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,
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What is a Ball Bearing?
Most people will give no thought to a ball bearing, however, in the real world of a design engineer, it becomes a critical component and a key "must have" in an application that requires precision movement, friction reduction and smooth operation. In this paper you will discover what makes a ball bearing rotate, and the degree of precision necessary to make this beautiful and simple design work.
What is a Ball Bearing - Part2
The manufacturing process for miniature ball bearings requires extremely delicate and sophisticated precision. Maintaining the integrity of the product, controlling the manufacturing conditions, designing and creating automated machinery to a high degree of precision; all this culminates in our customers receiving an NMB bearing of the highest quality.
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.