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The Ultimate Guide to Flange Bearings

Flange bearing is a mechanical element used to support and guide rotating shafts. It has an inner ring track and an outer bearing housing. Flange bearings are divided into two types: one-way and two-way, which can bear both radial load and axial load. Compared with traditional bearings, flange bearings are usually used in applications with […]

The Ultimate Guide to One Way Bearings

When we drive a car or ride a bicycle, we often feel a special force that allows us to move forward easily without excessive effort. This magical power is provided by one way bearings. One way bearing is an important mechanical component that plays a key role in many fields. In general, the design and […]

The Ultimate Guide to Bushings vs Bearings

In today’s world, almost all machines rely heavily on bushings and bearings, otherwise they will stop functioning. The main function of bushings vs bearings is to reduce the friction generated when two moving parts interact and reduce wear between components. Bushings vs Bearings help reduce noise, extend service life, reduce power consumption, maximize machine efficiency […]

Guidelines for Ball Bearing Manufacturing

Ball bearings have played the role of unsung heroes for centuries, facilitating rotational motion and playing an integral role in the smooth operation of machinery in numerous industries. Ball bearings were originally patented by Philip Vaughan in 1794 to support carriage axles, and have since been improved and changed to support a variety of rotating […]

The Ultimate Guide to Measuring Bearing Sizes

Ball bearings are important components in many mechanical systems, including automobiles, medical equipment, household appliances, and . Ball bearings help reduce friction and allow smooth movement between two contact surfaces. Choosing the correct ball bearing for the given application is therefore critical as it directly affects equipment performance, efficiency, safety and potential risk of downtime. […]

The Ultimate Guide to Rolling Mill Bearings

The most typical bearing among rolling mill bearings is the roll bearing. Roller bearings are important components used to support the rollers and maintain their correct position in the frame. The friction coefficient of the bearing is related to rolling energy consumption; the service life of the bearing is related to the utilization rate of […]

Bearing Installation And Removal Guide

In order to ensure the stable operation of the bearing system and achieve the expected service life, the bearings need to be installed and disassembled correctly. If installed incorrectly, the bearings will be damaged prematurely, which may affect the machine’s use experience, increase noise and heat, or cause machine shutdown, property damage, and health hazards […]

When do you need to replace bearings?

According to incomplete statistics, approximately 10 billion bearings are produced around the world every year. In fact, only a small percentage of bearings in use will fail, and most bearings (approximately 90%) will last longer than the maintenance intervals on the equipment they are installed on. For safety (prevention) reasons, some bearings (9.5%) are replaced […]

What should you consider when selecting bearings?

Bearings are one of the most critical components of any industrial machinery. These high-precision components are essential to reduce friction and carry loads during rotational motion. You will find that many industrial applications feature at least one bearing. There are thousands of bearings on the market, including ball bearings, thin-section bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, tapered […]

The Ultimate Guide to Thrust Bearings

Thrust bearings are used to support thrust loads or axial loads applied to a shaft. Thrust bearings are divided into several categories based on rolling elements: balls, cylindrical rollers, Single Direction and Double Direction thrust bearings that can withstand axial load and radial load. Thrust bearings are available in a variety of design types and […]

The Ultimate Guide to Bearing Lubrication

Bearing lubrication is critical to maintaining bearing performance and extending bearing life. Lubrication helps separate the rollers or balls and raceways from each other to prevent wear from metal contact between the rolling elements and raceways and reduce the coefficient of friction between the internal sliding surfaces. Proper lubrication can also prevent bearing corrosion and […]

Basic Performance Requirements of Bearing Steel

Bearing materials include inner rings, outer rings, rolling elements and cages, rivets and other auxiliary materials. The vast majority of bearings and their parts are made of bearing steel. With the development of modern science and technology and the increasing use of rolling bearings, the requirements for bearings are getting higher and higher, such as […]

Material Factors Affecting Bearing Life

The early failure modes of bearings mainly include cracking, plastic deformation, wear, corrosion and fatigue. Under normal conditions, bearing failure is primarily due to contact fatigue. In addition to service conditions, bearing failure is mainly restricted by the hardness, strength, toughness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance and internal stress state of steel. The main factors causing […]

Everything About Bearing Life

Bearing life is one of the key factors that determine the life of mechanical equipment. After determining the working space of the bearing, for a given shaft bore diameter, it is possible to find standard bearings with different outer diameters and widths. As the bearing outer diameter and width increase, the dynamic load capacity increases […]

You Should Know About Needle Roller Bearings

Needle bearings are roller bearings with cylindrical rollers that are thin and long relative to their diameter. Although the roller has a smaller cross-section, it still has a higher load-bearing capacity. Needle roller bearings are equipped with thin and long rollers (roller diameter D≤5mm, L/D≥2.5, L is the roller length), Therefore, the radial structure is […]

Everything About Crossed Roller Bearings

The rolling elements of crossed roller bearings generally use cylindrical rollers or tapered rollers arranged crosswise on a single raceway. The rollers are separated by cages or spacers. Crossed roller bearings have high rotation accuracy, large load-bearing capacity, small dimensions, high rotation speed and rigidity, and have a wide range of applications. Uses and advantages […]

The Ultimate Guide to Ceramic Bearings

Ceramic bearings are developed for heavy loads, low temperatures, and no lubrication in harsh industrial environments. They are a perfect combination of new materials, new processes, and new structures. Ceramic bearings can completely cover all applications of current precision, medium-speed and above metal (bearing steel, stainless steel) bearings. The inner diameter, outer diameter and other […]

The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining Ceramic Bearings

In recent years, ceramic bearings, as an upgraded version of metal bearings, have become very popular components for various types of machinery and have been widely used in various fields. Even in extremely special environments, ceramic bearings can bring out their excellent performance. Ceramic bearings are high-speed bearings. During their use, they should be used […]

The Ultimate Guide to 6204 Bearing

In this article, Aubearing will help you understand the definition and function of 6204 bearing, structure and characteristics analysis, usage precautions, and its application cases in the steel industry. At the same time, Aubearing will also share how to choose suitable 6204 bearings to improve steel production efficiency. Let us uncover this mysterious bearing together. […]

The Ultimate Guide to Miniature Ball Bearings

At Aubearing, we stock a wide range of miniature ball bearings, which are smaller bearings also known as instrument bearings or miniature bearings. These miniature ball bearings are commonly used in power tools and children’s toys, robots, semiconductors, skateboards and skates, etc. Aubearing offers open miniature ball bearings, which allow oil or grease to flow […]

Guide to Ball Bearing Size Charts

Bearings are one of the most indispensable components in any industrial machinery. There is a legend that “bearings are the food of industry”. These high-precision ball bearings are essential for reducing friction and carrying loads during rotational motion. You should have at least one bearing in many industrial applications. There are many bearing manufacturers in […]

The Ultimate Guide to 6203 Bearings

6203 bearings are typical deep groove ball bearing. It has the advantages of easy disassembly, low friction and versatility, and has become one of the most commonly used bearing types. The 6203 bearing type is used in different industries, from high-precision robotic equipment to the automotive sector. The 6203 bearing looks like a traditional bearing. […]

The Ultimate Guide to Thin Section Bearings

Thin section bearings were developed when standard deep groove ball bearings were insufficient for certain applications. Thin-section bearings have a very small cross-section relative to their diameter. This design determines that the thin-section bearing has a smaller design volume and lower mass, while achieving high rigidity and operating accuracy.  Kaydon Thin Section Bearings Equivalent Thin […]

The Ultimate Guide to Sleeve Bearings and Bushings

In today’s industrial system, sleeve bearings, bushings and bearings have become indispensable components. There is an appropriate metaphor that “bearings have become the food of industry”. The main function of sleeve bearings, bushings and bearings is to support the rotating body to reduce friction as much as possible, effectively reduce noise, reduce power consumption, maximize […]

The Ultimate Guide to 608 Bearings

Bearings play a vital role in the rotation of all mechanical components and are devotees of the rotation of various components. Bearings can be found in almost all machines, setting the standard for precision, efficiency and versatility. Among them, micro bearings occupy an important position in various precision machines and have become the preferred bearings […]