For many industries, mounted ball bearings play a crucial role in maintaining an efficient manufacturing process. As the team at Industrial Component Sales notes, finding the right locking device to work with your mounted ball bearings can make all the difference in whether or not you have a successful manufacturing environment.

There are two primary locking devices used to keep IPTCI mounted ball bearings in place. These locking devices help improve performance and prevent the need for maintenance and can even be further optimized to achieve higher efficiency.

The expert team at Industrial Component Sales can help you find the right fit for your needs:

• Set Screw: The set screw locking device is typically used for reversing applications. It utilizes screws that are spaced at 120-degree intervals to reduce vibration and minimize inner ring distortion. Easy to install, this locking device is a popular choice—especially since it doesn’t need a collar.
• Eccentric Locking Collars: Eccentric locking collars are frequently used in light assembly lines and other applications that only require uni-directional motion. While not recommended for reverse-direction applications, these devices are easily interchangeable with other brands and offer superior performance over a set screw lock in applications which have high vibration or shock loading. It is important to understand the application challenges before selecting your bearing, also, the maintenance requirements are very similar, cleaning, lubrication and tightening on these locking styles.   Industrial Component Sales, Inc. represents IPTCI Bearings which are warehoused in Minneapolis, MN.  They have a wide range of both locking device styles in gray iron and stainless steel in stock.  Don’t forget to ask about the triple lip  (L3) seal to assure you’ve got the exact bearing for your requirements.
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• As the Premier Representatives of mounted ball bearings, industrial seals, and other power transmission products, the team at Industrial Component Sales continues to serve industrial clients in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and Northern Illinois. To learn more about their products, visit them www.industrialcomponentsales.com, or call (651) 270-0151 to speak with a representative.