Is It Hot In Here Or Is It Just Your Bearing?June 28, 2016 by Fjorge Admin, Leave a CommentHigh temperature applications require mounted ball bearings that don't just withstand the heat, but that also ensure your application remains safe and operational... Here are six key features to look for when choosing a high temperature mounted ball bearing: High Temperature Lubrication: A high temp bearing will still fail prematurely without the correct lubrication. Lube [...]
Engineering to Client Specifications – A Case StudyJune 9, 2016 by Fjorge Admin, Leave a CommentThe Background: A well-established distributor supplies bearings, belting, electrical equipment and more for the electrical, power transmission, and automation industries. They regularly purchase a two-bolt flange mounted ball bearing for their customer from a competing manufacturer. The Challenge: The distributor was becoming increasingly unhappy with longer lead times from their existing supplier and learned that [...]
Why Did My Bearing Fail?June 2, 2016 by Fjorge Admin, Leave a CommentLubrication is the #1 cause of failure. Typically a little bit of grease at frequent intervals is better than a lot of grease at infrequent intervals. Click here to view more lubrication tips.
Expertise in European and Metric Manufacturing – A Case St…June 1, 2016 by Fjorge Admin,PTI Engineers designed an improved version of a stainless steel custom chain with metric attachments that a US food manufacturer had been purchasing from Europe… The Background: A major producer of gourmet meats and cheeses generates over $3 billion in annual sales. They utilize a large chiller application for processing meat. The Challenge: Their equipment [...]
Custom Product Engineering – A Case StudyJune 1, 2016 by Fjorge Admin,Here’s a step-by-step account of how PTI’s Engineering Team worked with an OEM to customize an existing housing for a new application…all in just over two months: The Background: A large, US-based OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) supplies drying equipment for commercial use. Their products include machines such as industrial grade large capacity dryers, coin operated [...]
The Four Shaft Attachment MethodsJune 1, 2016 by Fjorge Admin,PTI proudly offers all four insert types for mounted ball bearings: Setscrew Locking, Eccentric Locking Collar, Concentric Clamp Collar and Tapered Adapter Sleeve. Understanding the features of each and the differences between them will help ensure you’re using the best shaft attachment method for your application. SETSCREW LOCKING How it works: Two screws are tightened [...]
Throwback Thursday: PTI Featured in Greater Charlotte Biz 20…June 1, 2016 by Fjorge Admin,Step back in time with us and enjoy this Greater Charlotte Biz February 2013 article highlighting PTI: Key Article Takeaways Did you know the 16-ft tall “big apple” at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, has PTI bearings inside? When a Mets player hits a home run, the apple rises up in celebration. [...]
You’re Gonna Need a Bigger BearingJune 1, 2016 by Fjorge Admin, Weighing in at over 5,000 lbs., the housing shown here (Part No. SDAF231/600-LS-D-BF) will be used as part of a pair (one fixed and one float) in a large Coal mining conveyor. Common industries using SAF blocks includeL: aggregate, cement, coal mining, and metals mining (copper, gold, etc.). […]
PTI Sports Panther PrideJune 1, 2016 by Fjorge Admin,P.T. International sported some serious Panther Pride at work today as our local Carolina Panthers face the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday. Employees were encouraged to show support for their favorite football teams. Although HIGHLY outnumbered, the Denver Broncos were represented along with other NFL teams not pictured. (Hey, somebody had to […]