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Emerson Bearing Boston Charges Ahead with Special Bearings for Electric Motors, MRIs

Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, announces an expanded line of bearings for electric motors, medical equipment such as magnetic resonance imagers (MRIs) and other “high voltage” applications.

Bearings for Electrically Charged, Severe Environments

Electrical current can be incredibly damaging to metal components. For bearings, it can cause a wide range of problems, including fluting in the races, pitting of the ball bearings, and degradation of lubrication. Electric motors of all kinds, electric traction motors in railroad applications, and medical equipment such as MRIs, for instance, all involve high-stress environments with a great deal of electrical activity.

Emerson Bearing offers ceramic bearings, as well as ceramic insulated metal bearings, which are ideal for highly electrically charged applications. Ceramic materials, with a few rare exceptions, are very poor conductors of electricity; although they can accept large voltages, they are able to dissipate that electricity extremely effectively. The passing electricity causes little to no degradation of the bearings.

In addition to electrically charged environments, Emerson Bearing provides bearings for other severe environments, such as corrosive and high temperature environments.

“In general, standard AISI 52100 bearings are unable to withstand electrically Charged and other severe environments, so special materials are often needed to produce rolling components,” explained Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing. ” For these circumstances, AISI 304, AISI 440, AISI 630, titanium, ceramic, and grease-free bearings may be used.”

Emerson Bearing’s sourcing network spans the globe, which enables them to provide a wide selection of harsh-environment bearings that include: ball and roller bearings from GMN, KOYO, and others; cam followers and yoke rollers from Carter, IKO, and others; rod ends from Durbal and FK; oil seals from Garlock, Dichtomatik, and Timkens; mounted units from AMI, IPTCI, and others, roller chains from Daido, Hitachi, and Drives; and bushings from IGUS and Oilite.

Emerson Bearing offers a vast inventory and 24/7 service, which is critical to customers’ operations. For bearing catalogs, infographics, guides and more, visit Emerson Bearing’s comprehensive website at emersonbearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. 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 and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Emerson Bearing Boston Expands Line of Bearings for Robotic Applications

Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has expanded their line of thin section bearings.

Lightweight, versatile, space-saving bearings 

Used in a wide range of applications, from medical automation and robotics to high tech – thin section bearings have a compact, lightweight design. They are ideal for various robotic applications including human assist, pick and place, semiconductor, and medical. Since they are often used when space limitations or specific design configurations prevent the use of conventional bearings, thin section bearings allow for versatility in many applications and come in a range of contact angle designs, including radial contact, angular contact, and four-point contact.

Emerson Bearing’s expanded thin section bearing line includes Barden, FAG, IGUS, IKO, INA, GMN, DURBAL, Nachi, NTN, RBC and Torrington brands.

Unlike radial ball bearings, thin section bearings’ cross diameter remains the same regardless of bore size, and as such reduces system costs and streamlines overall design. High-tech applications often require custom bearings with special materials, surface coatings, or lubricants in order to meet specialized machine needs. Thin section bearings can effectively meet these types of application requirements, including very low or uniform torque, high positioning accuracy, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with very clean environments.

“Thin section bearings allow for significant space savings and overall system weight reduction – ideal advantages when designing sophisticated and critical-application products,” explained Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing. “Emerson Bearing is able to provide the appropriate bearings in addition to customization services as needed.”

Emerson Bearing offers a vast inventory and 24/7 service, which is critical to customers’ operations. Among Emerson Bearing’s wide range of clients is a very large manufacturer of robotic and automation equipment that serves the automotive industry, as well as the automation of the complete assembly of flat screen televisions.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. 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 and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Emerson Bearing Boston becomes “One-Stop” Super Precision Bearing Information Resource

Emerson Bearing Boston, now serves as a “one-stop” bearing information resource for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world. The company has announced the release of a collection of Super Precision Bearing resources to help customers stay current on advancements in bearing technology while also assessing their industry application needs.

Emerson Bearing Boston has compiled a comprehensive library of Super Precision Bearing resources to help with industry applications across aviation, defense, vacuum pumps, medical, and beyond. Design engineers, technical designers, buyers, plant managers, maintenance buyers and others may find documentation, specifications, and the newest updates on precision bearing technology, simply by accessing Emerson Bearing’s complimentary Super Precision Resources in the “Technical Toolbox” of their website, emersonbearing.com.

Among these resources are special guides, which help determine specific materials that may be needed for various applications, as well as the latest findings on precision bearing technologies, common issues and how to prevent them. The company covers a wealth of information, ranging from specifications for angular contact ball bearings, ball screws and ball bearings, to lubrication requirements and mistakes to avoid, material capabilities for industrial applications, and much more.

“We provide customers with a one-stop shopping experience and are known for our vast inventory, competitive pricing and overall reliability. Now, with our super precision bearing resources repository, customers can also find all the information they need – in one stop – to stay on top of the current advancements in bearing technology,” explained Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing.

Applications that use Super Precision Bearings

Super Precision Bearings are ideal for applications that demand a high degree of running accuracy, have high system rigidity, need to extend speed capabilities and maintain low heat generation as well as minimize noise and vibration levels. Their optimized dimensional performance and operational capabilities provide a return on investment that exceeds that of standard bearings. Super precision bearings provide the greatest benefit in applications such as aviation, medical engineering, vacuum pumps used in industrial and sterile environments, high-speed rolling mill machines, printing, metal cutting and woodworking.

To access the company’s Super Precision Bearings resources, simply visit Emerson Bearing’s “Technical Toolbox” on their website at www.emersonbearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. 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 and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Emerson Bearing Boston Introduces New Tool to Assist with Product Selection

Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has recently rolled out the latest tool on their website, the Product Selector Tool.

Developed for production buyers, plant managers, maintenance buyers, technical designers and design engineers, Emerson Bearing’s new Product Selector Tool assists in selection of the right bearing by narrowing the choices to product line, preferred brands and industry focus.

Finding the right bearing or related part has never been easier or quicker with just a few clicks at www.emersonbearing.com.

“Our customers rely on us for our expertise, competitive pricing and overall reliability. Now in addition to our vast inventory and 24/7 service, we’ve added an essential time-saving tool to the mix which further helps them avoid costly down-time,” explained Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing.

Other tools available on Emerson Bearing’s website include a “Bearing Detective” which helps customers who are unsure which bearing is needed or unable to read the numbers on an old bearing. Emerson Bearing’s “Technical Toolbox” provides a wide range of resources including access to their library of “Technical Solutions”, which includes eBooks, charts, and datasheets. More than 30 different resources with information on bearing training, set-up for different types of bearings, bearing usage guides, video tutorials and other industry solutions may also be found on their website.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. 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 and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Keeping Machinery Repair Times to a Minimum. Emerson Bearing Boston Offers Helpful Bearings eBook

emerson bearingLooking to keep repair times to a minimum and ensure a long life for machinery?

Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world has recently released a helpful eBook for keeping machinery in optimal working condition.

The experts at Emerson Bearing have made available a complimentary “Type E Mounted Units” eBook, which is a comprehensive guide detailing the different styles of Type E Mounted Units and highlighting the benefits of each style; the industries and applications in which it is utilized; lubrication and mounting instructions; shelf life and storage instructions. Type E Mounted Units (Standard and Split Housing) are high capacity and rugged, and used in the repair of machinery in the electric motor, manufacturing, mining, petroleum and robotics industries.

“To maintain productivity, enhancing machine uptime and longevity should be a priority,” said Steve Katz, Emerson Bearing’s president. “Not only do we provide the right bearing at the right price, but our clients rely on our vast knowledge of bearings to help them keep their machinery in optimal working condition to limit downtime.”

For more information or to obtain the “Type E Mounted Units” eBook from Emerson Bearing, visit the Technical Toolbox at www.emersonbearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. 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 and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Emerson Bearing Boston offers Food Processors “Super” Bearings for Severe Service Environments

emerson bearingPremature bearing failure in equipment is a significant issue for seafood, meat and other food processors. Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has announced the availability of Stand-Off Series Mounted Bearing Units, “super” bearings that can handle severe service environments, particularly those applications that are a challenge to the survival of the bearing.

Severe service environments in the food processing industry are those that have conditions which contribute to the premature failure of the bearing, such as chemical, submerged or wash-down environments, vibrating or impact environments and those with high or low temperatures. For example, an environment processing food that goes into fryers. The bearing goes into the hot oil with the chicken nuggets or fish cakes.

Survival of the Fittest…Bearing

Emerson Bearing now offers corrosion resistant Stand-Off Series Mounted Bearing Units. With food processing requiring frequent wash downs of machinery often leading to premature bearing failure, these field-retrofittable integrated bearing stand-offs perform the task to a higher level, and allow users and inspectors full access to the space between the bearing and the frame. In this whole new approach, it eliminates any area between the bearing and housing where dirt and bacteria may accumulate, thereby enabling OEMs and users to better meet stringent sanitation standards for cleaning and inspection. Plastic caps for these bearings are also available through Emerson.

Food processing that involves fryers, another severe environment, requires bearings that can endure extremely high heat and withstand submersion in hot oil. Emerson Bearing also carries a special Fryer Bearing, which is a flange bearing unit that has a C4 fit which allows for thermal expansion.

“If wash down or chemicals cause premature bearing failure, or if food safety and contamination is an issue even though USDA and other programs are in place, these new sanitary bearings are ideal,” explained Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing. “Other factors, such as changing a bearing more than once a year or greasing a bearing at least once a week, are also indicative of the need for these ‘super’ bearings for severe service environments.”

For more information, contact Lee Holt, Marketing Specialist at Emerson Bearing at 800-225-4587.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. 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 and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Emerson Bearing Boston Expands Inventory of Super Precision Bearings, Offers eBook Technical Guide

EB_logo2C_tagline_5inEmerson Bearing of Boston, a supplier of bearings and related products catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has expanded their Super Precision bearing line and offers a complimentary eBook entitled The Art of Precision Bearings: Handling, Mounting, and Technical Guide to Precision Bearings.

High-speed turbochargers, balancing machines and other equipment that needs to operate at radial speeds of 400,000 RPM utilize higher Super Precision ball bearings. Emerson’s expansive Super Precision bearing line now includes Barden, GMN, Nachi and NTN brands. The company also offers a complimentary comprehensive technical guide that may be downloaded from their website emersonbearing.com.

“Super Precision bearings provide the best operational efficiency and can actually extend the lifetime of heavy machinery,” explained Steve Katz, president. “These ‘super’ bearings can facilitate a variety of uses and needs when you match the right bearing to your equipment’s specifications and operation.”

Machinery that uses Super Precision bearings

Super Precision bearings are ideal for applications that demand a high degree of running accuracy, have high system rigidity, need to extend speed capabilities and maintain low heat generation as well as minimize noise and vibration levels.

The optimized dimensional performance and operational capabilities provide a return on investment that exceeds that of standard bearings. Applications where precision bearings provide the greatest benefit include metal cutting and woodworking, super precision lathes, vacuum pumps used in industrial and sterile environments, high speed rolling mill machines, as well as printing, milling and balancing machinery.

For more information about Super Precision bearings, contact Emerson Bearing experts at 800-225-4587. To download Emerson Bearing’s eBook, visit their website  http://info.emersonbearing.com/art-of-precision-bearings.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. 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 and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Emerson Bearing Boston Forms New Division as Plastics Processing Heats Up

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Due to increased demand nationwide, Emerson Bearing Boston, a supplier of bearings and related products catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has created a special division to cater to the plastic processing and forming industry. 

In the U.S., the plastics industry is the third largest manufacturing industry and there are more than 16,200 plastics facilities, according to SPI, the plastics industry trade association. Emerson Bearing’s growing plastics clientele spans the nation and includes manufacturers of plastic wine corks, plastic bags, plastic strapping and other products.

Emerson Bearing’s industry specialist, Bill Zylicz, leads the dedicated plastics division. The company caters to plastic processing and forming manufacturers across the U.S. in two major categories – extruder and injection molding machines. In an extruder, the processed plastic is pressed through a nozzle into a profiled die. The extruder gearbox is subject to high torques as well as high radial and axial loads. Injection molding machines are used for the production of parts in large quantities. The screw feed and the linear bearings must be insensitive to heat and vibration and have high basic static and dynamic load ratings.

When it comes to supplying bearings to the plastic processing and forming industry, ensuring that the bearings are able to withstand heat and vibration is just part of the equation. Zylicz assists clients in determining which bearing technologies would be most suitable by taking into consideration the specifications, recommendations, maintenance strategies, fatigue life and wear resistance of bearings in relation to the application. 

“In order to keep with production schedules, regular monitoring, maintenance and replacement of bearings is critical,” said Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing. “Manufacturers turn to us for our expertise, competitive pricing and overall reliability. We offer a vast inventory and 24/7 service, which helps them avoid costly down-time.” 

For more information about Emerson Bearing’s Plastics division, contact Bill Zylicz at 866-995-8762 or email bzylicz@emersonbearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. 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 and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Action Bearing’s MFG Day Event a Success

Bearings image 10 23 15Action Bearing, one of the largest independent distributors in the U.S. specializing in bearings for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets, recently hosted an Open House in celebration of Manufacturing (MFG) Day.

MFG Day, which occurs on the first Friday in October, is a national event that opens the manufacturing industry to the public through educational programs, tours, digital presentations, open houses and more – to inspire the next generation. Action Bearing celebrated MFG Day with an Open House on October 2nd, which provided a forum for discussion regarding current trends and innovations in the bearings industry, and also addressed the challenges faced by manufacturers.

“Bearings are fundamental to most machines and span many industries from robotics, transportation, food packaging and processing, to heavy construction, power generation, steel mills and more,” explained Steve Katz, the company’s president. “We have nearly 60 years’ experience providing solutions to diverse OEM and MRO clients and we were thrilled to host this open house and show visitors what we do.”

Visitors were able to tour Action Bearing’s advanced facilities and attend educational presentations where the company’s bearings experts shared their knowledge of materials, managing load and speed, clearances, specialty bearings, the overall process and more. They were also able to see examples of bearing applications, from robotics to steel mills, and anything in between. Future engineers, designers and other visitors interested in a manufacturing career were able to obtain valuable insight about the bearings industry.

About Action Bearing

A New England staple, Action Bearing has supplied bearings and technical parts to the region and niche markets across the country for over fifty years. Specializing in bearings for Original Equipment Manufacturers and Maintenance, Repair Operations markets, Action Bearing has 25,000 square feet of inventory, an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings, a fixed price program, and bearing experts on hand at all times.

Action Bearing is the sister company of Emerson Bearing of Boston, MA. To learn more about their services, products and immediate shipping opportunities, contact 800-225-4587 or visit www.actionbearing.com.

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