While main bearing lockups dominate recent safety campaigns, a secondary V35A-FTS defect matrix is emerging. Electronic ...

Typically, wheel bearings are like Simon and Garfunkel (or Disturbed, if you prefer) and emit "The Sound of Silence." Not the song, that'd be annoying, but actual silence. However, when wheel bearings ...

Bearing failures are the most common cause of electric motor and generator failure. Maintenance professionals can optimize the life of these machines by following industry best practices for bearing ...

Whether plastic or metal, every kind of gear loses its luster and capabilities in time. Wear and tear erode them in various ways, leading to performance declines. Fortunately, knowing the most ...

NTSB analysis found fractured spherical bearing race with fatigue cracking evidence Boeing warned in 2011 about similar bearing failures on three aircraft FAA grounded MD-10/MD-11/DC-10 fleet and ...

Polymer bearings do not operate in isolation. Their performance depends on how bearing materials mating surfaces, housings, ...