When selecting bearings for all mechanical systems, it is essential to the functional and commercial success of that system. The bearings must not only be of the correct functional type and size, but also the right material and have the proper lubricant to ensure reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. The bearings must be matched to the operating environment and handled and installed correctly for the system to be successful.

Nodes application engineers can facilitate making proper bearing selections and in establishing operating environments that lead to optimum system performance.

Considerations of bearing selection

Selection of the best bearing goes beyond the part’s type, size, material, and lubricant. These considerations include, but are not limited to:

• Operating conditions and required performance
• Bearing types and mounting arrangement
• Bearing accuracy class
• Internal clearance
• Cage type and material
• Lubricating method, lubricant, and type of seals
• Mounting/ dismounting

The detailed specifications can be found on our web site. This technical documents are intended to provide you as much information as possible for you to make the appropriate choice for your application.