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Precision fits: An often-overlooked key to maximising bearing performance

Precision fits: An often-overlooked key to maximising bearing performance

When evaluating bearing performance, material quality and lubrication typically take centre stage – a focus justified by BDS Bearing’s findings that these factors, along with poor fitting, account for up to 70 percent of bearing failure cases. Despite this, the critical role of precision fits – the exact interplay between a bearing’s inner ring and shaft, or its outer ring and housing – is often overshadowed by other considerations.

When speed matters: Large ball screw saves automotive manufacturer from costly downtime

When speed matters: Large ball screw saves automotive manufacturer from costly downtime

When a large ball screw, which formed part of a well-known motor manufacturer’s wheel and tyre assembly machine on Line 2, began to make ominous noises, its engineers were quick to inspect it. It was clear that the ball screw had become too damaged to repair, as the bearings were popping out of the nut.

Beyond the coil: Why wave springs are the future of compact design

Beyond the coil: Why wave springs are the future of compact design

Whether it’s an application designed for space exploration or a more down-to-earth need for spring technology in a smaller space envelope, wave springs could be just what you’re looking for.

Introducing the InterShim™ wave spring: The customisable spring for demanding rotational requirements

Introducing the InterShim™ wave spring: The customisable spring for demanding rotational requirements

Wave springs are commonly used for space saving, offering up to 50 percent axial space savings in an application. They are also frequently used in the axial preloading of bearings. However, in high-performance applications like electric mobility, traditional designs can struggle with high acceleration and torsional forces leading to bearing damage and instability.

Digital transformation brings springs to new heights

Digital transformation brings springs to new heights

A specialist in precision springs for the aerospace and defence industries is set to continue its impressive digital transformation by soaring to even greater heights over the next five decades.

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