Categories for Industrial Bearings

What Are Mechanical Bearings and How Do They Work?

April 23, 2019 6:01 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Any time you have a mechanical process that involves rotating or rolling parts, you’re going to need high-quality mechanical bearings and seals. Bearings are crucial in providing both rotation and linear movement within devices in a way that limits friction and evenly disperses the amount of stress placed on the system that could, in other circumstances, cause some catastrophic system failure. The seals, meanwhile, both maintain the lubricant needed for the bearing to function properly while also preventing contamination in the form of harmful particles entering the system. If you’re in need of mechanical bearings in Lubbock, TX but don’t... View Article

The Industrial Textile Industry

April 11, 2018 10:14 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Throughout the ages, the textile industry has been one of the mainstays of nearly every human civilization. In recent years, technological advances and globalization have led to a radically redefined textile industrial complex that relies on complicated supply chains stretching across the entirety of the globe. Textile machinery currently performs a number of tasks formerly performed by hand by human laborers. Today, jobs such as ginning, spinning, weaving and dyeing are largely performed by automated processes with limited human help. That means that it’s extremely important for industry players at every level of the textile supply chain to properly maintain... View Article

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