production. One way to accomplish both goals is through bearing assemblies.
Questions to Ask about Steel in Tie Rods (Infographic)
When sourcing tie rods, finding information about the steel used to form them will go a long way in providing peace of mind – especially when it comes to applications that involve risk management. Below are three questions that you should ask your bearing manufacturer.
The Anatomy of a Bushing
Bushings are fully customizable based on the application and performance needs. They are available in a variety of compositions with different features. Below is a simple breakdown of bearing options: