Common causes of bearing failure Bearings are important parts of almost every manufacturing equipment. A bearing is a machine element that constrains relative motion only to the desired motion, and reduces friction between the moving parts. For maintenance engineers, it is very important to understa

A bearing reference is not just a number. It contains a lot of information about the bearing. Composition of bearing referencesFirst, something about the complete bearing reference. It usually consists of numbers, sometimes combined with letters. The so-called prefixes and suffixes indicate addition

How to avoid common causes of bearing failure?Bearings may be small, but they play an invaluable role in keeping industrial machinery running smoothly. Improper lubrication, contamination, corrosion, overload, along with improper handling, mounting and storage are all leading causes of bearing failu

Stop Hammering and Forces of Point Contact to Rolling Bearings Hammering a rolling bearing during mounting, especially with point contact, causes damage due to the delicate internal design and extremely high contact stresses involved. Let’s break it down technically:Why It Damages the Bearing1. Poin

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The Hidden Costs of Over-Greasing — And How to Stop It Over-greasing is one of the most damaging—and most common—maintenance habits. It leads to increased friction, higher operating temperatures, premature bearing failure, and dangerous pressure buildup. And because the grease gun doesn’t come with

How to Properly Lubricate Bearings (Problems and Solutions)Lubrication mistakesWhen it comes to lubrication, the most common reasons for bearing failure can be summed up in three words: 'over', 'under' or 'wrong'. Here are Andrew Howards thoughts on the subject:Over-lubrication must be the number on

AEQUITA Acquires JTEKT’s European Needle Roller Bearings BusinessAEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA, the Munich-based global industrial group, has officially completed the acquisition of JTEKT Corporation’s European needle roller bearing (NRB) business.The divested unit serves a wide range of customers across th

NTN Chooses Tunisia for First African Plant23 November 2025, Tunisia – NTN Corporation has announced plans to launch its first manufacturing operation on the African continent, selecting Tunisia as the host country. The new facility, dedicated to producing parts for the automotive industry, will be

IKO LCRB Crossed Roller Bearings Lower Weight and Size for Low- to Medium Precision DesignsIKO International introduced its LCRB Series, which is an ultra-lightweight crossed roller bearing (CRB) series with an inner and outer ring construction that provides significant weight and energy savings for