Accuracy Matters for Precision Machining in All Industries
Much of the most precise metalworking machinery uses fluid film journal bearings. High-speed grinders are prominent in this category of machinery. Fluid film bearings are a popular choice for such...
View ArticleAdvantages of Babbitt Bearings and Sound Babbitt Foundry Practices
Originally invented in the early 19th century, Babbitt metal has since come to be associated with the softest type of metal bearing material. The type of Babbitt foundry work produced today is not...
View ArticleWhy It is Important to Choose a Partner Who Offers Rotor Dynamic Testing
Motor reliability is essential for any facility. In certain situations, it may be necessary to take advantage of custom bearing design in order to ensure that the right parts are available for complete...
View ArticleWhy Is Journal Bearing Design Important?
Journal bearing design can prove to be vital to the oil distribution process in a bearing. In situations in which cooling is required or contaminants need to be flushed out from the bearing, the...
View ArticleWhy Is it Important to Choose a Fluid Film Bearing
Choosing the right bearing is essential to not only reducing operational costs but also ensuring the longevity of equipment. A fluid film bearing is a special type of bearing that allows the equipment...
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What Oil Ring do I need with this motor sleeve bearing?
We recently got a call from a customer who had found the bearing he needed for a GE motor that he was repairing by searching for the GE part number – 540001. His search led him to our cross reference...
View ArticleComparison Testing of Fixed and Floating Bearing Housing Seals
Wheeler Industries, Inc has utilized its fluid film bearing test rig, which is capable of running speeds of over 16,500 sfm and loads over 10,000 pounds, to study the performance of both fixed and...
View ArticleTest Rig Can Produce the Performance Map of a High Speed Journal Bearing
Wheeler Industries, Inc. has designed and built a high speed, high load journal bearing test rig that can operate a journal bearing at its actual installed application conditions. This capability...
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The Design and Specification of a High Speed Journal Bearing Test Rig
A test rig design was developed that would enable testing of journal bearings at equivalent peripheral speeds and unit loadings comparable to those found in large gas turbine applications. The design...
View ArticleIntroducing Wheeler Bearing Company, Powered by Jenkins
Charlotte-based Jenkins Electric acquires the experienced team and equipment to add sleeve and fluid film bearing manufacturing expertise. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jenkins Electric, an electromechanical...
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