Rolling bearings: a guide to material selection

摘要

With a wide choice of materials and heat treatments for rolling bearings, performance and operating life can be optimised, even for demanding industrial applications, says Br Steve Lacey In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the demand for rolling bearings that, even under extreme operating conditions - including lubricant 5 starvation, highly corrosive or high temperature environments - still provide a long operating life and optimum performance. But selecting a suitable material or heat treatment process for rolling bearings often requires expert advice and guidance, normally from the manufacturer of the bearings.