THB Bearings

18/08/2026

A few points worth close attention when selecting crossed roller bearings:

➡️ Structural type (outer-ring split, inner-ring split, or integral) — determines which ring achieves higher rotational accuracy.
➡️Moment load verification — often simplified or left out, yet frequently the factor that determines the real equivalent load.
➡️Matching preload to actual speed and temperature — directly affects heat generation and bearing life.

These details rarely show up in a spec sheet comparison, but each has a direct impact on the bearing's actual life and precision.

We put together the selection logic (5 steps) and 5 easy-to-overlook installation details — link to the full breakdown in the comments.

What else do you pay attention to when selecting or installing crossed roller bearings? Would love to hear your take.

13/07/2026

When a 1.5MW wind turbine faced sudden bearing failure, downtime and costs could have soared. THB's split bearing solution changed this situation! The bearing was replaced in just 24 hours without a crane. The result: 80% less downtime and over 50% cost savings.

When a 1.5MW wind turbine faced sudden bearing failure ，downtime and costs could have soared. THB's split bearing solution changed this situation！ The bearing was replaced in just 24 hours without a crane. The result: 80% less downtime and over 50% cost savings.

12/06/2026

THB has a new brand identity. 🎉
Three rings. Three stages. One way of working.
Customer Needs → Solutions → Products.

We don't start with a catalog. We start with your application — the operating conditions, the load, the environment, the constraints. From there, we build a recommendation. Then we deliver the product.

That's the difference between a bearing supplier and a bearing partner.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.

25/05/2026

Bearings failing earlier than expected?

In a food & beverage production line case, we identified two key causes:
• Excessive inner ring clearance → fretting wear
• Shaft deflection + low-load reciprocating motion → lubrication failure and cloud-like wear marks

We provided a solution to address both issues.
Full case study with detailed analysis and solutions is in the first comment.

30/04/2026

At THB, our field discussions with beverage teams frequently center on one topic: Bearing Seal Reliability.

📑 These are the 3 questions we hear most often:

1️⃣ Why is my EPDM seal swelling in a lubricated bearing?
2️⃣ Which material is better suited for high-acid CIP cycles?
3️⃣ How to prevent seal tearing during high-pressure washdowns?

We've prepared a new series to address these challenges. Explore Part 1 of our guide: "Dealing with CIP Corrosion: Is Your Bearing Seal Right?"

📚 Read Part 1 here：
https://lnkd.in/g9cQCrTd

02/04/2026

❓ Yoke Type vs. Stud Type: Which Track Roller Fits Your Design?

Choosing a track roller involves more than just load and speed—the shaft arrangement and available space are equally critical factors.

✅Yoke Type
Design: Features a central bore; the pin is provided externally.

☑️Stud Type
Design: Features an integrated threaded stud—a "ready-to-mount" unit.

⚠️ Reminder:
The optimal choice depends on your specific operating conditions—load direction, lubrication, and mounting access.

Read the full technical comparison:
https://www.thb-bearings.com/yoke-type-vs-stud-type-which-track-roller-fits-your-design.html

Note on Terminology The industry uses multiple naming conventions for these bearings. INA (Schaeffler) classifies both as

14/02/2026

🎉To celebrate the Chinese New Year, THB will be on holiday from Feb 15 – Feb 23, resuming full motion on Feb 24.

🙂Wishing you a prosperous year of momentum and "Galloping Success"!

12/02/2026

What should greet you on the first wall of a bearing company's showroom?
At THB, it's our clients' real pain points: Wear. Fracture. Noise. Corrosion.

We put them front and center because real solutions start with a deep understanding of the problem.

Each word represents real cost:
• Noise = Line stoppage risk
• Spalling = Quality failure alert
• Early failure = High maintenance cost

This is why THB delivers more than bearings—we deliver solution certainty.

What's the toughest bearing challenge you face? Share below.