Technical Insights
We have pooled the expertise of our Engineers to produce technical articles on product performances, bearing features, materials, lubricants, applications, bearing components and much more.
These reviews outline some of the every day considerations needed when choosing bearings, provide a good overview of common problem areas and highlight some of the many technical improvements and developments being made by us.
More information about our Research & Development: Technology Platform - Four Core Technologies.
High Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel ES1
NSK has developed ES1 bearings manufactured with alloy steel infused with nitrogen - a solution that outperforms conventional alternatives in corrosion resistance and bearing life, effectively reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
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Spherical Roller Bearing for General Industries Applications
Spherical Roller Bearings with new Cage Design: Optimized design and advanced NSK technology to deliver a new level in performance and high load capacity across all applications.
DH/DS NSK Linear Guides Long-Life Series
NSK‘s special heat treatment technology doubles the life of conventional products, delivering long-term equipment reliability.
Bearing Storage
Bearings are high-quality, advanced products, requiring careful handling. The performance of advanced bearings is state of the art with them often being run close to their designed operating limits.
Bearings Seals
Bearing seals can prevent lubricants from escaping and stop dust, water and other harmful substances such as metal particles from getting into the bearing.
NSK App “Verify” for Super Precision Bearings
NSK mobile app helps simplify precision bearing selection and the associated design integration process.
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27-digit NSK Item Designation [N27]
Identification of the NSK Item Designation - Description and meaning of the common codes and examples of the characters
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HDY2 - Ceramic Coated Insulating Bearings
Designed to support energy efficiency and the expanding adoption of inverter-controlled motors
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Give Electric Motors the Silent Treatment
Ensure you select the correct bearings for long life and quiet operation.
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Automotive Bearings Brings Energy Efficiency
NSK Bearing solutions deliver low torque for automobile applications.
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Counterfeit - Don't Fake It
How to identify authentic NSK bearings.
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Yield Longer Life in Motors and Gearboxes
Bearings operating in manufacturing equipment in extreme environments must perform well at higher speeds with heavier loads.
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Reduce Inner Ring Fractures with NSK “TL”
TL (Tough and Long Life) Series of Spherical Roller Bearings - NSK is continually perfecting technology to improve bearing performance.
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Identify Ball Screw Quality
Selecting the appropriate ball screw for an application is by no means an easy process, but it is an important one.
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Protecting Your Bearing Investment
Proper run-in procedures help to maximise bearing life.
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TF Tough Steel for Harsh Working Conditions
NSK's concept of long working life in contaminated environments is unique in the bearing industry.
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Getting a Good Fit
Even a properly selected bearing will fail prematurely if the shaft and housing fits are incorrect.
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Incompatibility of Greases
Unless incompatibility is understood and accounted for, switching to a different grease can be disastrous.
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Ultra Clean Steel
We are constantly striving for quality improvements - developing our ultra-clean steel is a key factor in helping improve bearing life.
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Seals and Shields
Protect your bearings from contaminants and maintain grease levels.
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