Selection guides and application insights for deep groove and crossed roller bearings — written by a manufacturer, for engineers who need answers.
Deep Groove Ball Bearing with Tapered Bore
A deep groove ball bearing with tapered bore mounts on a 1 to 12 sleeve and sets clearance by axial drive in. See when it pays and what to put on the drawing.
Bearings for Humanoid Robot Joints and Actuators
Humanoid robot bearings take torque, moment and backlash in one small package. What each joint, wrist and hand needs from a crossed roller bearing.
How to Remove a Bearing Without Damaging the Shaft
How to remove a bearing without scoring the shaft or cracking the ring. Puller, press, blind hole and seized bearing methods step by step.
How to Tell If a Bearing Is Going Bad
How to tell if a bearing is going bad. Check noise, heat, vibration, drag and grease, and know which signal means replace it now.
Best Ball Bearing Type for Robotics Joints. A Selection Guide
The best ball bearing type for robotics joints depends on the load path at each axis. Compare deep groove, thin section and crossed roller options.
What Is the Ball Bearing’s Potential and What Sets the Limit
What is the ball bearing's potential? The same 20mm bore spans 3.49 kN to 16.0 kN of rating, and the ceiling moves with the series, cage, seal and steel.
How to Choose Shaft and Housing Fits for Bearings
Shaft and housing fits decide whether a bearing runs for years or fails in months. Match the fit to load and rotation with this practical guide.
Bearing Internal Clearance Explained C2 CN C3 and C4
Bearing internal clearance decides how hot a bearing runs, how long it lasts, and how quiet it is. See how C2, CN, C3 and C4 differ.
Bearings for Warehouse Automation and AMR Fleets
Bearings for warehouse automation fail on duty cycle, not on load rating. See which type belongs in drive wheels, lift masts, sorters and arms.
Why Electric Motor Bearings Overheat and How to Stop It
Electric motor bearings that run hot are a symptom, not the fault. Work through these six causes in order before you replace another bearing.