Technical notes and application articles for bearing selection, comparison, maintenance, and RFQ preparation.
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Technical articles and application notes from CXE Bearing.
When Should I Use Deep Groove Ball Bearings?
Learn when deep groove ball bearings fit radial load, high speed, low noise, sealed or shielded designs, and when shock or misalignment needs another type.
Technical GuideBuyer Decision Path
RFQApplication Data
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Latest Technical Articles
Image-backed guides for bearing selection, material comparison, load checks, lubrication, troubleshooting, and RFQ preparation.
How Are Ball Bearings Made? From Raw Steel to Final Inspection
See how ball bearing rings, balls, cages, seals, and lubricant are made, assembled, matched, and tested for clearance, noise, and quality.
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Thrust Bearing Selection Starts With the Axial Load Path
Choose thrust bearings by load path, speed, space, alignment, lubrication, and machine evidence. A practical guide for industrial buyers.
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Flange Bearings: Types, Applications, Materials, Mounting, and Selection Guide
Learn flange bearing types, including flanged ball bearings, 2-bolt and 4-bolt flange units, materials, seals, mounting, uses, and selection tips.
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608 Skateboard Bearings: Size, Materials, Seals, and Buying Guide
Learn how to choose 608 skateboard bearings by size, shields, seals, steel, stainless, ceramic, lubricant, spacers, ABEC rating, and replacement …
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Do Stainless Steel Bearings Rust?
Stainless steel bearings resist rust, but moisture, chlorides, washdown chemicals, trapped water, and poor storage can still cause corrosion.
Read articleWhy Does GCR15 (Bearing Steel) Rust Easily? | CXE Bearing
Discover why 52100 steel (chrome steel) is prone to rust. CXE Bearing explains the electrochemical mechanisms, environmental factors, and how proper …
Read articleWhat Type of Ball Bearing Is Best for High-Speed Motors?
Compare deep groove, angular contact, hybrid, insulated, and low-noise bearings for high-speed motors with inverter current, grease heat, and axial …
Read articleWhat Stainless Steel Grade Is Best for Ball Bearings?
Compare 440C, 420, 304, 316, ES1, and high-nitrogen stainless steel for ball bearings by load, corrosion, washdown, food equipment, service life, and …
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What Is the Difference Between Static and Dynamic Load Rating?
Compare bearing static load rating C0 and dynamic load rating C, including P0 checks, L10 fatigue life, shock load, and selection mistakes.
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What is the clearance of a ball bearing? Let's take the 608 bearing as an example to explain in detail.
The so-called clearance of a ball bearing refers to the internal gap within the bearing, which is often divided into two types: radial clearance and …
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What Is High-Temperature Bearing Steel?
Learn what high-temperature bearing steel is, including Cr4Mo4V, Cr14Mo4, W18Cr4V and W6Mo5Cr4V2. Compare heat resistance, hardness, stability and …
Read articleWhat is High-Nitrogen Austenitic Stainless Steel? | CXE Bearing
Discover the advantages of High-Nitrogen Austenitic Stainless Steel (HNASS). CXE Bearing explains how nitrogen alloying outperforms standard 316L and …
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What is Bearing Ring Creep?
In the daily operation of mechanical equipment, bearings, as one of the core components, play a crucial role in transmission and support. However, the …
Read articleWhat is a Passivation Film? How It Protects Bearing Steel | CXE Bearing
Discover what a passivation film is and how it prevents electrochemical corrosion. CXE Bearing explains its formation and importance for materials …
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What happens to bearing heating when the motor operates at variable speeds?
Learn how variable motor speed, start-stop operation, direction changes, oil film formation, and lubrication affect bearing heating and wear.
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What Causes "Seizure" of Rolling Bearings, and How Should It Be Dealt With?
Bearings "Seizing Up": A Common Challenge for Mechanical and Electrical Engineers Bearing "seizing up" is a troublesome issue that often plagues …
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What Are Stainless Steel Bearings? Materials, Uses & Comparison
Stainless Steel Bearings Complete Handbook: Material Comparison, Accuracy Grades, and Key Technologies
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What are High-Speed Bearings？
1. What are High-Speed Bearings? High-speed bearings are rolling bearings where the product of the pitch circle diameter （Dpw） and rotational speed ( …
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Vibration (Acceleration) for Deep Groove Ball Bearings
Permissible Limits of Vibration (Acceleration) for Deep Groove Ball Bearings
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Understanding Flange Ball Bearings: A Comprehensive Guide
Flange ball bearings are essential components in the world of engineering and manufacturing, offering precision, reliability, and efficiency in a wide …
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Summary of all 6mm inner diameter ball bearing models
The following table contains the dimensions for 6mm inner diameter ball bearings
Read articleStainless Steel vs. Ceramic Bearing Selection
Learn why CXE Bearing recommends 304 Stainless Steel over Zirconia Ceramic for food and medical equipment. Discover the risks of hydrothermal aging in …
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Stainless Steel Track Roller Bearings Size Chart (SLR Series)
View the complete SLR series track roller size chart by CXE Bearing. Compare dimensions, load capacities & RPM for SLR200, SLR600, and stud type SLR50 …
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Stainless Steel Thrust Ball Bearing Size Chart
Explore the S51100 and S51200 stainless steel thrust ball bearing size chart by CXE Bearing. View 10-85mm bore dimensions, axial load ratings, and RPM …
Read articleSelection Guides
Start here when the question is which bearing family, seal type, clearance, or application path should be reviewed first.
Material Comparisons
Compare GCR15, stainless steel, ceramic, coating, and special-environment options by corrosion, load, speed, and cost.
Load And Life Calculations
Use these guides for C, C0, P, radial load, axial load, and life-estimate questions before confirming an RFQ.
Lubrication And Maintenance
Review grease, oil, contamination, temperature, storage, and installation issues that can change bearing life.
Failure And Troubleshooting
Use symptom-based articles to separate selection problems from mounting, lubrication, contamination, and operating-condition problems.
Size Charts And Catalogs
Find size-chart articles for model families, bore groups, stainless series, inch series, and common replacement paths.
RFQ Buying Checklists
Use RFQ checklists to collect model, dimensions, material, seal, grade, quantity, application, and inspection needs before contact.