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Wind turbines are revolutionizing the energy industry, shifting consumers away from fossil fuels, nuclear power, and other non-renewable energy sources towards an environmentally friendly and sustainable future. Such an undertaking has its challenges, however, and these massive machines must operate in demanding and constantly changing conditions, whether on or offshore. Severe weather, varied loads, remote locations, and restricted maintenance accessibility contribute to the extreme environment …

Quality Bearings Online (QBOL) was founded in 2012 and has since expanded into a multi-award-winning company supplying precision bearings, engineering spares, and technologically advanced lubricants to customers in over 110 countries worldwide. Over the years, we've onboarded 20 team members, who all bring talented and unique skill sets, ensuring we provide the highest standard of customer service to assist our customers in every way we can. Our team is full of ambitious individuals …

When it comes to counterfeit products, most of us probably think of market stalls selling fake designer bags and sunglasses. But what might not come to mind, and yet is a much bigger and potentially more harmful problem, are counterfeit and fraudulent bearings. Any counterfeit product is a problem, and many can cause harm to consumers. What Makes Counterfeit Bearings So Bad? In a 2021 interview with  BearingNews.com, Johan Bravert, Director of Brand Protection at SKF, described the pro …

There are many factors to consider when choosing whether a Rubber Sealed or Metal Shielded Bearing is the most suitable for your application. Compared to Open Type Bearings, Sealed and Shielded Bearings provide better protection against contamination and retaining lubrication. However, to maximize the service life of a bearing and the performance of your machinery, the operational conditions need to be considered, as Rubber Seals and Metal Shields have different performance capabilities. Read on …

How Does A CNC Spindle Work? Spindles in CNC Machine Tools are the main rotating elements of the machine and often have a shaft at the centre. It’s the Spindle that rotates and facilitates the action of the machine, be that milling, laser cutting, or in lathes for example. Just as Spindles are the most crucial part of CNC Machines, Bearings are an essential part of a Spindle, if not the most essential part. Bearings enhance and direct Spindle movement, and the use of high-quality Bea …