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Guide to Electrically Insulated Bearing Types

Electrically insulated bearings are a special type of bearing designed to prevent current from passing through the bearing, which can cause bearing damage and equipment failure. In electrified equipment, rail transit, wind turbines and other high-voltage environments, current passing through the bearing may cause risks such as electrical erosion, arc damage, and lubricant decomposition. In […]

Drawn Cup Needle Roller Bearings
Guide to Drawn Cup Needle Roller Bearings

Drawn cup needle roller bearings are a special type of needle roller bearings, whose outer ring is manufactured by stamping process and the inner ring is supported and rotated by needle rollers. They are widely used in various fields such as industry, automobile, aviation, etc. Due to its compact structure, strong load-bearing capacity and light […]

A Guide to Caster Wheel Bearings

Caster bearings are important components installed in the center of the caster wheel, responsible for supporting rotation and reducing friction, thereby improving rotation efficiency. Its main function is to ensure that the wheel runs smoothly when moving or rotating, reduce wear, and extend the service life of the caster. Casters are an indispensable component in […]

Guide to Stainless Steel Needle Roller Bearings

Stainless steel needle roller bearings are a high-performance rolling bearing with strong load-bearing capacity, corrosion resistance and compact structure. Stainless steel needle roller bearings are made of stainless steel materials that have undergone certain heat treatment and high-precision grinding. They are often used in medical equipment, food machinery, packaging machinery, textile machinery, chemical machinery, robots, […]

Well-known Thin Section Bearing Manufacturers

Thin section bearings are designed to save space, reduce design weight and reduce friction. Thin and ultra-thin section bearings are available in imperial or metric sizes, and in chrome or stainless steel. These bearings are also available with cages and extended inner rings for high-speed applications. Thin section bearings are often used in space-constrained and […]

Will Ceramic Bearings Break?

Ceramic bearings, as an important mechanical component in modern industry, have attracted much attention due to their unique material properties. One of the questions that is often mentioned is: Will ceramic bearings break? Material properties of ceramic bearings Ceramic bearings are mainly made of high-performance ceramic materials such as zirconium oxide, silicon nitride, silicon carbide, […]

Difference Between PTFE and PEEK Bearing Cages

The bearing cage is an important part of the bearing, mainly used to support and guide the balls or rollers to achieve the smooth operation of the bearing. The material of the cage has an important influence on the performance and life of the bearing. At present, the commonly used materials for bearing cages are […]

Information About Electrically Insulated Bearings

Under harsh environments such as high speed, high temperature, and high humidity, electrically insulated bearings not only have to withstand huge mechanical stress, but also need to have excellent electrical insulation performance to ensure the safe and stable operation of the equipment. They are one of the key components in modern industry. Principle of electrically […]

A Guide to Compressor Bearings

The use of air compressors (screw and centrifugal) has continued to grow over the past decade, despite the inherent limitations and high maintenance requirements of reciprocating air compressors. The increasing use of screw and centrifugal compressors has led to an increasing focus on one of the main compressor components – the compressor bearings. The performance […]

Ultimate Guide to Selecting Ceramic Bearings

Ceramic bearings play an important role in many demanding application scenarios due to their unique properties, such as high hardness, low friction coefficient, high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance. However, choosing the right ceramic bearing is not an easy task and requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors. This article will explore in depth how to […]

Guide to Roller Bearings

Roller bearings are a type of bearing widely used in various machinery and equipment. They support and guide rotation, reduce friction, and bear loads, so that mechanical equipment can operate normally and maintain efficient, reliable and stable working conditions. They play an important role in mechanical operation. This article will introduce the relevant knowledge of […]

Guide to Bearings in Seawater

With the continuous development and utilization of marine resources, the demand for marine engineering equipment is growing. As the core component of mechanical equipment, the performance and quality of bearings are crucial to the operation of the entire equipment. In the marine environment, corrosion is a common problem, so bearings used in marine engineering must […]

Guide to Selecting Vibrating Screen Bearings

Vibrating screen bearings are subject to large impact loads during operation. The centrifugal force and centrifugal acceleration generated by the high-speed rotation of the eccentric block are also large. In addition, there is a lot of dust in the working environment, so the type of bearing, limit speed, installation fit, clearance, self-lubricating performance, etc. are […]

Are Full Ceramic Bearings Worth Investing in?

Full ceramic bearings are wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and have high speed. They are also non-magnetic, have low friction coefficients, are anti-electric, corrosion-resistant, lighter, smoother, and harder. They have been widely used in extremely harsh environments or special working conditions, such as aerospace, petrochemicals, and electronic equipment. Full ceramic bearings are a type of bearing whose rings […]

Why Do Ceramic Bearings Glow at High Speeds?

As a high-performance bearing material, ceramic bearings perform well in high-speed, high-temperature and high-load working environments due to their excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance, electrical insulation and high-temperature stability. However, when ceramic bearings rotate at high speeds, luminescence often occurs, which has attracted widespread attention. This article will analyze the luminescence phenomenon of ceramic bearings […]

Information on Bearing Clearance

Bearing clearance refers to the amount of radial or axial movement that the bearing can make to the unfixed side when one of its rings is fixed before the bearing is installed on the shaft or bearing box. It is usually divided into radial clearance and axial clearance. The size of the working clearance during […]

Advantages and Disadvantages of Flange Bearings

Flange bearings are a specially designed bearing, which is characterized by a flange on the outer or inner ring of the bearing. This design not only enhances the structural strength of the bearing, but also provides convenient installation and positioning functions. Flange bearings are widely used in various mechanical equipment, especially in situations where they […]

Ceramic Bearings Information
Ceramic Bearings Information

Ceramic ball bearings are a typical example of engineering ceramics widely used in industrial fields, receiving significant attention from many engineers. In high-speed precision bearings, hybrid ceramic ball bearings are the most commonly used, featuring hot-pressed Si3N4 ceramic balls while the bearing rings remain steel. These bearings are highly standardized, require minimal changes to machine […]

A Guide to Alumina Ceramic Bearings

Alumina ceramic bearings have significant advantages in hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance and insulation properties, and are widely used in various fields. Through fine manufacturing processes and special material formulas, alumina ceramic shafts can meet various harsh working environment requirements. Alumina ceramic is a ceramic material based on aluminum oxide (Al2O3). It is a widely […]

Angular contact ball bearings for CNC machine tools

During the design and manufacturing process of machine tools, choosing the right spindle bearing is crucial to ensure machining accuracy and improve equipment performance. Angular contact bearings are often used in the spindle system of machine tools due to their unique design and performance characteristics. Precision angular contact ball bearings are widely used, and their […]

What are Common Types of Ceramic Bearings

Ceramic bearings have excellent properties such as wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and high speed. They have been widely used in extremely harsh environments or working conditions with special requirements, such as aerospace, petrochemical, electronic equipment and other industries. Full ceramic bearings are a type of bearing whose rings and rolling elements are made of ceramic […]

Guide to Thrust Spherical Roller Bearings

Thrust spherical roller bearings are bearings composed of outer rings, inner rings, rollers, retainers and other components. Among them, the outer ring and inner ring are made of high-quality steel, the rollers are generally cylindrical or conical, and the retainer can keep the appropriate gap between the rollers. This structural design enables thrust spherical roller […]

Hybrid ceramic bearings vs. full ceramic bearings

Hybrid ceramic bearings refer to bearings whose inner and outer rings and rolling elements are made of steel and ceramic. The inner and outer rings are made of steel, and the rolling elements are made of ceramic materials. Full ceramic bearings refer to bearings whose inner and outer rings and rolling elements are made of […]

Advantages and Disadvantages of Electrically Insulated Bearings

Electrically insulated bearings are bearings with excellent electrical insulation properties. By adding specific insulating agents to the bearing material or using a special coating process, the bearing has the ability of electrical insulation on the basis of mechanical properties. This ability enables the bearing to effectively prevent current from passing through the bearing itself when […]

A Guide to Quiet Electrically Insulated Bearings

Silent insulated bearings refer to the general term for bearings that can block the passage of current, have insulation properties, and can rotate quietly. Its insulation performance is usually guaranteed by applying a layer of insulating material on the outer ring or inner ring of the bearing through a special process, or its rolling elements […]

Information You Should Know About Needle Roller Bearings

Needle roller bearings are a type of bearing widely used in various mechanical equipment. Needle roller bearings use thin and long needle rollers as rolling elements, rolling between the inner and outer rings, reducing energy loss by reducing rolling friction and sliding friction. This design enables needle roller bearings to have higher speeds and lower […]

Guide to Bearing Cages

The main function of bearing cages is to isolate and guide the rolling elements in the raceways. Bearing cages can ensure the proper distance between rolling elements, prevent them from contacting each other to achieve the purpose of reducing friction; can evenly distribute the load force; guide and improve the rolling conditions of the bearing […]

Impact of Retainers on Ceramic Bearings

Ceramic bearings, renowned for their high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, low friction coefficient, and high hardness, find extensive application across various industrial sectors. Ceramic bearings can be broadly categorized into two types based on the presence of retainers: ceramic bearings with retainers and ceramic bearings without retainers. These two types exhibit distinct differences in performance […]

Effect of High Temperature on Zirconia Ceramic Bearings

Zirconia ceramic bearings are a type of high-performance bearing material with numerous unique advantages. Firstly, they exhibit extremely high hardness, second only to diamond, allowing them to withstand high pressure and friction. Secondly, zirconia ceramic is chemically stable, corrosion-resistant, and capable of maintaining stable performance in extreme environments. Additionally, zirconia ceramic boasts excellent electrical insulation […]

Common Ceramic Bearings Characteristics and Applications

When many people think of bearings, they often imagine them as being made of metal. However, with technological advancements and increasing societal demands, bearing materials have diversified. Graphite bearings, ceramic bearings, air bearings, and plastic bearings have emerged and found widespread applications. Each material has its unique advantages and specific uses. Let’s take a detailed […]

Ceramic Bearings Are Prone to Breakage?

Ceramic bearings are essential components in ensuring the efficient and stable operation of mechanical equipment. With advancements in materials science, ceramics such as zirconia, silicon nitride, and aluminum oxide have gained widespread use in bearing manufacturing due to their unique physical and chemical properties. Ceramic bearings play a crucial role in modern industry, owing to […]

AUBEARING Electrically Insulated Bearings

Electrically insulated bearings use a special spraying process to coat the outer ring surface with a high-quality film (insulating coating). The film has a strong bond with the substrate and good insulation performance, which can avoid the electro-corrosion of the bearing by the induced current, prevent the damage of the current to the grease, rolling […]

The Ultimate Guide to Bearing Cross Reference Interchange

Bearings are one of the most important components in mechanical equipment. Their main function is to support loads and rotations, and reduce friction and wear. Choosing the right bearing is essential to ensure the normal operation and long service life of mechanical equipment. However, due to the wide variety of bearings, internationally renowned bearing manufacturers […]

Thrust Ball Bearings Cross Reference Charts

Chrome Steel Miniature Thrust Bearing Aubearing DYNAROLL SKF MCMASTER F2X-7       F3-8       F3-8M F3-8M BA3 7806K53 F4-9       F4-9M F4-9M   7806K54 F4-10       F4-10M F4-10M BA4 7806K55 F5-10M F5-10M     F5-11       F5-11M       F5-12M F5-12M BA5 7806K57 F6-12   […]

Spherical Roller Bearing Cross Reference Charts

Base Interchange Bore size(mm) Aubearing TIMKEN New High Performance SKF FAG NSK 25 21305 CC 21305EJW33 21305 CC 21305-E1-TVPB 21305CDE4 30 21306 CC 21306EJW33 21306 CC 21306-E1-TVPB 21306CDE4 35 21307 CC 21307EJW33 21307 CC 21307-E1-TVPB 21307CDE4 40 21308 E 21308EJW33 21308 E 21308-E1 21308CDE4 45 21309 E 21309EJW33 21309 E 21309-E1 21309CDE4 50 21310 E […]

Self Aligning Ball Bearings Cross Reference Charts

Aubearing SKF MCMASTER NSK 135 TN9 135 TN9 – 135 126 TN9 126 TN9 6660K312 126 127 TN9 127 TN9 – 127 108 TN9 108 TN9 – 108 129 TN9 129 TN9 – 129 1200 ETN9 1200 ETN9 6660K314 1200 2200 E-2RS1TN9 2200 E-2RS1TN9 6660K61 – 2200 ETN9 2200 ETN9 6660K12 2200 1201 ETN9 1201 […]

Needle Roller Bearing Cross Reference Chart and Interchanges

Needle roller bearings have compact structure, strong load-bearing capacity and good impact resistance. The rolling elements of needle roller bearings are slender needle rollers, which can effectively reduce friction and improve mechanical efficiency. They are widely used in automobile manufacturing, aerospace, industrial equipment and other fields to help achieve smooth operation and efficient work of […]

Ultimate Guide to Ceramic Balls

Ceramic balls play a vital role in a variety of harsh environments due to their unique properties. Compared with traditional metal balls, ceramic balls have higher hardness, lower density, and stronger corrosion resistance and thermal stability. These properties make ceramic balls perform well under extreme temperature and high load conditions, especially in the fields of […]

Thin Section Bearing Cross Reference Chart and Interchange

Thin Section Bearings have been widely used in the fields of industry and precision machinery due to their unique design and high performance. Thin Section Bearings have the characteristics of small cross-sectional size, light weight, compact structure, and the ability to bear large loads in a small space. They are widely used in aerospace, robotics, […]

Aubearing Miniature Bearing Cross Reference Chart and Interchange

Miniature bearings play a vital role in modern industry. They are widely used in precision machinery, electronic equipment, medical equipment and automation equipment. Due to the different bearing models and specifications of each brand, the cross reference chart of miniature bearings has become an important tool for engineers and purchasers. It can help them quickly […]

IKO Bearing Cross Reference Interchange Chart

As a representative of Japanese precision engineering, IKO bearings are world-renowned for their high quality and reliability. IKO bearings are widely used in industrial machinery, automobiles, aerospace and other fields. Its product line covers needle roller bearings, sliding bearings, spherical bearings and other types. IKO’s product line covers various types of bearings from micro to […]

FAG Bearing Cross Reference Chart and Interchange Guide

As a world-renowned bearing manufacturer, FAG provides a range of high-quality bearing products. Its interchangeability with other national brands (such as SKF, TIMKEN, NSK, NTN, etc.) provides users with choices and flexibility. This guide will detail the interchange cross reference chart of FAG bearings and these brands, and emphasize the precautions for interchange. FAG Deep […]

SKF Bearing Cross Reference Chart and Interchange Guide

In regular industrial production and mechanical equipment maintenance, bearing selection and replacement is a crucial part. As the world’s most well-known bearing manufacturer, SKF’s products are widely used in various industries and are known for their high quality and reliability. . Since different brands of bearings have differences in structure, size, materials, etc., understanding the […]

TIMKEN Bearing Cross References and Interchanges

As a world-renowned bearing manufacturer, TIMKEN’s products are widely used in various types of industrial machinery and equipment. However, due to the large number of bearing brands on the market, bearing models among different brands are not completely uniform. For cost, supply chain disruption, or other reasons, it is sometimes necessary to cross-reference TIMKEN bearings […]

NTN Bearing Cross Reference Chart and Interchange Guide

In the global bearing market, there are many brands and model numbers, and bearings from different brand manufacturers vary in size, material, structure and performance. Therefore, quickly finding replacement equivalents for the corresponding bearing model has become an important issue. Understanding cross-reference tables and interchange guides for bearings is critical for mechanical engineers and maintenance […]

NSK Bearing Cross Reference Chart and Interchange Guide

As a world-renowned bearing manufacturer, NSK manufactures hundreds of thousands of bearing models. However, due to the wide variety of bearing brands on the market, the bearing models of different brands are not completely unified. Therefore, in the actual application of bearings, it is particularly important to understand and master the cross-reference chart and interchangeability […]

The Ultimate Guide to Bearing Model Codes

Bearings are key transmission components in mechanical equipment. Correctly selecting and understanding bearing model codes is crucial to the performance and life of mechanical equipment. Therefore, it is very necessary for engineers and technicians to understand and master the meaning of bearing model codes. This article will introduce the components of bearing model codes in […]

The Ultimate Guide to Ceramic Bearing Materials

Ceramic materials are widely used in many fields due to their unique properties such as high strength, high hardness, wear resistance, and high temperature stability. For example, studies have shown that full-ceramic bearings perform better in water than any stainless steel. Commonly used ceramic bearing materials include silicon nitride (Si3N4), zirconium oxide (ZrO2), aluminum oxide […]