Silverthin™ Made in the USA
Inspection
Due to the large diameters and thin sections of these bearing products, it is necessary to address measurement and inspection techniques. To accurately measure the bore and outside diameters of thin section bearings, a specific procedure must be followed.
Appropriate measuring equipment must be used which will allow the inspector to take 3 to 5 readings around the circumference which are then averaged to determine the true measurement of the bearing in the free state (unmounted). This procedure allows for the inherent out-of-roundness these bearings will exhibit. When measuring these bearings,
special care must be exercised to ensure neither the bearing weight or pressure from the measuring equipment affects the measurements.
Installation
If thin section bearings are being installed into a housing, pressure should be applied only on the outer ring. Bearings to be installed on a shaft should be pushed on the inner ring. Since the majority of Silverthin bearings are open (without seals), a clean, contaminant-free installation area is advised.
