SMB Bearings News

SMB Bearings Ltd, founded in 1985 and based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, specializes in the supply of miniature bearings, stainless steel bearings, and ceramic bearings. The company offers an extensive range of products, including metric and inch-sized bearings, thin-section bearings, and bearing relubrication services, catering to industries such as automotive, marine, pharmaceutical, and aerospace. SMB Bearings is renowned for its expertise in bearing relubrication, providing customized lubrication solutions to meet specific application requirements. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service, SMB Bearings serves clients across the UK and internationally, delivering precision bearing solutions tailored to diverse industrial needs.
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Precision Fits: The Key to Maximizing Bearing Performance

Chris Johnson, managing director of SMB Bearings, highlights the importance of precision fits in ensuring optimal bearing performance and longevity, particularly in high-load and high-precision machinery like robotics and wind turbines.

The economic benefits of investing in high-quality bearings

Chris Johnson, managing director at specialist bearing supplier SMB Bearings, discusses the economic benefits of high-quality bearings, focusing on reduced downtime, minimized repair costs, and improved machinery reliability across industries.

Smart bearings support Industry 5.0

By Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings explains how, by preventing failures, reducing maintenance costs, and extending component lifespan, sensor-equipped bearings will be at the forefront of smart maintenance and supporting Industry 5.0 goals.

How is bearing technology changing?

Simple yet sophisticated, the humble ball bearing is arguably one of the greatest technological developments of all time. However, the story is far from written, over the last few decades the design of bearings has advanced significantly.

Resolving the global semiconductor shortage

Semiconductor chips store data on almost every modern digital device that we use. According to ASML, in 2020, more than one trillion chips were produced around the world. Despite their use in many of the products we rely on, the manufacturing process is complex and requires precision.

What makes a corrosion resistant bearing?

As the name suggests, corrosion-resistant bearings can be used in applications where corrodible materials wouldn’t suffice — think food processing, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical production and bearings for marine applications. But, what materials suffice? Chris Johnson, managing director of miniature bearing supplier SMB Bearings, explains.

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