[Philadelphia, PA, December 21, 2023] Bartlett Bearing Company, Inc., a bearing and parts distributor founded in 1951, is ending the year with a healthily stocked inventory of products and welcomed new faces to its sales team. Bare shelves and supply issues that have plagued many in the industry following the pandemic, but Bartlett Bearing has seen its inventory levels hold steady throughout the year among the company’s long list of carried manufacturers. The company’s line card includes notable brands such as NTN, Timken, SKF, JTEKT, Schaeffler, SLF, and many others. Bartlett’s Vice President ..read more

[Philadelphia, PA, September 19, 2023] Bartlett Bearing Company, Inc., an independent authorized bearing distributor, is proud to announce the expansion of its Pelham, Alabama location. Originally opened in 2007, this will be the location’s first expansion boasting an additional 5,000 square feet of warehouse and office space. The expansion will help the Pelham office adapt to the accelerated growth of the area demands by providing additional warehouse space for the company’s expanding inventory. The added square footage will allow for higher inventory capacity to continue serving customers wi ..read more

Bearings are designed with a specific internal clearance that measures the space between the rings and the rolling elements. This clearance enables smooth rotation of the rolling elements, compensates for thermal expansion, and ensures optimal load distribution. It is crucial to choose the correct internal clearance as it directly influences noise, vibration, heat, and fatigue life, while factors such as impact loads, severe vibration, and ring fit also affect the internal clearance. Achieving the ideal internal clearance for a specific application requires a careful balance of these parameter ..read more

Bearing Damage & Failure Analysis In most applications, bearings outlive the equipment in which they’re installed. Only some fail, so the question is: why? While this is a common question, it is not always easy to answer. There are many factors that contribute to bearing damage and, ultimately, failure. When a problem within the machinery occurs, inspection and troubleshooting help you understand what is happening and the severity of the bearing damage. The most important part of bearing repair is to properly diagnose the root of the problem. Early indications of bearing damage range from ..read more

Why AEGIS grounding rings are a proven choice to remediate stray shaft currents If you’ve ever noticed pits and grooves on your damaged bearings, it was likely caused by electrical discharge. Commonly found in motors driven by Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), the pulses that operate these motors often result in unbalanced voltages that can accumulate in the motor shaft and make its way to the ground. These discharges happen so often it can often only take a matter of months before the entire bearing race surface becomes damaged with countless pits known as frosting. Fluting may occur as well ..read more

[Philadelphia, PA, July 6, 2022] Bartlett Bearing Company, Inc., an independent authorized distributor of bearings and accessories headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, debuted their new company brochure at this year’s EASA Convention in St. Louis. The 20-page full-color brochure marks the company’s recent brand update with a sleek new design, the first printed version since 2014. “Bartlett Bearing is proud to be family-owned and operated, as we have been since 1951,” says the company’s President, Sarah Musser. “This brochure helps to illustrate the values our customers have come to know us by, a ..read more

Heating bearings help to facilitate mounting without the use of excessive force by slightly expanding the bearing. There are several ways to traditionally heat a bearing or related components for mounting processes including ovens, oil baths, and blow torches, but the safest and most environmentally friendly process is done through use of a bearing heater. Bearing heaters use a fast and controlled heating method to help facilitate shrink-fit mounting of bearings and other shaft-fitted components. TYPES OF HEATERS The most common types of bearing heaters are induction bearing heaters, hot plate ..read more

Purpose of Bearing Lubrication for Maintenance & Functionality Lubrication plays an important role in both the mechanical operation and the longevity of your bearings. While there are many factors associated with bearings failure, improper, contaminated or lack of lubrication is attributed to over 50% of such instances. In the correct applications (over lubrication is also an issue), lubricants & grease extend the life of bearings and ensure proper functionality. Bartlett Bearing Company, Inc. highlights the importance of bearing lubrication as part of your overall preventative mainten ..read more

[Philadelphia, PA, February 1, 2022] Bartlett Bearing Company, Inc. announced today that its longtime company President Gayle Musser is moving into the role of CEO, appointing Sarah Musser to the role of President. Sarah will be the third member of the Bartlett family to lead the company, now in its 71st year of operation. Gayle, who served as the company’s President for 31 years, will remain onboard as the CEO of Bartlett Bearing. Family has long been at the core of Bartlett Bearing and the company is excited to continue the Bartlett family legacy under Sarah’s leadership. “The company contin ..read more

[Philadelphia, PA, September 19, 2023] Bartlett Bearing Company, Inc., an independent authorized bearing distributor, is proud to announce the expansion of its Pelham, Alabama location. Originally opened in 2007, this will be the location’s first expansion boasting an additional 5,000 square feet of warehouse and office space. The expansion will help the Pelham office adapt to the accelerated growth of the area demands by providing additional warehouse space for the company’s expanding inventory. The added square footage will allow for higher inventory capacity to continue serving customers wi ..read more