Sealed bearings vsgreasablebearings

Many bearings, such as cartridge bearings, are available with different types of shields and seals, commonly referred to as bearing closures. These closures are not always essential; however shielded and sealed bearings provide much better protection from contamination and help retain the bearing lubricant over the bearings’ lifespan.

Sealed bearings

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In this guide, we have collated the extensive knowledge of the SMB Bearings technical team and we’ve even thrown in a handy shields and seals property comparison table. But, if you still want further information, we also answer the most commonly asked questions related to shields and seals and their potential applications.

Doshielded bearingsneed to be greased

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This guide provides a technical introduction to the options available, covering the three main categories: the metal shield and the two types of ball bearing seals:

Picking between these options is largely dependent on your desired application and environment. This guide explains the key characteristics for each of these closure options, the lubrication options and application advice.

There are three important application focused questions that you need to bear in mind when choosing between seals and shields. It’s a bit of a balancing act between the level of contamination protection you require, bearing operating speed and temperature range. For each of the following questions, we provide a closure suggestion that will best suit the environmental conditions.

Choosing a bearing can feel like a complicated procedure, but it doesn’t have to be with the right expert advice. Design decisions extend far beyond a bearing’s material choice and dimensions. So, where do you start in specifying your requirements for bearing shields and seals? With the SMB shields and seals guide of course.

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