Steel bearings have been the standard for many, many years now. And for some people, making a switch from an old standby to a new offering—no matter how promising—can be difficult. For most applications, steel bearings work perfectly fine, so why should someone even consider trying ceramic bearings—especially when they’re dealing with large, industrial equipment? As it turns out, there are many reasons to make the switch, some of which we discussed in this earlier blog post titled, Ceramic Ball … [Read more...]
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How to Choose the Right Ceramic Hybrid Bearing Internal Clearance for Industrial Electric Motor Repair
As a mechanic that works on industrial electric motors, you know that having the right tools and parts is essential to maintaining the function and longevity of expensive machinery. When it comes to replacing bearings in an industrial electric motor, your mindset should be no different. Quality bearings can make all the difference in how well your machinery runs, but they also must be the right fit. Understanding bearing internal clearance is a key component to finding the best bearings for your … [Read more...]
We Have Large Ceramic Hybrid Ball Bearings in Stock and Ready to Ship
When you rely on large industrial equipment to keep your business running, being able to quickly get the replacement parts you need is highly important. When your equipment goes down, it costs you money in lost revenue—usually a lot of money! That’s probably the reason why many companies are willing to spend top dollar on the large bearings they need to get their equipment back up and running. However, many companies using large industrial equipment assume that their only option is to pay a … [Read more...]
One of the Best Ceramic Ball Bearing Companies Isn’t the Biggest
CBR Bearing is a relatively small bearing company when compared to the “big boys” like Boca, SKF, NSK, and Koyo, but we were among the first to recognize the immense benefits of ceramic ball bearings and begin manufacturing and selling them. We’ve been selling ceramic ball bearings since 2002. Before we made our first sale, we took our time to perfect the manufacturing process—making some of our own bearing-specific tooling with the help of a master tool maker and an aerospace engineer. This … [Read more...]
A Look Back at 2019 for Our Ceramic Hybrid Bearing Company
Since we’re still in the beginning of a new year, we wanted to take a look back at last year and all of the great things that happened at our ceramic hybrid bearing company. Last year marked our 25th year in business, and we are happy to report that 2019 was one of our best years ever! We have our loyal customers to thank for this, as well as our new customers who found us online or were referred to us. We are truly grateful for every order we receive and work hard to make sure all of our … [Read more...]
Need a Specialty Product Like Hybrid Ceramic Ball Bearings? Go to a Specialty Manufacturer
When people need a very specific specialty product, they don’t always think to look to a specialty manufacturer or company to provide it. Maybe it’s human nature to assume that a large company will have everything you could ever need. Or maybe we’ve been conditioned by companies like Walmart and Amazon to do our one-stop-shopping at large companies that seem to carry every product under the sun. However, when it comes to specialty products like ceramic hybrid ball bearings, the large bearing … [Read more...]
A Proud American Manufacturer of Ceramic Hybrid Bearings
We hear reports almost daily that American manufacturing is dead. That couldn’t be further from the truth! Our company is living proof that American manufacturing companies are alive and well. We’ve been manufacturing bearings in the United States for more than 20 years now, and our business is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, we’re growing! We sometimes get asked by customers and potential customers if our products are “made in America.” While our ceramic hybrid bearings are … [Read more...]
In Ceramic Hybrid Ball Bearings, the Ceramic Makes All the Difference
Ceramic ball bearings (or ceramic hybrid bearings, as they're also called) have been around for some time now. Many people are aware of their benefits, but some aren’t aware that all of these types of bearings are not created equal—especially when it comes to their ceramic balls. The reliability and performance of a ceramic ball bearing depends heavily on the quality of the ceramic balls being used in it and the process by which they are manufactured. What Should You Look for in the Ceramic … [Read more...]
Dynamometer Company Trusts CBR for Hard-to-Find Ceramic Hybrid Bearings
Last year, CBR was contacted by a new customer—a company that manufactures large dynamometers for heavy industrial applications, and for clients in the aerospace industry and for large energy and utility companies. The dynamometer manufacturer was having trouble locating the bearings they needed for their highly specialized machines. None of the large bearing manufacturing companies made the size they needed (110mm bore), so they reached out to CBR, hoping our boutique bearing manufacturing … [Read more...]
Why Choose CBR Over More Well-Known Manufacturers of Ceramic Hybrid Bearings?
Bearing manufacturers are plentiful. There is even a healthy amount of competition in the ceramic hybrid bearing market. And through the internet, those in need of bearings can order them from companies all over the world. Some of the largest players in the ceramic hybrid bearing manufacturing industry include companies like Boca Bearings, NSK, and SKF. These companies have thousands of employees and some have revenues in the billions. So, why should you choose a boutique bearing manufacturer … [Read more...]
