A BEARING ON LONGEVITY - Outboard bearing design helps provide improved service life for Patriot Products gasoline-powered wood chipper shredders

摘要

One of the most common problems in engine-powered equipment involves axial load on engine driveshafts. This can be especially true in many types of outdoor power equipment, where often the driven component is simply hung on the end of the engine output shaft and the shaft bearing is used to carry the load. Typically, that arrangement works well enough, but over time the situation can result in excessive wear, a reduction in smoothness and efficiency, and even premature breakdowns.