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Maintenance tips for extending the lifespan of plummer blocks
Maintenance tips for extending the lifespan of plummer blocks
29/01/2024

Plummer blocks, also known as pillow blocks, are an essential component in many industrial applications, used to provide load support and reduce friction in rotating shafts. Proper maintenance is key to ensuring plummer blocks have a long service life. Here are some tips from the bearing experts at..

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The Different Types of Bearings: A Buyer’s Guide for Online Purchases
The Different Types of Bearings: A Buyer’s Guide for Online Purchases
18/12/2023

For machinery and equipment to operate properly, the right bearings are key components transferring load, reducing friction and enabling smooth motion. With bearings for every rotating application imaginable, how do you know what type your project requires? This guide breaks down common bearing varieties..

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Choosing the Right Bearing for Your Application: Factors to Consider
Choosing the Right Bearing for Your Application: Factors to Consider
05/04/2023

Choosing the right bearing for any given application is important to keep it in good working order and to get the most out of it in terms of performance. Using an incorrect bearing type can also cause wear and tear and lead to damage over time, compromising the lifespan of the equipment. Here are some..

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Types of Thrust Bearings
Types of Thrust Bearings
10/08/2022

Thrust bearings are rotary bearings specifically designed to support an axial load. That said, there are many different types depending on the load they are designed to support, such as cylindrical roller, needle roller, single direction, and spherical roller thrust bearings. Whether you need help..

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Types of Slewing Bearing
Types of Slewing Bearing
13/07/2021

Slewing bearingsSlewing bearings, also known as slewing rings or turntable bearings, are a type of bearing used for slow turning loads. There will often be a horizontal platform and the bearing itself will be used to facilitate the movement of the axial, radial or moment load. Different types of slewing..

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Types of Housed Bearings
Types of Housed Bearings
19/03/2021

There are various types of bearings available to suit many different purposes, housed bearings being one of them. We supply a wide range of high-quality housed bearings – learn more about the different options and which one might be the best choice for you.What are Housed Bearings and How Might..

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What is the most common type of bearing?
What is the most common type of bearing?
30/11/2020

The earliest history of bearings is intriguing. Egyptians are said to have used roller bearings in the form of tree trunks under sledges, whilst the earliest recovered example of a rolling-element bearing is a wooden ball bearing supporting a rotating table from the remnants of Roman Nemi..

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How Does a Slewing Ring Work?
How Does a Slewing Ring Work?
24th August 2020

 Slewing RingsA slewing ring, also known as a slewing bearing, is made up of an inner ring and an outer ring. One of which will generally incorporate a gear whilst both elements include attachment holes, enabling for optimised power transmission with a simple and fast connection between adjacent..

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NBC Group support local charity
NBC Group support local charity
8th January 2019

NBC Group, the parent company of Bearing Revolution are pleased to show our support to a well deserved local charity in Severn Hospice.Severn Hospice, located in both Shrewsbury and Telford are a self supported local organisation who's mission is to provide the best care and a better life for people..

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Rexnord / Linkbelt - Large quantities now added to range of stocked items.
Rexnord / Linkbelt - Large quantities now added to range of stocked items.
10th October 2016

Today, we have had a vast range of Rexnord products arrive in our warehouse to further enhance our increasing stocks of this popular quality brand.As an authorised distributor of the Rexnord Bearings, we are continually trying to add to our stock levels so to serve a more convenient delivery to our..

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QCB Stainless Steel housed bearing units and inserts
QCB Stainless Steel housed bearing units and inserts
12th September 2016

The QCB Stainless range of housed bearing units consists of solid base housings in AISI 204 stainless steel matched with AISI 440 stainless steel inserts. The addition of open and closed style end caps further prevents contaminant ingress.Used in applications where product contamination is forbidden..

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Grease Max Automatic Lubricant Dispensers now available
Grease Max Automatic Lubricant Dispensers now available
15th August 2016

The Grease Max automatic lubricant dispenser is a fully automatic, robust and reliable lubricant dispenser suitable for a wide variety of applications. It will ensure adequate supply for any number of points requiring regular lubrication over a given period of time, doing away with the need for time..

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