New website demonstrates new bearing design

Barden UK have launched a new website www.bardenbearings.co.uk providing information on the company and the ultra high precision bearing products they supply. The site provides detailed tutorials on the selection of different bearing types and uses application examples to demonstrate how Barden's design approach and use of advanced materials can transfer benefits from such demanding applications as fuel pump bearings on the NASA space shuttle and Formula 1 clutch release bearings.

The new website is designed to support Barden's 'bearing solutions by design' philosophy. This approach centres on designing bearings to suit the demands of an application, rather than trying to modify an existing one. The process involves developing the bearing geometry, raceway design and materials to suit an application. It is exemplified in Barden's 'X-Life' theory, which features strongly on the web site. In many instances examples of this approach have led to leaps in production efficiency (through design rationalisation), product performance and design life.

Application examples on the site highlight the use of advanced materials to increase load-bearing capabilities and reduce surface fatigue. These include Silicon Nitride balls/rollers and the use of Cronidur 30; a bespoke steel type developed specifically to increase wear-resistance and surface integrity in bearing raceways. Their use covers a wide range of applications from space gyroscopes to sludge pumps. Although there are some examples of exotic machinery, the message clearly demonstrates how the benefits of X-life development concept can be delivered in virtually any situation.

Visitors to the site should also find the 'Tutorials' section interesting; it gives unbiased technical information on the types of bearings available and guidelines for selecting the correct one for an application. The types include: Full Complement ball bearings, offering significant increases in bearing capacity in either the axial or radial directions. Angular Contact ball bearings commonly used in high-precision spindle and turbine applications to confer good load carrying capacity and high-speed capabilities. Deep Groove ball bearings are also covered; perhaps the most prevalent type of ball bearing system available, they are used in a variety of design arrangements.

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