The 0.001 Rule: How to Calculate Critical Oil Film Clearance for Sleeve Bearings
Jack Rooney2026-03-27T16:08:49+00:00Sleeve bearing clearance made simple. When you size the oil film gap correct [...]
A Visual Guide to Babbitt Failure: How to Identify Pitting, Wiping, and Fatigue Cracks
Jack Rooney2026-03-27T16:07:45+00:00Why visuals matter in babbitt bearing failure analysis Babbitt bearing failu [...]
The Journal Bearing Clearance Chart: Standard Tolerances for Every Shaft Diameter
Jack Rooney2026-03-27T16:05:28+00:00Find the right clearance, fast Looking for a dependable journal bearing clea [...]
Scratches on the Journal: When to Polish It Out and When It’s a Total Failure
Jack Rooney2026-02-23T18:53:51+00:00Why Scratches on a Bearing Journal Matter A smooth bearing journal is the he [...]
Obsolete Machines: How to Get New Bearings When the Manufacturer Is Out of Business
Jack Rooney2026-02-23T18:52:35+00:00Why obsolete bearings do not have to stop your operation When a bearing fail [...]
Moving to Tilting Pads? A Checklist for Upgrading Your Old Fixed Bearings
Jack Rooney2026-02-23T18:50:25+00:00Tilting pad thrust bearing upgrade? Use our checklist to assess readiness, a [...]
The Bearing Clearance Checklist: How to Tell if Your Gaps Are Safe or a Disaster
Jack Rooney2026-02-23T18:49:04+00:00Why Bearing Clearance Matters More Than You Think If you run equipment with [...]
Red Flags Your Bearing Is Getting Too Hot and What to Check Before It Seizes
Jack Rooney2026-02-23T18:46:21+00:00Why Bearing Temperature Matters An overheated bearing is more than a nuisanc [...]
Mistakes That Shorten the Life of a Repaired Bearing
Jack Rooney2026-01-21T21:31:28+00:00Bearing repair mistakes can cut component life short and lead to unplanned d [...]
How to Tell If a Damaged Bearing Is Still Salvageable
Jack Rooney2026-01-21T21:30:03+00:00Damaged bearing repair starts with knowing what can be saved and what should [...]