When equipment relies on sleeve or journal bearings, the lower the operating temperature, the better. Cooler running extends oil life, reduces differential thermal expansion of the journal ...

Greases help sleeve bearings operate with less maintenance. Understanding bearing oscillation angle, temperature, friction, and grease replenishment requirements will keep bearings working longer.

Remember that heat kills motors, and sleeve bearings help to reduce the amount of heat the motor generates. Proper care and maintenance of sleeve bearings can help to prolong the life and service of ...

There are kits to replace those bushings with bearings to eliminate that semi-annual maintenance project. Those kits work well, and they aren’t hard to install. At first glance the concept of ...

Is it a ball, roller, or sleeve bearing? If it is a ball bearing, is the enclosure open, shielded, or sealed? This article addresses grease relubrication frequency and quantity for ball and roller ...