Whether you’re at a food processor, medical device manufacturer, or aircraft repair facility, three things are true. One: you have specific needs that a standard bearing straight out of the box can’t necessarily meet. Two: you don’t have an infinite budget. Three: you don’t have time to wait around for weeks to replace a bearing. …
When a machine stops, everything grinds to a halt. Preventing premature failure is important to maintaining your machines and reducing downtime, so you can be as productive as possible. Knowing what causes bearing failures will help to prevent premature failures and improve your shop’s efficiency. Causes of bearing failure According to research in Bearing News,…
Photo courtesy Pixabay Anyone who uses equipment with moving parts or cooks a meal understands the value of lubrication. You change the oil on your car every three to five thousand miles. You wax your skis to make them glide better on the slopes. You even grease the frying pan before adding the food so…