This article was updated on June 18, 2025. It was orginally published Nov. 15, 2002. Proper installation and maintenance are essential to bearing performance and premature failure prevention due to ...

Machine and equipment manufacturers are feeling more pressure than ever to cut costs without sacrificing machine performance, a balance that can be difficult to achieve. OEMs often overlook a simple ...

Adjustable clearance, lubrication-free and resistance to contamination are today’s current trends in linear technology. Keeping in line with these, the plain bearing expert igus® have developed a new ...

Everyone recognizes the importance of regular oil changes and chassis lubrication, but front wheel bearing lubrication is often overlooked and indefinitely postponed. However, it is just as important ...

Some older cars, as well as many boat and utility trailers, have wheel bearings that require grease jobs. Here's how often you need to perform that service.

This is the third and final report in a series, Selecting, Configuring and Lubricating Tapered Roller Bearings for High-Speed Machine Tool Spindles. The first installment is Selecting Tapered Roller ...