Mounting Methods (Part 2 of 4): Eccentric Locking CollarJanuary 16, 2017 by Lauren Ansley, PTI(This is the second of a four-part series examining the Four Shaft Attachment Methods for Mounted Ball Bearings…) PTI offers all four (4) shaft locking mechanisms for mounted (aka “housed”) ball bearings: Setscrew Locking Eccentric Locking Collar Concentric Clamp Collar Tapered Adapter Sleeve Let’s examine the second option: The Eccentric Locking Collar is a very […]
Mounting Methods (Part 1 of 4): Setscrew LockingDecember 22, 2016 by Lauren Ansley, PTI(This is the first of a four-part series examining the Four Shaft Attachment Methods for Mounted Ball Bearings…) PTI offers all four (4) shaft locking mechanisms for mounted (aka “housed”) ball bearings: Setscrew Locking Eccentric Locking Collar Concentric Clamp Collar Tapered Adapter Sleeve Let’s examine the first option: The Setscrew, also often referred to as […]
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 [...]
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.). […]
New Product Demo Case LaunchDecember 15, 2015 by Fjorge Admin, Leave a CommentThis week, P.T. International (PTI) sales reps across North America received brand-new product demo cases containing 16 samples of PTI’s assorted mounted bearing products. The new demo case highlights key features: Included are all 4 locking mechanisms, which are all available FROM STOCK: It’s loaded with an assortment of housing styles, also available […]
NEW VIDEO: How to Install a Split Bearing by EichNovember 30, 2015 by Fjorge Admin, Leave a CommentIn our latest video, Eich Rollenlager demonstrates how to install a split bearing. The German-based manufacturer’s bearings are frequently used in many areas of a Steel Mill or applications of extreme temperatures such as furnaces. Their bearings are designed to operate in the most challenging environments, including high temperatures, extreme loads and contaminated conditions.
Swivel It… Just a Little Bit…With Our New Video: Demonstrating Swivel TorqueNovember 6, 2015 by Fjorge Admin, Leave a CommentSwivel Torque is probably one of the most important quality checks that we do at P.T. International The typical range for acceptable swivel torque range is 50 - 200 inch pounds. Watch the video to learn how you can measure swivel torque with a torque wrench. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6oND6sgMYAVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Measuring [...]