How did one plant go from having close to 30 bearing failures in one year to having zero bearing failures for three years in a row? By incorporating ultrasound technology into its maintenance arsenal. Ultrasound technology is a technology that is relatively...
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We Offer More Than Just Bearings
What else could you do to get the most out of your bearings? Modifications may help for your application, or if you’ve experienced a bearing failure, you could determine the cause in order to understand if it can be prevented in the future—saving you unexpected...
Ask Ritbearing: 12 FAQS From Engineers
We get many inquiries from engineers looking for specific answers about our bearings. Are these your top questions? Photo Credit: "Question Mark Sign" by Colin Kinner is licensed under CC BY 2.012 FAQS FROM ENGINEERS1. ARE THE RITBEARING LINES ROHS COMPLIANT & ISO...
Industry Spotlight: Machine Tool
From clocks and sewing machines to firearms and automobiles-- these are all industries that helped spur machine tool development. The manufacturing of metal parts and components is an essential process in any marketplace, and machine tools are used for this purpose...
Industry Spotlight: Primary Metals
SO, WHAT TYPE OF STEEL MANUFACTURING ARE YOU SUPPORTING?If you’re working in the industry you might already know that this is a key consideration when selecting bearings in the primary metal industry. A variety of bearings are used depending if tube, sheet, or bar...
Common Causes of Bearing Failure: Volume 2
You already know that external environmental conditions and improper mounting are big contributors to bearing troubles, but did you know that improper lubrication and contamination are also responsible for many early bearing failures? We hope that the information from...
Cranberry Sauce and Bearings: Perfect Sides for Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is a time most people pause and give thanks for all that they have, including the famous meal that accompanies the holiday. However, one thing most people will forget to be thankful for is bearings. The bearings used in poultry manufacturing are critical...
Sweet Success: How Custom Engineered Bearings Help the Chocolate Industry
This week, kids will run from house to house collecting as much candy as their bags will hold. They will be completely unaware that without bearings, their beloved chocolate bars would never exist. Bearings plays a critical role in the production process of chocolate,...