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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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Emerson Bearing Boston Launches New Website

Emerson Bearing Boston, a supplier of bearings and related products that caters to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has recently launched a new generation of their website, EmersonBearing.com.

Emerson Bearing’s website, now in its fourth generation, has been completely redesigned by ThomasNet RPM, a full-service digital agency solution. The site is extremely intuitive with new and improved components that include:

An “Industry Solutions” page provides in-depth information on how bearings are used in different industries. The new “Interchanges Access Library” provides a list of interchanges in one convenient place and is ideal for conducting research or ensuring that all measurements are correct.

A “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, and other industry solutions may be found on the site.

For customers looking for a particular product or conducting research, Emerson Bearing’s enhanced vendor catalog library contains their full product database, making it extremely easy to search for products by category and manufacturer.

Other important components on the site are the “Bearing Detective” to help visitors find just the right bearing needed, as well as an informative blog, video tutorials and monthly specials.

“Our new site design is bold, clean and extremely user-friendly. Navigation is easier and it has a sleeker visual design, which gets users to the content faster. We’ve made it easier than ever for visitors to find exactly what they need,” explained Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing.

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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Cheers. Brewing a New Niche – Emerson Bearing Boston Announces Craft Brewer Division

EB_logo2C_tagline_5inWith craft brewers cropping up across the nation, Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets around the world, has found a new niche.

As a supplier of bearings and related products to the packaging and food processing industries, Emerson Bearing Boston has established a Craft Brewer Division dedicated to their rapidly expanding small and independent brewer customer base. Mike Quinn, Marketing Specialist, oversees the division.

According to the Brewers Association, craft brewers accounted for 11 percent volume share of the marketplace in 2014, up from 5 percent in 2010. And steady growth is expected to continue.

Emerson Bearing Boston provides bearings utilized in the brewing process, which includes mixing, bottling, canning, seaming, labeling and also in any part of the process that involves conveyance. Emerson Bearing Boston is one of the only suppliers of hybrid stainless steel or ceramic bearing seaming rolls, which are made of advanced materials to last longer and run cooler. They also provide stainless steel single roller ball bearings and ceramic ball bearings, which are used in canning and handling lines. Other products include tabletop chain, rollers, idlers, stainless steel mounted units, cam followers, rod ends, thrust bearings, control bearings, needle roller bearings, adhesives and sealants.

“Packaging and food processing are usually fully automated and often take place under extreme operating conditions. It requires low maintenance, special hygiene requirements and operational reliability,” said Steve Katz, president. “By supplying dependable parts and service, we’ve been able help craft brewers such as Newburyport Brewing Company of Mass., West Sixth Brewery of Kentucky and Moab Brewery of Utah keep their production lines moving.”

For more information about the Craft Brewer division, contact Mike Quinn at 800-225-4587 or email mquinn@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 Promotes Mike Quinn to Marketing Specialist

Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets around the world, has promoted Mike Quinn, a Brighton resident, to Marketing Specialist.

Quinn has been a key member of the Emerson Bearing Boston team for more than two years and has recently been promoted from Inside Sales Representative to Marketing Specialist. Dedicated to accommodating the unique bearing needs of industry customers, Quinn will oversee accounts in the electric motor repair, commercial laundry, microbrewery, water and wastewater management industries. His responsibilities will include managing accounts, product recommendations, pricing, purchasing marketing and some light engineering.

Bearing Failure Analysis

As part of their customer care, Emerson Bearing Boston offers the unique service of “Bearing Failure Analysis” which helps them determine the cause of bearing failure so that they may prevent future failure and predict reliability.  Or, if clients desire to do so, they can utilize the Bearing Failure Analysis program within the Technical Toolbox on the Emerson Bearing website.

To contact Mike Quinn regarding the industries he serves, call 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 three 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 tees off with expanded golf division

Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing
Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS…

A good walk spoiled. That’s how some describe the game of golf. More and more golf courses agree and have opted for carts-only. With the increased use of carts comes increased maintenance and need for parts. That’s why Emerson Bearing, a Boston based bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout the world, recently expanded its golf division as part of the company’s recreation industry offerings.

“We originally formed our golf division a few years ago because there had been such an increase in demand for our bearings for golf carts. Well, that has continued the past few years and we needed to reinforce the division to serve not only golf courses but other companies that utilize golf carts for their operations. So we have added personnel and expertise to better serve this market,” said Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing.

Bearings for the golf cart market must be able to withstand outdoor environments and for this, Emerson Bearing provides mounted units with triple lip seals and ball bearings with full contact sealing. They also provide spherical bushings, spherical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, adhesives and sealants, rod ends, oil seals and mounted units. Emerson Bearing Boston carries a full range of brands for this market including SKF, FAG and KVC, as quite often, customers choose a brand based on price point.

Emerson Bearing Senior Marketing Specialist Richard Furtado leads the Golf division team. Furtado  assist 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 the bearing in relation to the application. He can be reached at contact 866-995-8761 or email rfurtado@Emersonbearing.com.

The Emerson Bearing Difference 

In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Emerson Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Emerson Bearing has a staff of 22 and a 23,000 square foot facility to provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Emerson Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with more than three million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S. Emerson Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@Emersonbearing.com or visit www.Emersonbearing.com.

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Emerson Bearing expands food processing division to include fryer equipment offerings

Mike Quinn of Emerson Bearing Boston
Mike Quinn of Emerson Bearing Boston

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS…

Emerson Bearing, a Boston based bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout the world, recently expanded its food processing division to include offerings for businesses that employ frying equipment.

“Restaurants, food courts and any number of other food service businesses utilize frying equipment to prepare food. Many of those fryers require special types of bearings that can withstand continuous use at high temperatures for 10, 12, even 24 hours. With our expanded offerings for frying equipment and dedicated marketing specialist with expertise in that area, we can better serve restaurants and other food service businesses,” said Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing, Inc.

As part of its food processing division, Emerson Bearing offers  IPTCI Fryer Bearings. These special bearings can serve as drop-in replacements for JBT Foodtech- and Stein-type fryers.

Emerson Bearing’s fryer equipment bearings feature:

  • Bolt-on replacement for OEM bearings
  • Heat-tolerant C4 internal clearance
  • 100 percent stainless parts throughout
  • H1-rated food-grade lubricant
  • 2-bolt flange units

Emerson Bearing Marketing Specialist Mike Quinn is responsible for the frying equipment customers. He can be reached by e-mail at mquinn@Emersonbearing.com or by calling  1.800.225.4587.

The Emerson Bearing Difference 
In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Emerson Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Emerson Bearing has a staff of 22 and a 23,000 square foot facility to provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Emerson Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with more than three million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S. Emerson Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@Emersonbearing.com or visit www.Emersonbearing.com.

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Emerson Bearing promotes Bob Piracini to senior marketing specialist for Machine Tools Division

Bob Piracini of Action Bearing and Emerson Bearing

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS …

Emerson Bearing a Boston based bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout the world recently promoted Bob Piracini to senior marketing specialist for its Machine Tools division.

As leader of the Machine Tools division, Piracini and his team will assist 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 the bearing in relation to the application.

Machine Tool applications require bearings that are designed for rigid, high speed, high precision machine tool spindles. Emerson Bearing offers super precision bearings, linear motion, timing belts, adhesives and sealants, ball bearings and cylindrical roller bearings. As machine centers operate at higher speeds and demand greater levels of precision, Emerson Bearing recommends the new generation of bearings made from advanced steels. These provide extended bearing life and increased tolerances. The company offers several brands, such as Barden and NSK which provide this option. Other available options include Sealed bearings for harsh environments.

Piracini has been with the company for 16 years and previously held the position of Marketing Specialist. He attended Suffolk University and is a resident of Wakefield, MA.

To reach Bob Piracini in Emerson’s Machine Tools division, contact 866-995-8764 or email bpiracini@Emersonbearing.com.

The Emerson Bearing Difference 
In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Emerson Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Emerson Bearing has a staff of 22 and a 23,000 square foot facility to provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Emerson Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S. Emerson Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, emailinfo@Emersonbearing.com or visit www.Emersonbearing.com.

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Freeze frame! Emerson Bearing positions new photography division

Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing
Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS…

Emerson Bearing, a Boston based bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout the world, recently launched a new division to supply bearings and related products for stillness equipment used for both traditional photography and video cameras.

“For many videographers and photographers, you only get one opportunity at a shot and you absolutely do not want to miss it or get an out-of-focus shot because your tripod failed to remain locked in place,” said Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing, Inc. “By maintaining your equipment with the proper bearings, you can keep your focus, literally and figuratively, on the shot at hand.”

Hand-held gimbals and aerial mounts, typically used to photograph and video high-speed sporting events like the recently concluded Olympics, are a primary market for Emerson Bearing products. Emerson Bearing sells needle, ball and plain bearings, as well as lubricants and adhesives as part of this new division.

“A manufacturer of some of the best known equipment in Hollywood recently approached us about a high-speed track mounted camera system, meant to film high speed sports such as speed-skating and horse racing. With high speeds and relatively large moment loads, he had been unable to find a bearing with tight enough tolerances, that could perform consistently,” said Katz. “After a couple of phone conversations, we identified the appropriate bearing. Weeks later the manufacturer called to thank us. His product was working perfectly and the only performance that was more impressive than the athletes was his camera’s.”

As part of the new division, photography division, customers have access to industry specialists for recommendations on the right bearings for mounting units for both video cameras and still photography cameras. Emerson Bearing Marketing Specialist Mike Quinn is responsible for the Photography division. He can be reached by e-mail at mquinn@emersonbearing.com or by calling  1.800.225.4587.

The Emerson Bearing Difference 
In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Emerson Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Emerson Bearing has a staff of 22 and a 23,000 square foot facility to provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Emerson Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with more than three million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S. Emerson Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@emersonbearing.com or visit www.emersonbearing.com.

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