Three Product Categories for 25,000 SKUsAugust 17, 2018 by Lauren Ansley, PTIWhen you offer 25,000 + SKUs, it can be hard to keep up! That’s why we split our product offering into three categories: 1. BEARINGS – Inch and Metric. Mounted Ball Bearings and Mounted Roller Bearings. We also carry a full range of adapters and other accessories. And we carry all four locking mechanisms […]
Triple Lip Seals (L3) Now Available for Corrosion Resistant Housed BearingsAugust 7, 2018 by Lauren Ansley, PTIPTI’s introduces our new Triple Lip (L3) seal option for stainless steel inserts, now offering even better bearing protection. The material is silicon rubber with a stainless steel flinger. This makes our the SUC-L3 set screw bearings tough enough to withstand high pressure wash down applications commonly found in the Food, Beverage, and Chemical Industries. […]
PTI Can Help Diagnose Bearing FailuresJuly 23, 2018 by Lauren Ansley, PTIP.T. International regularly works with distributors and end users to help diagnose bearing failures. The elements of a bearing tell the story of its life similar to how a black box tells the story of an airplane. PTI will examine a bearing and help to determine why it failed and offer recommendations to help prevent […]
WATCH: Spherical Mounted Roller Bearings – Assembled in the USAJuly 6, 2018 by Lauren Ansley, PTIAll SRE & SR2 Mounted Spherical Roller Bearing Units are interchangeable with competitive brands and are assembled at PTI Headquarters in Charlotte, NC – USA. They’re widely used in bulk material handling, mining, aggregate, food (grain handling conveyors), bucket elevators, and wood elevators. Watch Video for a step-by-step overview of how we assemble our SRE/SR2 Spherical […]
For Rent: Hydraulic Nut & PumpJune 14, 2018 by Lauren Ansley, PTIPTI now offers a Hydraulic Nut & Pump rental program. Question: What is a hydraulic nut? Answer: A hydraulic mounting nut is a reusable tool used to assist with bearing installation. Question: How does it work? Answer: It contains a piston that pushes on the inner ring of the bearing as hydraulic pressure is applied, […]
We Revolve Around You with 24/7/365 AccessibilityMay 30, 2018 by Lauren Ansley, PTIPTI offers customer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are there for you before, during and after the sale. Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday EDT. If you need help outside of these hours, simply call our main-line for the after-hours […]
got metric?May 21, 2018 by Lauren Ansley, PTIFact: 95% of the world uses the Metric system.* Did you know there are seven countries that don’t use it? They are: US, Burma, Liberia, Palau, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Samoa. The rest of the world is Metric. *Source: Wikipedia – Metrication in the United States Fact: When you need Metric industrial […]
Did You Know We Stock Over 25,000 SKUs?April 10, 2018 by Lauren Ansley, PTI25,000+ SKUs and Counting. Did you know P.T. International (PTI) offers over 25,000 SKUs today? We started primarily as a provider of Metric industrial power transmission components and mounted bearings. Now we’ve evolved to offer over 25,000 SKUs in both Inch and Metric. We also have partnerships with European specialty providers such as WINKEL, […]
WATCH: SAF/Split Block Components & InstallationApril 6, 2018 by Lauren Ansley, PTISAF split block units are built to withstand the most rugged conditions and challenging applications. Take a closer look at an SAF 517 unit with us as we review the components, features, and proper installation. Watch Video for a review of the features of the housing (pry slot, oil relief channel, solid base, etc.), how […]
The New WINKEL Catalogs Have ArrivedMarch 19, 2018 by Lauren Ansley, PTIDid you know that WINKEL is the market leader in heavy load linear systems? P.T. International is the exclusive US supplier for WINKEL products. The new WINKEL catalog features 412 pages plus images and technical drawings. View WINKEL products: https://www.ptintl.com/products/linear-products. Take a peek inside or download the full catalog at www.winkel-bearing.com. Contact Us to Request […]