How To Install SAF Split Pillow Block Bearings
SAF pillow block bearings are critical components in heavy-duty industrial machinery, known for their strength, reliability, and ease of maintenance. These rugged units are designed for heavy-duty applications in industries like mining, cement, and pulp processing, offering durability and simplified maintenance. Whether replacing a worn-out bearing or setting up new equipment, understanding how to install […]
Top 5 Installation Mistakes to Avoid with Traditional Mounted Bearings & How Safety Mount® by Dodge® Solves Them
Proper installation of mounted bearings is crucial for ensuring the reliability and longevity of equipment. Traditional mounted bearing installations, however, often present challenges that can lead to premature failures, increased downtime, and safety hazards. As much of the current workforce moves into retirement, installation expertise retires with them–amplifying opportunity for error upon installation and making […]
Why Heavy Machinery Relies on Tapered Roller Bearings
In the realm of heavy machinery and industrial applications, tapered roller bearings play a pivotal role in ensuring operational efficiency, durability, and performance. These essential components are integral to a wide array of industries, from construction and automotive to renewable energy and agriculture. This article explores the significance of tapered roller bearings, their unique advantages, […]
Common Causes of Mounted Bearing Failure in Aggregate & Mining Applications
Mounted bearings are critical components in aggregate and mining operations, where equipment faces extreme conditions like heavy loads, contamination, and constant vibration. Understanding why these bearings fail—and how to prevent it—is essential for maintaining productivity and reducing costly downtime. Below, we break down the primary causes of mounted bearing failures in mining, cement recycling, and […]
Why Split Bearings Save You Time
Bearings may seem like small components in the grand scale of industrial machinery, but their role is anything but minor. These crucial components allow machines to run with less friction, supporting shafts and facilitating smooth rotational movement. However, when it comes to maintenance, not all bearings stack up the same. The type of bearing you […]
What’s the Difference Between Double and Single Row Bearings?
There’s a whole world of activity happening inside bearings. They may seem like simple mechanical components, but within them, highly intricate and precise movements are constantly at work. These seemingly small events enable smooth rotation, and handle immense forces, all helping to ensure the reliability of your operations. These hardworking components come in a wide […]
How Bearings Keep Your Food Safe
Ever wonder how your favorite snack manages to travel all the way to your plate without contamination? When we think of food safety, our minds often jump to cleanliness in the kitchen, safe packaging, or proper handling by workers. But in large-scale food production, machinery is the backbone that keeps everything running smoothly. Machines in […]
Understanding Power Transmission: An In-Depth Guide
When you hear the words “power transmission,” what do you think of? Most people think of automobiles. But mechanical power transmission is much more than that– in fact, it’s everywhere you look. What is Power Transmission? At its core, power transmission is simply the movement of energy from one place to the next. That energy […]
How to Choose the Right Bearing for Your Application
Bearings carry the weight of the world, acting as essential components of every kind of conveying you can imagine. But all bearings aren’t created equal! Choosing the right type of bearing for your application will make a big difference in the efficiency and longevity of your equipment. Different applications need different bearings to handle various […]
The 3 Biggest Conveying Challenges in Food and Beverage Processing
If you work in food and beverage processing, you know that there are unique challenges to overcome. Between high sanitation standards, frequent equipment washdowns, and potential food contamination, there’s a lot to manage. In this article, we’ll examine these challenges, and how to handle them. We’ll also explore how Timken’s innovative products can provide solutions […]
