Loss of Lubricant - if the bearing is not re-greased at the appropriate interval, with the proper amount of grease, or if the oil is removed from the base of the grease by overheating, loss of ...

Machine and equipment manufacturers are feeling more pressure than ever to cut costs without sacrificing machine performance, a balance that can be difficult to achieve. OEMs often overlook a simple ...

Reliability and maintenance engineers are often given the task of improving the reliability of bearing arrangements in a variety of applications. Lubrication is a key area to explore for improvement ...

For most manufacturers, machine downtime can cost thousands or even millions of dollars. Small investments in preventive maintenance, however, can prevent downtime and pay for themselves many times ...

The useful life of a tapered roller bearing depends to a great extent on the proper lubrication of the bearing. The useful life of a tapered roller bearing depends to a great extent on the proper ...

To meet the ever-growing performance requirements of high-speed precision applications, SKF has developed the new Super-precision Bearing Lubrication Unit for use with oil-air lubrication in ...

A seamless bearing lubrication solution from SKF, in partnership with Lincoln Lubrication South Africa, has helped to significantly speed up the production line for a key OEM customer and leading ...

ELMSFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UE Systems, the world leader in ultrasonic instruments & training solutions for predictive maintenance, reliability, condition monitoring and energy saving programs, ...

When it comes to assuring that a motor provides consistent service for the longest time possible, it’s important to pay attention to the bearing system. Bearing system failures are one of the most ...

The wheels of industry turn on bearings, so why do the wheels often vibrate, clatter, squeak, drag, and overheat? Bearings can fail for a lot of reasons. Most failures (as shown in Figure 1) are ...