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Ever Heard of Koyo Bearings?
I agree Koyo is a generally accepted alternative (as most 1st tier Japanese manufacturers). An important thing to keep in mind is to ensure that you are comparing apples to apples from the engineering side. For example if you require a machined brass cage, ensure that this is what is being...- whorley
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- Forum: Bearing design, manufacture and maintenance
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oil flexible flinger disk (vs ring) experience?
We have used this flexible disc in a horizontal pump application. I was involved in testing the first prototypes a few years ago and we have tried a few samples of different materials. I believe Trico now has the secret nailed down with no creep and no discoloration of the oil. We have run...- whorley
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- Forum: Bearing design, manufacture and maintenance
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High Temperature Gear
Hi, What is the best material and heat-treatment for high temperature gears. I am looking at making a small planetray gearbox that must operate in 450F environment. I can buy some of the gears off of the shelf but they are carburized... I think they will temper at this temperature.. can I...- whorley
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- Forum: Gear and Pulley engineering
