Bearings

German Plant Upgrades Drop Specific Energy Use by More Than 50 Percent

The supply of oxygen to four aeration tanks is now handled by five centrally controlled turbocompressors.

Improve Pump Performance with Bearing Upgrades

Alternative bearing options can enhance reliability and increase energy efficiency.

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NSK has expanded the size range of its NSKHPS™ spherical roller bearings.

Hidden Dangers within Energy-Efficient Systems

End users must understand the conditions that lead to early bearing failure to choose the best technology for their needs.

Obtain Maximum Bearing Life & Performance

Achieve pump and motor longevity by providing proper storage, avoiding pre-service damage, and conducting sound handling and maintenance procedures.

Why Bearings Fail

Modern labyrinth bearing protection seals can protect precision elements from contamination.

Hybrid Bearings Enhance Performance of Dry-Start Vertical Pumps

This equipment exploits the elasticity of synthetic rubber and ensures stable bearing behavior.

Composite Bearings Resist Wear in Circulating Water Pumps

A thermoplastic composition in abrasive applications helped bearings meet end user specifications.

Ceramic Matrix Composite Bearings Protect Pumps from Harsh Running Conditions

This material stands up to pump upsets such as cavitation and dry running.

Proper Bearing Maintenance Is Critical from Start to Finish

From storage to dismounting, every aspect of a bearing’s service life can impact its performance and reliability.

How to Protect Pumps from Costly Rotor Vibrations

The reliability of high-speed and high-pressure pumps is crucial to several industries in the Middle East and North Africa. Oil and refinery services and desalination operations, for example, depend...

Grounded Variable Frequency Drives Balance Harmful Stray Currents

Discharges flowing through the bearings put motors at risk.

Pushing Fluid Machinery Leads to Frequent Failures (Third of Four Parts)

Despite their simplicity, centrifugal pumps often experience repeat failures that even seasoned maintenance and reliability professionals have trouble preventing. This four-part series explains the...

Ceramic Matrix Composite Bearings Protect Pumps from Harsh Running Conditions

The material stands up to pump upsets such as cavitation and dry running.

Close Inspection Solves High Thrust Bearing Temperature Problem

Careful analysis identified the issue with this multistage, oil transfer pump.

The Right Seal & Lubricant Combination Can Prevent Bearing Contamination

Lip and labyrinth seals provide protection in harsh oil and gas applications.

6 Refinery Pump Maintenance Tips

Outside lubrication experts help improve protocols and minimize downtime.

Canned Magnetic Bearings Minimize Corrosion in Oil & Gas Processing

Safely immerse motor compressors in process gas without risking costly damage.

How to Find a Solution for Bearing Currents

The best option for preventing bearing currents depends on the source of the problem.

Prevent Bearing Misalignment

Properly aligned bearings can be critical to the life and health of pumps.

Bearings & Seals Boost Pump Performance

Appropriate equipment selection and best-practice maintenance procedures can make a difference in reliability, service life and production.

Active Magnetic Bearings Provide Harsh Conditions Solution

A Russian oil & gas company produces a compressor station to maximize pipeline capacity.

Save Money with Thermoplastic Composite Bearings in Vertical Water Pumps

A northeast Germany refinery increased its MTBF by upgrading eight pumps.

Custom-Engineered Bearing Isolator Resolves Long-Time Leakage

This equipment eliminated a SAG copper mill gearbox’s maintenance issues resulting from contact lip seals that had a short and unreliable service life.

Gain Insights by Analyzing Top-of-Motor Vibration (Part 1 of 2)

Use a mathematical model that estimates vibration at the top bearing of a motor used on a vertical, wet-pit, column type pump.

Bearing Minimum Loads, Stuffing Boxes for Rotodynamic Vertical Pumps & Rotary Pump Operating Temperature

Q. What information is available regarding bearing minimum loads for pumps? A. All rolling element bearings require a minimum applied load. This ensures that normal elasto-hydrodynamic operation...

New Technology Solves Aftermarket Parts Problems

Mapping and testing ensure proper fit and function of replacement parts.

How to Calculate the EHL Oil Film Parameter

To optimize the lubrication of a bearing, proper oil viscosity selection is essential.

Mitigate Electrical Bearing Damage in Vertical Pump Motors

A shaft grounding ring and ceramic insulation can improve motor bearing life when VFDs are used.