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Monitoring and maintenance are fundamental to maximising bearing service life and machinery performance and preventing damage and failures. Bearing failure means the bearing can no longer perform correctly, often leading to machine shafts failing and machinery breakdowns. Unplanned downtime comes with high associated costs owing to unscheduled maintenance, replacement parts, and paused production. The causes of bearing failure can vary. According to SKF “9.5% of all bearings fail beca …

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 …

In the height of summer, many in the agricultural industry will be haymaking, silage collecting, and beginning the combining of cereal crops, alongside many other farming-related duties. Needless to say, those in agriculture work around the clock and face tough and unforgiving conditions and the machinery they use must withstand these conditions to operate effectively and dependably. Bearings are found in a range of agricultural applications, like Combine Harvesters, Balers, Mowing, Raking, and …

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 …