Bearings White Papers

The following white papers have been written to provide solutions and information to the challenges that the engineer faces when selecting the correct component for his application. It is our intention to continue to grow the information provided here, and we encourage you to come back to this page periodically for new published papers. You can sign up for our RSS and our newsletter to receive information once new white papers have been posted.

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Ball Bearings – Designing to Lower Cost

The majority of applications can be effectively handled using a “standard bearing”. A standard bearing in this case, refers to a bearing that is in such worldwide demand that large volumes are produced. This virtually guarantees continuity of supply while assuring pricing benefits for your customer. This engineering document emphasizes the importance of selecting the right bearing at the design stage.

Ball Bearings – Importance of Lubrication Selection

When a bearing must perform under demanding conditions, the lubricant selection becomes critical. Bearing lubrication will affect life, torque, speed, noise, and rust prevention, among others. This engineering document lists lubrication types and lubrication methods. A table of commonly used lubricants is also included.

Care and Handling of Bearings 

Miniature bearings are high precision devices compared to many mechanical parts. Good performance will require treatment that takes into account their characteristics and operating environment. A high percentage of bearing problems, including failures, are the result of improper handling procedures. The information in this paper will help you identify the most common causes of bearing failure, and how to avoid them.