7 useful tips when working with bearings...

Hey everyone, we hope you've had an amazing easter weekend and a nice well deserved break from work! Hopefully April has treated you all well and will for the rest of the month!

Right, lets get into what your really here for...

7 useful tips when working with bearings...

1)?Choose the right type of bearing for the application.

2)?Ensure that the bearing is installed correctly and securely.

3)?Use the proper lubrication to minimise friction and wear.

4)?Regularly inspect and maintain bearings to prevent failure.

5)?Avoid overloading or misaligning the bearing.

6)?Follow manufacturer's recommended procedures for installation, maintenance, and replacement.

?7)?Store bearings properly to prevent contamination or damage.

That was just a brief overview of things that are pretty necessary to do when working with bearings not just ours but any! looking after your bearings will save you money and time so really it's a no brainer, all you have to do is follow these 7 rules and were sure you'll do alright!

Lets expand on each tip...

1. Choose the right type of bearing for your application?

It’s true what they say, not one size fits all. Especially when it comes down to bearings, which is why it’s crucial to get the right measurements, preload and material for your application’s exact needs.

2. Ensure that the bearing is installed correctly and securely.?

Most business won’t offer?installations?and they won’t even send you with an instruction guide! It's good to have a team member who is clued up in knowing what part goes where. However, if you go to a more specialist bearing supplier (like ourselves) they also offer an installation service to make sure your bearing is performing tip top.

3. Use the proper lubrication to minimise friction and wear.?

When you purchase your bearing make sure to ask the supplier what lubrication they would recommend and how often it needs to be lubricated. If you add a little too much or not enough your bearing won’t be performing to it’s best ability and can cause more harm than good.

4. Regularly inspect and maintain bearings to prevent failure.?

It sounds pretty simple right? Wouldn’t you do this anyway? You would be so suspired at just how many people only check their bearings when they notice a problem. Regular inspections are vital and shouldn’t be missed!

5. Avoid overloading and misaligning the bearings?

This one is pretty obvious. When you're purchasing or designing your bearing make sure you know how much load your bearing will be taking and make this clear to the people on the other end or this could cost you a loss of money.

6. Follow manufacturer's recommended procedures for installation, maintenance, and replacement.?

Nobody knows the bearing like the?manufacturer?does. Listen to every little bit of advice your given and take it on board. We don’t tell you for the fun of it!

7. Store bearings properly to prevent contamination or damage.?

This is pretty self-explanatory. Although if you are unsure on how to correctly store your bearings ask the manufacturer!

Time to put these steps into action...

It’s time to level up your bearing care and follow these essential 7 steps...

our bearing experts, are available?for a chat & to answer any questions you might have, just drop them a message on [email protected] or call 01772780200