Bearings are a critical component within the recreational industry. Boston-based Emerson Bearing, a bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, announces expert staff dedicated to accommodating the unique bearing needs of recreational vehicles, devices and equipment.
Amusement park rides, golf carts and go-karts, recreational vehicles (RVs), fitness equipment, fishing gear, and ski area equipment require specific types of highly durable bearings that can withstand extreme conditions such as high impact forces, heavy moisture, and abrasion.
Recreational bearing experts
Emerson Bearing provides precise, reliable bearings for everything from go-karts to fishing reels. The company has announced three dedicated staff members who are bearing experts in specific recreational markets:
Richard Furtado oversees Amusement Parks and Golf Carts/Go Karts, Joe Falvey oversees Fitness and Fishing Reels, and Rick Piracini oversees Ski Area Maintenance.
Reliable bearings play a critical role in the safety of various recreational activities. Roller bearings are highly versatile, which makes them well-suited for use in most recreational applications. Depending on the type of roller bearing, they can be used to reduce friction, support radial and axial loads, and cut down on maintenance, repair, and labor needs.
Common recreational equipment and bearings solutions
Amusement Parks – from roller coasters and portable rides to carousels and more, bearings are used in various amusement park attractions. Because these rides are used regularly, day after day, their bearings have to be extremely reliable, as failure can cause injury to people. Ball Bearings help reduce friction, decreasing the risk of wear and tear as well as the financial and temporal costs of maintenance. These qualities make them suitable for use in amusement park rides as well as fitness equipment.
Fitness Equipment – the fitness industry is always experiencing new advancements in equipment. However, regardless of the equipment type, a bearing failure can lead to serious injury. For this reason, it’s essential to choose high-quality bearings that are long-lasting while offering a good price-to-performance ratio.
Golf carts and go-karts are an easy, economical, and environmentally friendly way of getting around environments such as golf courses, country clubs, and more. Many of these carts are used outside; therefore, bearings must be able to withstand a range of weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, snow, and freezing temperatures. Common solutions include mounted units with triple-lip seals and ball bearings with full contact sealing.
Fishing Reels are cylindrical devices attached to the fishing rods that are used to wind and stow the fishing line. A bearing is a common component of fishing reels. Both its design and the material can affect the performance of the reel. Ceramic bearings are used to keep fishing reels functioning optimally.
Ski Areas – dependability and safety are essential when it comes to bearings used on ski lifts, groomers, and bull-wheels. These bearings have to be able to handle heavy loads and regular use as well as low temperatures and high altitudes. Mounted units are suitable for light-duty and heavy-duty applications, making them ideal for use in skiing environments. Oil seals are particularly essential to the operation of carts and sheave wheels on ski lifts.
To learn more about Emerson’s bearing solutions for the recreational industry, or to request a quote or speak to one of Emerson’s recreational bearing experts, visit EmersonBearing.com or contact 800-225-4587.
About Emerson Bearing Boston
Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for niche markets nationwide. The company provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.
Emerson Bearing Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing, which serves the New England market, and maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit https://www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.
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