BC Bearing Engineers Limited

Effects of Dust Suppression on Conveyor Belting (1.1MB pdf)
Coal dust originates primarily when coal is broken by impact on crushing, grading, milling etc.

Replacement of Angular Contact Ball Bearings (700 KB pdf)
Selecting replacement angular contact ball bearings for pumps and compressors presents most equipment users with a dilemma.

Electric Motor Bearings (800 KB pdf)
Maintenance Tips for Electric Motor Bearings

The Seven Steps in Selecting a Cost-effective Filtration
System (800 KB pdf)
Efficient Contamination Control

Beverage Industry Trends (2700 KB pdf)
The benefits of replacing rollers with table top chain...

Linear Bearing Technology (330 KB pdf)
The driving force behind factory automation

Sheet Gasket Dimensions for Raised Face Steel Flanges (68 KB pdf)
Gaskets for ASME/ANSI B16.5 flanges to ANSI B 16.21-1992

More Than Meets the Eye: Oil Seals are a Challenge (857 KB pdf)
The shaft seal is only one part of the whole sealing system, other primary components include the shaft, the bore, and the fluid to be sealed...

AC Drives: The "Ultimate" in Variable Speed (704 KB pdf)
Since the dawn of the mechanical age an efficient means of variable speed has been sought...

Gearmotors: The Efficient and Economical Alternative (736 KB pdf)
One of the main benefits of the growing trend towards modernization in industry is the opportunity to improve efficiency and cut costs...

How to Select Motors for Hazardous Locations (87 KB pdf)
Failure to specify the proper motors for use in a hazardous location can have serious consequences-lost production, extensive property damage, and even loss of human life...

Recognizing Bearing Damage in Operating Equipment (292 KB pdf)
Bearing failures can represent a significant component on plant downtime and operating costs. Recognizing bearing-related problems before they do any serious damage can save you money!...

Engineering Formulas (157 KB pdf)
The following formulas will be of interest to a broad range of industry professionals...

More Engineering Formulas (193 KB pdf)
The following formulas will be of interest to a broad range of industry professionals...

Bearing Load Calculations for Shaft with V-Belt Drive (88 KB pdf)
From a previous issue's formula sheets the belt pull at the circumference of a sheave can be determined by the following formula...

Electrical Formulas (62 KB pdf)
The following formulas will be of interest to a broad range of industry professionals...

Shaft Diameter Selection (260 KB pdf)
In a previous issue we demonstrated the method used to determine the bearing loads imposed by a Vbelt drive...

V-Belt Selection Depends on Application (264 KB pdf)
In recent issues of Tech Tips we have illustrated a shaft/bearing arrangemet to show the various methods used to determining bearing loads and shaft diameters...

Selecting a Gear Box to Suit Your Needs (199 KB pdf)
As we continue to investigate the complete mechanical drive system initiated several issues ago, we now turn our attention to the selection of a gearbox that suits our needs...

Coupling Versus V-Belt Drive System (225 KB pdf)
In previous issues we illustrated a V-belt drive system located between a motor and a gearbox...

Final Link Between Gearbox to Driven Shaft (306 KB pdf)
In previous issues we investigated shaft sizing and bearing supports, V-belt drive, coupling, and gearbox of our system example....

The Prime Mover or Electric Motor (907 KB pdf)
The last issue of Tech Tips dealt with the final link between the gearbox to driven shaft and the electric motor...

History of Linear Motion (1594 KB pdf)
The history of linear motion dates back approximately 50 years to the invention of the ball bushing...

The Sealing System (328 KB pdf)
In order to optimize seal performance, it is necessary for the designer and user to examine all of the conditions present...

Condition Monitoring (115 KB pdf)
Various methods of monitoring the performance of a bearing operating condition exist that can help to determine when a bearing is likely to fail...

Inside BCB's Technical Services Divisions (50 KB pdf)
It's our responsibility to provide support for our sales people and our customers; whether it is a design problem or selection of components, determining what kind of drive package the customer needs...

Bearing Failure and Repair (100 KB pdf)
Theoretically speaking, a bearing could last forever, given optimum conditions working out all the parameters-speed, temperature, lubrication-but they don't...

Understanding Lubrication (129 KB pdf)
How much? What type? How often? These are the questions that are asked every day by lubrication and maintenance personnel.. .

Roller Bearing Types (324 KB pdf)
Bearings are designed to decrease friction. One of the challenges is understanding the different types and characterstics of a bearing, ensuring the right part for the appropriate application...

Mounted Bearing Units (324 KB pdf)
Mounted bearing units are commonplace in applications where machined bearing seats in the equipment frame are either both impractical or undesirable...

Effects of Bearing Misalignment on Bearing Performance (69 KB pdf)
Theoretical bearing ratings are based on the assumptions that the bearing shall be...

Shaft Alignment is a Profitable Form of Preventative Maintenance
(60 KB pdf)
Another type of misalignment is shaft misgalignment. Misaligned shafts will often cause problems with the components in the machinery.. .

Replacement of Angular Contact Ball Bearings (127 KB pdf)
The matter of selecting replacement angular contact bearings for pumps and compressors presents most equipment users with a dilemma...

Coupling Versus V-Belt Drive System (61 KB pdf)
Since the flexible coupling is the most common within the industrial environment, our discussion will concentrate on this specific type...

Selecting a Gearbox to Suit Your Needs (KB pdf)
Before selecting a gearbox, it is important to recognize the following features and characteristics of different types of enclosed gear drives (gearboxes)...

Constant or Fixed Fill Fluid Couplings (155 KB pdf)
Fluid couplings have been used for almost one hundred years for the transmission of torque through fluid flow...

Vibrating Mechanism Bearings (169 KB pdf)
Vibrating equipment represents some of the most demanding applications for anti-friction roller bearings...

Precautions When Mounting Bearings (162 KB pdf)
Premature bearing failure and costly equipment repairs are an ongoing challenge for any operation...

Bearing Storage and Handling (162 KB pdf)
Roller bearings are coated with a rust-inhibiting compound before packaging and can be stored in their original packaging for several years...

Solutions for Improved Food Safety (116 KB pdf)
We know that you are constantly concerned with contamination. It's your commitment to wholesomeness, quality, and safety in consumables. Compliance isn't easy when government regulations seem to change by the day...

Chain: Troubleshooting and Problem-solving (106 KB pdf)
If you find something wrong with a chain during start-up or regular inspection, it may require treatment or you may need to replace it with a new chain...

Protecting Machines Against Torque Overload Breakdowns (134 KB pdf)
The drive systems of some heavy-duty, tough application machines must function through unpredictable, instantaneous machine malfunctions...

Gearmotors: The Efficient and Economical Alternative (736 KB pdf)
One of the main benefits of the growing trend towards modernization in industry is the opportunity to improve efficiency and cut costs, as production lines are refitted and new plants are constructed...

The Better Bearing Solution for Pulp and Paper Machinery (847 KB pdf)
The most common bearing solution for pulp and papermaking machines, until now, has been to use two double-row spherical roller bearings in separate plummer block housings....