Several factors play a role in bearing life in the forest products industry. Beyond heavy loads and significant vibration, inclement weather, process-generated heat and contamination can all threaten a bearing’s life cycle.

Whether it’s a log handler, log deck, de-barker, gang saw, edger, chipper, vibratory screen, or stump grinder, bearing shaft grip is critical to avoiding downtime and equipment damage. Shaft grip reliability boils down to three factors: shaft condition, shaft size and the shaft mounting device.

In high-temperature, heavy load industries like mining and construction, selecting the right bearing means everything.

As production speeds and performance expectations continue to rise, worker safety and equipment reliability have come to the forefront.

When choosing a gear drive, it helps to understand why drives get hot and the basic options for gear drive cooling.

Here’s what you need to know about oil maintenance—critical for keeping industrial gear drives running smoothly and safely.

One of the most critical pieces of any gearbox system is the shaft seal. These under-appreciated gearbox components are essential for long term, leak-free operation, and have a surprising impact on thermal performance as well.

There are different gear rating standards used throughout industrial applications. Here’s what you need to know to compare AGMA 2101 and ISO 6336.

There are several options for mounting a drive in conveyor applications. Here are the most common types and the pros and cons of each. 

Follow these steps for proper installation, belt break-in and maintenance to help increase the total poundage through your furnace during the life of your conveyor belt.