Boston Bearing Company Gets Technical with Comprehensive Online Toolbox


MARCH 1, 2011: BOSTON, MA... Action Bearing, a Boston based bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout New England, has developed a new "Technical Toolbox" informational and troubleshooting section on their website, Actionbearing.com.

Action Bearing's online Technical Toolbox provides bearing customers with a number of tools to facilitate their bearing requirements.

Bearing Failure Analysis Tool

The accurate diagnosis of a bearing failure is imperative to prevent repeated failures along with additional expense. Action Bearing has incorporated a unique "Bearing Failure Analysis" diagnostic section, complete with illustrations, where customers can quickly and easily analyze the bearing that failed in-house. Customers can now go online and identify the problem they are having with their bearing and determine why it failed. Then they'll learn how to correct it in order to prevent future failure and predict reliability.

Technical Definitions and Conversion Charts

Customers can now obtain all the necessary technical data and engineering information needed for their bearing application with the plethora of information in Action Bearing's Technical Toolbox which includes:
· Comparison charts of the load carrying ability of different types of bearings

· Inch, decimal and metric conversion charts

· An overview of bearing types

· Shaft and housing fits for electric motor style bearings

· Interchanges

· Engineering data for super precision bearings

· A glossary of engineering terms

How a Ball Bearing is Made

Everything a customer needs to know has been made available in Action Bearing's Technical Toolbox. Customers can even learn how a ball bearing is made. And, to back up their online tools, Action Bearing's product experts can provide additional guidance and information needed by email or phone.

Action Bearing offers solutions to industries including aggregate/mining, electric motor, wastewater treatment, wood products, robotics and automation, machine tools, material handling, metal processing, packaging and food processing, power generation, paper converting and printing and many more. Visit Actionbearing.com for more information.

The Action Bearing Difference

In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Action Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Action Bearing has a staff of 22 and a 23,000 square foot facility to provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Action Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Action Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S.

Action Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617- 782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@Actionbearing.com or visit www.Actionbearing.com

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