What bearings are used in wind turbines?
In this article, we discover the types of bearings used in each section of a wind turbine, along with the options available to enhance service life.
In this article, we discover the types of bearings used in each section of a wind turbine, along with the options available to enhance service life.
NSK is a world leading manufacturer of premium quality bearings and linear motion products to suit applications across every industry.
Premature bearing failure, which is when a bearing fails before reaching its expected service life, is a common occurrence. But that doesn’t mean you have to accept it.
Urban and rural environments are really different and they put different stresses on heavy equipment accordingly.
The tiniest miniature ball bearing in the world is smaller than a grain of rice and can rotate at a speed of over 5,000 rpm.
Original thinking brought a group of students from the 80s to send their stainless ball bearing experiment up into space in the early 2000s.
Without an assortment of high precision bearings, much of the moving equipment on the Mars rover 'Curiosity' wouldn't be possible. What roles do these parts play exactly in NASA's latest adventure to...
Ceramic bearings weigh less than their steel counterparts and are extremely durable. They're also chemically inert and not very sensitive to moisture, placing them as a contender against the traditional...
Lubrication is vital for any bearing, if not properly lubricated then friction, corrosion and dirt can diminish the quality and life as we explore...
The demand for smaller and thinner computers and systems means that designers are having to create more compact products which are harder to keep cool. Heat is a nightmare for these types of products...
In part 2 of our series, we continue to look at the process which creates the amazing ball bearing...
The precision when it comes to manufacturing a ball bearings from the start of the process to the end of the process is astounding. Here's how they do it...
The ball bearing electric motor is a unique kind of motor, with limited real world use, but with an interesting and extremely unique mechanism.
Space shuttles, rockets, satellites all have a massive amount of internal and external components that shift and move to help them get into orbit and manoeuvre once they are in space.
SKF has extended its range of E2 energy efficient bearings to include double row angular contact ball bearings (DRACBB). The double row angular contact ball bearing is used in applications such as pumps,...
The majority of ball bearings are made from steel as it’s a strong metal which can withstand intense pressure. Ball bearing cages are also made of steel but plastic can also be used and it is a popular...
The first use of a bearing was in an axle assembly by carriage maker and inventor Phillip Vaughan in 1791. Phillip Vaughan used ball bearings to eliminate the direct contact between the drive shaft and...
An introduction to a production of bearings. Acorn is an authorised supplier of SKF manufactured bearings.