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Downtime in manufacturing is extremely common and it is important businesses are prepared to reduce downtime by spotting problems early and reacting quickly. Machine downtime can cause huge loss of productivity and financial pressures for businesses and as the modern manufacturing industry heavily relies on automated production, the breakdown of these machines ultimately leads to not delivering on time. Of course, planned downtime such as routine maintenance is important, and this type of …

In applications that require high accuracy bearings to run at high speeds with high rigidity, you will often find a Precision Angular Contact Bearing. These bearings (sometimes known as Spindle Bearings) are some of the most highly engineered bearings on the market at the moment, and are designed specifically for higher speeds and loads, and reduced heat generation and noise. This makes them ideal for use in applications such as gearboxes, pumps, electric motors, and clutches.Industries th …

In the Medical industry, the sustained performance and reliable safety of equipment is of utmost importance. There are numerous precision medical bearings used in medical instruments, medical devices and machinery. These medical instruments and devices are used by medical professionals everyday with their patients, be it a drill at the dentist, an MRI machine, or even an adjustable bed. Medical professionals need to be able to rely on their equipment to assure the safety and well being of …

Within the Rail Industry, life cycle costing is a very common method that is used to measure the long-term costs for railway vehicles and railway operators are always on the lookout for ways to reduce them. It is always top of the agenda to reduce the costs of maintaining bearings in any application, but it is even more apparent within the railway industry as maintenance costs account for one third of the life cycle costs. It is important that the bearings utilised within your application …

In the aerospace industry, where every component plays a critical role in ensuring safety, efficiency, and performance, aerospace bearings play a significant role. From being used in the production of the roaring engines which power commercial airliners to the advanced technology features of spacecraft exploring outer space, these precision-engineered components are crucial in enabling smooth operation and reliability in the most demanding environments. At Quality Bearings Online, we unders …