After buzz squeak and rattle testing (BSR) analysis, an OEM discovered failures in its Seating System. The issues included axial play in the seats and noise emanating from the seating system assembly. The OEM vendor reported that the issue was the seat mechanism of its Technymon MR-5 Sliding Bearing. The MR-5 Sliding Bearing in question […]
Dimensionally modified sliding bearings help solve frictional issue
A company recently contacted Technymon GBT to resolve a frictional issue occurring on a sliding bearing (MU material). Initially, the company identified excessive friction and wear on approximately 10% of the assembled components, which was detected in the field during operation at the OEM end. The company was unable to analyze the root cause instantly.…
Understanding outer diameter and internal diameter clearance for sliding bearings
By Kumar Akshay The Problem A customer contacted Technymon GBT to resolve a frictional issue occurring on the sliding bearing (MU material). The customer initially identified excessive friction and wear on approximately 10% of the assembled components, which was detected in the field during operation at OEM end. The customer was unable to analyze the […]
A smooth ride: bearing applications in vehicles and beyond
Bearing Tips.com spoke with Group CEO of Technymon GBT, Bernd Fischer to talk about the year in bearings 2018 and what to expect in the new year. The need for bearings in Automotive applications will like be strong in 2019. Here is his take, lightly edited for space and clarity. “I said before, the bearings […]