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Induction Heaters

  JAN. 30, 2014 | PRESS RELEASE

BETEX 24 RLD TURBO Induction Heater Provides Fast and Efficient Portable Heating

The BETEX 24 RLD TURBO induction heater is one of 12 induction heaters offered by Quality Bearings & Components to heat bearings and other drive components for easy mounting and dismounting. It is light enough that it can be easily carried by its handle.



Easy-Laser® Alignment Equipment

  NOV. 8, 2013 | PRESS RELEASE

Easy-Laser® Shaft Alignment Equipment is the Simple Way to Get Accurate Alignment Readings

A new series of BETEX 2/3 Arm hydraulic pullers from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC features self-centering, to prevent shaft damage, with integrated pump and cylinder for the safe mounting and dismounting of bearings, pulleys, couplings, rings, and other transmission components.



Betex Induction Heater

  FEB. 20, 2013 | PRESS RELEASE

New BETEX 22 ESD Standard Induction Heater from QBC Features a Swivel Arm

A new standard bench-top BETEX 22 ESD induction heater from Quality Bearings & Components- QBC designed for heating bearings, pulleys, couplings, rings, etc. so that they can easily be mounted in maintenance (MRO) and/or production (OEM) applications.



Hydraulic Pullers with Pump

  FEB. 20, 2013 | PRESS RELEASE

New 2/3 Arm Hydraulic Pullers from QBC Feature Self-Centering to Prevent Shaft Damage

A new series of BETEX 2/3 Arm hydraulic pullers from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC features self-centering, to prevent shaft damage, with integrated pump and cylinder for the safe mounting and dismounting of bearings, pulleys, couplings, rings, and other transmission components.



Professional Sound Meter Tool

  FEB. 20, 2013 | PRESS RELEASE

New BETEX 1500 Professional Sound Meter from QBC Designed for Quick & Reliable Noise Surveys

New Hyde Park, New York — A new BETEX professional sound meter from Quality Bearings & Components- QBC is designed for quick and accurate noise surveys. The meter, identified as the model 1500, features an extra large digital display with a digit height of 20 mm. With this professional microprocessor operated DB meter sound levels can be precisely measured within the frequency range of 31.5 HZ to 8500 HZ. The measurement range is 30 to 130 dB (A) with a resolution of 0.1 dB. The unit has a hold-function and can take interval measurements. The model 1500 is 260 mm x 69 mm x 32 mm, weighs 350 grams and is powered by a 9 volt battery (included).



CD-Rom Catalog B705

  FEB. 6, 2013 | PRESS RELEASE

New Catalog/Handbook on CD-ROM from Quality Bearings & Components Features Over 7,800 Off-The-Shelf Products

New Hyde Park, New York — The process of selecting the right bearing and maintenance products for your application just became easier with the introduction by Quality Bearings & Components - QBC of their new catalog/handbook B705 on CD-ROM. It features over 7,800 off-the-shelf products in three catalogs.



Bearing Vibration Monitoring Tool

  AUG. 17, 2012 | PRESS RELEASE

New BETEX VibChecker Vibration Monitor Meter From QBC Is Perfect for Quick Vibration Surveys

New Hyde Park, New York — A new BETEX professional VibChecker vibration monitor meter from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC is a light and compact-sized instrument designed for quick and accurate vibration surveys. The meter, identified as the model TB-C780201, provides portable and user -friendly vibration measurement in the 10-1000 Hz frequency range. Measurement results are immediately and automatically evaluated against ISO standards...



Bearing Condition Checking Tool

  AUG. 17, 2012 | PRESS RELEASE

New BETEX Bearing Checker Meter from QBC Three-In-One Quick Bearing Monitoring

New Hyde Park, New York — A new BETEX professional bearing checker from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC is an economic three-in-one instrument for bearing condition monitoring. This bearing checker is unique , being the first portable, pocket-size instrument (weight 185 g, size 158 x 62 x 30 mm) for evaluated shock pulse measurement. Besides shock pulses, the Bearing Checker measures machine surface temperature with infrared light, and can also be used as an electronic stethoscope for listening to machine sounds. The instrument can be used on most rotating machinery, in a diversity of industrial environments, such as: electric motors, fans, pumps, etc.



Ditial Laser Measuring Thermometer

  AUG. 17, 2012 | PRESS RELEASE

New BETEX 1250 Digital Laser Thermometer From QBC Features Extreme Accuracy & Range

New Hyde Park, New York — A new BETEX professional digital laser thermometer from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC is a high-quality condition monitoring tool with an extreme range of -50° C up to +1000° C. The laser beam allows you to remotely measure the temperature of any required object. The digital laser temperature meter can be used to accurately measure fluids, gasses and a variety of other substances.



Portable Induction Heater

  JULY 5, 2012 | PRESS RELEASE

New BETEX 22 ELD Induction Heater from QBC Features Portability with Its Own Carrying Case

New Hyde Park, New York—A new portable BETEX 22 ELD induction heater from Quality Bearings & Components — QBC designed for heating bearings, pulleys, couplings, rings, etc. so that they can easily be mounted in maintenance (MRO) and/or production (OEM) applications. The built-in LED display makes this unit very easy to use. Digital electronics ensure optimum control during the heating process. The controller automatically regulates the most efficient use of power to ensure even and rapid heating. The BETEX 22 ELD is the smallest of a wide range of 12 induction heaters in both standard and turbo types.



Needle Roller Pressbearings

  MAR. 19, 2012 | PRESS RELEASE

New 2/3 Arm Mechanical Pullers from QBC Feature Safe Dismounting of Bearings, Pulleys, etc.

New Hyde Park, New York—A new series of BETEX 2/3 Arm mechanical pullers from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC features self-centering, to prevent shaft damage, with self-locking system for the safe mounting and dismounting of bearings, pulleys, couplings, rings and other transmission components.



Needle Roller Pressbearings

  MAR. 19, 2012 | PRESS RELEASE

New Catalog B700 from QBC, the Exclusive USA Distributor for BEGA Maintenance Products

New Hyde Park, New York—A new 96-page full color catalog B700 from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC features BEGA Special Tools for the safe mounting and dismounting of bearings and other transmission components. Quality Bearings & Components - QBC has become the official authorized stocking distributor of BEGA's wide range of high-quality tools for bearing maintenance in the USA.


Needle Roller Pressbearings
  JUN. 24, 2011 | PRESS RELEASE

New Ball Bearing Inserts from QBC Features Dual Seal

Garden City Park, New York — A new series of 35 ball bearing inserts from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC feature dual seals with an antirotation device. These set screw type ball bearing insert bearings are identified as the BBXINS-... Series. They are made to fit shafts ranging from .1/2" to 4" in diameter. The overall diameter of the bearings range from 1.5728" to 7.0866". Quotes plus online orders are available at the new QBC eStore.


Pillow Blocks
  JUN. 22, 2011 | PRESS RELEASE

New Flanged Sleeve Bearings from QBC Are Self-Lubricating

Garden City Park, New York—A new series of 88 flanged sleeve bearings from Quality Bearings & Components- QBC are made of oil impregnated sintered bronze SAE 841. These self-lubricating bearings are identified as the BSNFLN-... Series. They are made to fit shafts ranging from .127" to 1.503" in diameter. The overall diameter of the flanges range from 3/8" to 2-1/16" . Quotes plus online orders are available at the new QBC eStore.


Needle Roller Pressbearings
  JUN. 22, 2011 | PRESS RELEASE

New Needle Roller Pressbearings from QBC Are Self-Aligning

Garden City Park, New York—A new series of inch and metric needle roller pressbearings from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC are self-clinching and self-aligning to ±5° and are designed for high-speed, high-load applications. These pressbearings are identified as the BDNRSS-... Series in inch and BDNRSSM... Series in metric. They are made to fit shafts ranging from .1247" to .6245" in diameter (3.992 mm to 17.989 mm ). The overall diameter of the knurled flanges range from .55". to 1.30" (17 mm to 33 mm). Installation is simple and quick without the use of mounting blocks. Operating temperatures range from -22°F to +248°F (-30°C to +120°C). Quotes plus online orders are available at the new QBC eStore.


Needle Roller Pressbearings
  JUN. 22, 2011 | PRESS RELEASE

New Flanged Frelon® Sleeve Bearings from QBC Are Maintenance-Free

Garden City Park, New York—A new series of 44 Frelon® lined flanged sleeve bearings in inch and metric from Quality Bearings & Components- QBC are designed to replace sintered and plastic bearings. These self-lubricating bearings are identified as the BSLFLN-PF... Series in inch and BSLFLNM... Series in metric. They are made to fit shafts ranging from .1890" to 3.0015" in diameter (6.028 mm to 50.062 mm ). The overall diameter of the flanges range from .4370" to 3.5000" (14 mm to 70 mm). Quotes plus online orders are available at the new QBC eStore.


Needle Roller Pressbearings
  JUN. 22, 2011 | PRESS RELEASE

New Plastic Four-Bolt Flange Mounting Blocks with Insert Ball Bearings from QBC

Garden City Park, New York— Quality Bearings & Components - QBC announces a new line of standard duty 4-bolt flange mounting blocks that have a polyester housing, removable acetal bearing insert, with 316 stainless steel balls. They are identified as the BBPBLD... Series and are designed to fit shafts ranging from 1/2" to 1-1/4" in diameter. Plastic two-bolt flange mounting blocks with insert ball bearings are also stocked. These new elements help make machinery efficient, more functional, and most importantly, safer. By giving careful consideration to these basic design features, efficiency and reliability increase. Quotes plus online orders are available at our new QBC eStore.


Insert Ball Bearings
  FEB. 24, 2009 | PRESS RELEASE

New Bearing Catalog/Handbook on CD-ROM from QBC Features eStore Interactive Links to Over 7,410 Off-The-Shelf Bearings

Garden City Park, New York — The process of selecting the right bearing for your application just became easier with the introduction, by Quality Bearings & Components - QBC, of their new Bearing catalog/handbook B632 on CD-ROM. It features an online eStore with interactive links to over 7,410 off-the-shelf bearings of all types... read more


Precision Shafting
  JUN. 13, 2008 | PRESS RELEASE

New Web Site from QBC Makes It Easier to Buy Your Bearings Online

New Hyde Park, NY -- A newly redesigned Web site from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC makes it easier to buy your bearings online. The site, at www.qbcbearings.com, was in development for six months by the QBC in-house graphics department. A highlight of the new site is a redesigned product index which is linked directly to inch and metric products on the QBC eStore. QBC is a distributor of bearings for many of the industry's top bearing manufacturers. You will find a large inventory of ball bearings, pressbearings, sleeve bearings, linear motion products, pillow & mounting blocks, rod ends, shafting and much more. Once you find your bearing product you can buy it online or receive a quote.

The new site features the ability to request two comprehensive product catalogs for free delivery, via mail, for individuals anywhere in North America. In addition, the product and technical portion of these catalogs can be downloaded, by product section, to the visitor’s computer. The usefulness of this “component library” is illustrated by the growing number of requests from engineers and specifiers. In addition to bearings, QBC provides a range of related services which include: ball bearing cleaning, relubrication, custom packaging, custom bearings, custom design, JIT deliveries and blanket orders, purchasing of excess inventory, hybrid bearings, cross-referencing capabilities, inspection, rebuilding of bearings in certified class 1000 clean room, custom made bearings and shafting to customer print.

 



Precision Shafting
  FEB. 6, 2008 | PRESS RELEASE

New 303 Stainless Steel Solid Precision Ground Shafting from QBC

Garden City Park, New York— Quality Bearings & Components - QBC announces a new line of 303 stainless steel solid precision ground shafting. Identified as the BBSHAF... Series, these shafts are stocked in 3 diameters, .1247", .1872", and .2497". They are available in lengths ranging from 1" to 36". They feature 1/64" x 45o chamfer at both ends and straightness of .0004 per inch. Quotes plus online orders are available at our new QBC eStore.

 



Guide Blocks and Rails
  FEB. 6, 2008 | PRESS RELEASE

New Linear Guide Blocks and Guide Rails from Quality Bearings & Components

Garden City Park, New York— Quality Bearings & Components - QBC announces a new line of linear guide blocks and guide rails. The rails, identified as the BBRAILMHSR... Series, are made of AISI 1055 Steel and are available in lengths ranging from 160 mm to 3000 mm. They have predrilled mounting holes at spacing ranging from 60 mm to 150 mm. The linear guides, identified as the BBXBLKMHSR... Series, are offered in heavy and ultraheavy load types. While linear guide blocks and linear rails may all appear the same, there are significant performance differences due to the manufacturers' selected standards, and the manufacturing processes used to achieve them. Quotes plus online orders are available at our new QBC eStore.

 



Cam Followers
  FEB. 6, 2008 | PRESS RELEASE

New Needle Bearing Cam Followers from QBC Feature Steel Hardened Studs and Inner Races

Garden City Park, New York— Quality Bearings & Components - QBC announces a new line of high carbon steel needle bearing sealed cam followers, identified as the BBXCAM-CN... Series. They feature hardened and ground outer race and low-carbon alloy steel hardened studs and inner races. They are both hex-head or slotted-head type. They are available in nominal I.D.'s ranging from 1/2" to 4". They may be lubricated through the head end only and have a clamping torque based on dry threads. Quotes plus online orders are available at the new QBC eStore. This quality design ensures reduced friction, quiet operating ability and increased durability

 



Pillow Blocks
  FEB. 6, 2008 | PRESS RELEASE

New Pillow Blocks from QBC Feature Both Locking Collar and Set Screw Types

Garden City Park, New York— Quality Bearings & Components - QBC announces new pillow blocks featuring both locking collar and set screw types. These pillow blocks, identified as the BBXBLK-HCP... and BBXBLK-UCP... Series, are made of cast iron housings, solid base dual seal type pillow blocks. They are designed to fit shafts ranging from1/2" to 3-1/2" in diameter. The height from the bottom of the unit to the shaft centerline ranges from 1-3/16" to 4". These standardduty units incorporate one lubrication fitting. These new elements make machinery efficient, more functional, and safer. Quotes plus online orders are available at the new QBC eStore.

 



Sleeve Bearings
  FEB. 6, 2008 | PRESS RELEASE

New Flanged Sleeve Bearings from QBC Are Maintenance-Free

Garden City Park, New York—A new series of split type flanged sleeve bearings from Quality Bearings & Components- QBC have a composite liner that consists of a carbon steel backing, an intermediate layer of sintered bronze, PTFE, and a lead sliding lining. These bearings are identified as the BSNFLNMMB... Series in metric and BSNFLN... Series in inch. They are designed to fit shafts ranging from 6 mm to 45 mm in diameters and .3750 in. to 1.7500 in. The overall diameter of the flanges range from 12 mm to 58 mm in metric and from .6875 in. to 2.3750 in. Quotes plus online orders are available at the new QBC eStore.

 



Thin Section Ball Bearings
  FEB. 6, 2008 | PRESS RELEASE

New Thin Section Contact Series Ball Bearings Feature Four-Point Contact or Conrad Styles

Garden City Park, New York— Quality Bearings & Components - QBC announces a new line of thin section four point contact series of ball bearings. This dynamic new series also comes in the innovative conrad style that features conrad radial contact points and the angular contact style that utilizes angular contact single bearings which are both reliable and cost-effective. This new line is available in 52100 chrome steel with a snap-over cage feature. They are rated ABEC 1 and may be ordered in stainless steel as well. Quotes plus online orders are available at the new QBC eStore. These quality designs ensures reduced friction, quiet operating ability and increased durability.

 



Insert Ball Bearings
  FEB. 3, 2008 | PRESS RELEASE

New Ball Bearing Inserts from QBC Features Dual Seal Construction

Garden City Park, New York — New Ball Bearing Inserts from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC feature dual seal construction. These set screw type and locking collar type units, identified as the BBXINS... Series, are stocked in many sizes to fit shafts ranging from 1/2" to 4" in diameter. The set screw type bearing inserts have 2 set screws. Tightening the set screws contacts the shaft which effectively locks the shaft to the bearing so that the two will turn as one. Bearing widths range from .5512" to 1.5748". Bearing inserts are widely used in textile machinery, conveyor systems, ventilators, as well as machines for food processing and packing. Quotes plus online orders are available at our new QBC eStore.

 



Plastic Ball Bearings
  FEB. 3, 2008 | PRESS RELEASE

New Plastic Ball Bearings from QBC Feature Glass or 316 Stainless Steel Balls

Garden City Park, New York — New plastic plain ball bearings from Quality Bearing & Components - QBC feature glass or stainless steel balls arranged in single and double row construction. Identified as the BBPRIX-... and BBPRIXM... Series, they are stocked in both inch and metric sizes. They are designed to fit shafts ranging from 3/16" to 1" (5 mm to 25 mm) diameters. Their dynamic load ratings range from 17 lbs. to 127 lbs. (58 N to 565 N). These bearings are excellent for washdown, and corrosive environments. These bearings incorporate acetal raceways. These economically priced bearings are widely used for light-duty applications. Quotes plus online orders are available at the new QBC eStore.

 



Thrust Bearings
  FEB. 3, 2008 | PRESS RELEASE

New Axial Needle Roller Thrust Bearings from QBC Feature Steel Needle Rollers

Garden City Park, New York— Quality Bearings & Components - QBC announces a new addition to its line of reliable and cost-effective high-grade axial needle roller thrust bearings. This new line of metric axial needle roller thrust bearings feature steel needles and range in widths from 2 mm to 5 mm. These thrust bearings, identified as the BTHBNGMAXK... Series, are designed to fit shafts with diameters ranging from 4 mm to 160 mm. Outside diameters range from 14 mm to 200 mm. Axial thrust washers to fit these bearings are also stocked. Quotes plus online orders are available at the new QBC eStore. This quality design ensures reduced friction, quiet operating ability and increased durability.

 



Mounting Blocks
  FEB. 3, 2008 | PRESS RELEASE

New Flange Mounting Blocks from QBC Feature Locking Collar and Set Screw Types

Garden City Park, New York— Quality Bearings & Components - QBC announces a new line of standard duty 4-bolt flange mounting blocks that have a cast iron housing in addition to a dual seal feature. They are identified as the BBXBLK-HCF... and BBXBLK-UCF... Series and are designed to fit shafts ranging from 1/2" to 3-1/2" in diameter. These new elements help make machinery efficient, more functional, and most importantly, safer. By giving careful consideration to these basic design features, efficiency and reliability increase. Quotes plus online orders are available at our new QBC eStore.

 



Master Catalog
  JAN. 7, 2008 | PRESS RELEASE

New B620 Master Catalog

Garden City Park, New York — The process of selecting the right bearing for your application just became easier with the publication by Quality Bearings & Components - QBC of their 384-page "B620" Bearing catalog/handbook which features over 4,978 off-the-shelf bearings of all types.

A highlight of the catalog is a 111-page technical section about bearing design and selection. Featured are rolling contact bearings, sintered-metal bearings, plus plastic and nonmetallic bearings. Reviewed are bearing selection factors, load factors, tolerances, sizing, and bearing mounting. The catalog references the new Web site and our new eStore which allows you to check price and availability, place an order or request a quote anytime. QBC also provides custom-made bearings and shafting to the customer print. QBC can supply on-site relubing of bearings in a certified class 1000 clean room.

The catalog itself is divided into 9 product sections. Major product groups include: ball bearings, thrust bearings, sleeve bearings, needle bearings, roller clutches, guide wheels & rail systems, linear ball bearings, lined aluminum linear bearings, and inner and outer ring spacers.

 



Integral Studded Guide Wheels V Groove
  JAN. 21, 2007 | PRESS RELEASE

New Integral Studded Guide Wheels Designed for "V" Groove Rails

Garden City Park, New York— Quality Bearings & Components - QBC announces a new line of integral studded standard guide wheels. Identified as the BGXCOMMSW... Series, they are made of 52100 chrome steel and feature nylon retainers. They are offered in both concentric and eccentric stud types. The rails for these guide wheels are also stocked. QBC demands the highest levels of material cleanliness, surface finish and straightness to provide optimum performance, minimal maintenance, long life and, above all, safety. Quotes plus online orders are available at our new QBC eStore.

 



Flange Mounted Pressbearings
  JAN. 20, 2007 | PRESS RELEASE

New Flange-Mounted Pressbearings from QBC Feature a Variety of Types and Materials

Garden City Park, New York— A new Series of 55 flange-mounted pressbearings from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC are stocked in a wide variety of types and materials. These inch and metric size pressbearings are available with sintered bronze, delrin, and needle roller types. They feature maintenance-free operation, self-lubricating, and are self-aligning to ±5° or nonaligning. QBC demands the highest levels of material cleanliness, surface finish and straightness to provide optimum performance, minimal maintenance, long life and above all, safety. Quotes plus online orders are available at our new QBC eStore.

 



Sintered Bronze Cored Bar Stock
  JAN. 20, 2007 | PRESS RELEASE

New Sintered Bronze Cored Bar Stock From QBC Are Stocked in 97 Inch Sizes

Garden City Park, New York— A new Series of 97 sintered bronze cored bar stock from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC is made of oil-impregnated bronze SAE 841. This self-lubricating stock, identified as the BSNCOR... Series, has I.D.'s ranging from 1/2" to 6" and O.D.'s ranging from 1" to 8". They are available in lengths of 6-1/2". In addition, solid bar sintered bronze stock is also available. Quality Bearings & Components - QBC demands the highest levels of material cleanliness, surface finish and straightness to provide optimum performance, minimal maintenance, long life, and above all, safety. Quotes plus online orders are available at our new QBC eStore.

 



Frelon Lined Bearings
  DEC. 17, 2002 | PRESS RELEASE

Frelon® Lined Linear Bearings from QBC Offer Load & Wear Rate Design Advantages

New Hyde Park, New York --- An expanded series of 148 Frelon lined linear bearings from Quality Bearings & Components can tolerate upto 1,500 psi over the portion of the bearing that is carrying the load. These Frelon lined anodized aluminium bearings carry 4 to 8 times the load of ball bearings. A 1/2" I.D. Frelon bearing will carry as much load as a 1" I.D. ball bearing. Long service life for these self-lubricated bearings is another major benefit. Although wear rates are affected by surface finish, shaft hardness. length of travel, contamination and lubrication, these bearings last on average 4 to 8 times longer than ball bearings.

They are stocked in inch and metric sizes to fit shafts that range from 3/16" to 4" (5 mm to 80 mm) diameter. open and closed models with both precision and standard toleranaces ara available.

 



Linear Ball Bearings

 

  DEC. 17, 2002 | PRESS RELEASE

Expanded Line of Linear Ball Bearings from QBC Stocked in U.S. and European Standard Specs

New Hyde Park, New York -- An expanded line of linear ball bearings from Quality Bearings & Components, Garden City Park, NY are stocked in both U.S. and European standard specifications. These steel bearings conform to AISI 52100 standards and are hardened to HRc 60-64. They are available in adjustable, open or closed and standard or heavy-duty types.

They are stocked in inch and metric sizes with bore sizes that range from .375" to 1.500" (8 mm to 40 mm) diameter. The number of ball circuits in each unit can range from 4 to 8. Unit lengths range from .875" to 3" (25 mm to 80 mm).


Needle Roller Clutch Bearings
  DEC. 17, 2002 | PRESS RELEASE

New Series of 18 Unidirectional Roller Clutches from QBC are Ideal for Indexing, Backstopping and Overrunning Applications

New Hyde Park, New York -- A new series of 18 unidirectional roller clutches from Quality Bearings & Components, Garden City Park, NY are ideal for indexing, backstopping and overrunning applications. These roller clutches transmit torque load in one direction. They overrun freely in the opposite direction. Either the shaft or the housing can be the driving member.

There are 6 inch and 12 metric sizes to fit shafts ranging from 1/8" to 3/4" (4 mm to 35 mm) in diameter. These lightweight, low profile clutches can operate at a high indexing frequency of up to 4 CPS. The O.D. of these clutches range from 9/32" to 1" (8 mm to 42 mm). The units consist of stainless steel springs, 52100 hardened chrome steel needle bearings, case hardened steel roller cup, and a Nylon 66 Cage.

 



Spherical Bearings
  DEC. 17, 2002 | PRESS RELEASE

New Spherical Bearings from QBC Feature over 100 Sizes Stocked for Precision and Commercial Applications

New Hyde Park, New York -- The new spherical bearings from Quality Bearings & Components, Garden City Park, NY are stocked in over 100 inch and metric sizes for both precision and commercial tolerance applications. These bearings have a spherically shaped inner ring and a cylindrical bore for shaft mounting. The outer surface of the outer ring allows for easy installation into any housing. These high capacity bearings are designed for superior performance in low frequency applications and have the ability to accommodate shaft misalignments in most styles from 8.5O to 16.0O depending on the mounting used.

There construction consists of two and four-piece types including self-lubricating models. They are designed to fit shafts ranging from .165" to 1.875" and from 5 mm to 25 mm in diameter. O.D.'s range from .4687" to 4.000" and from 5 mm to 25 mm in diameter.

 



Rod Ends
  DEC. 17, 2002 | PRESS RELEASE

New Rod End Bearings from QBC Feature over 100 Sizes Stocked for Precision and Commercial Applications

New Hyde Park, New York -- The new rod end bearings from Quality Bearings & Components, Garden City Park, NY are stocked in over 125 inch and metric sizes for both precision and commercial tolerance applications. Rod end bearings are used on the ends of cylinders or linkages to take up misalignment between two connected parts. Stocked are both male and female configurations and offer optional lubricator fittings. The bearings themselves have a spherically shaped inner ring and a cylindrical bore for shaft mounting. The outer surface of the outer ring allows for easy installation into any housing. These high capacity bearings are designed for superior performance in low frequency applications and have the ability to accommodate moderate shaft misalignments.

There construction consists of two and four-piece types including self-lubricating models. They are designed to fit shafts ranging from .1900" to 1.0000" and from 3 mm to 12 mm in diameter.

 



Frelon Lined Pillow Blocks
  DEC. 17, 2002 | PRESS RELEASE

New Pillow Blocks from QBC Feature Frelon® Lined, Self Lubricating, Aluminium Bearing

New Hyde Park, New York -- A new series of 64 pillow blocks from Quality Bearings & Components feature Frelon® lined anodized aluminum bearings which carry 4 to 8 times the load of ball bearings. A 1/2" I.D. Frelon bearing will carry as much load as a 1" I.D. ball bearing. Long service life for these self-lubricated bearings is another major benefit. Although wear rates are affected by surface finish, shaft hardness, length of travel, contamination and lubrication, these bearings last on average 4 to 8 times longer than ball bearings.

The self-aligning bearings, identified as the BLAABX- and BLAUBXM Series, are stocked in precision and standard bore tolerances and in inch and metric sizes. They are designed to fit shafts that range from .250" to 2.00" and from 8 to 50 mm. They are stocked in inch and metric sizes to fit shafts that range from 3/16" to 4" (5 mm to 80 mm) diameter. Open and closed models with both precision and standard tolerances are available.

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