Bearing selection for steel mill heavy duty: back-up rolls, work rolls, coilers. Materials, cages, sealing, lubrication, suppliers, cost-benefit analysis.
How to Plan Your August Shutdown: The 7-Week Countdown Starts Now
Seven weeks to August shutdown. The week-by-week countdown for bearing replacement planning, spare parts, contractor logistics, re-commissioning.
July Maintenance Checklist Before Summer Shutdown
European industry takes a coordinated summer break in late July and August. Here is the maintenance checklist to do before shutdown.
Self-Aligning Ball Bearings: Use Cases and Selection
Self-aligning ball bearings compensate shaft misalignment without performance loss. Here is the practical selection guide.
SEDIS Industrial Chains: Selection and Maintenance 2026
SEDIS chains are the European reference for industrial transmission and conveyor chains. Here is the practical guide.
Quick Bearing Identification: 3 Methods Without Catalogues
A bearing in your hand, no markings, no catalogue. Three reliable methods to identify it in under 5 minutes.
The Bearing Buyers Handbook 2026: A Decision Framework
A practical decision framework for industrial bearing buyers in 2026 — selection, sourcing, contracting and inventory.
How to Inspect a Bearing After 24 Months of Service
A bearing pulled at 24 months of service contains diagnostic evidence worth thousands of euros. Here is the inspection protocol.
Strategies to Extend the Lifespan of Power Transmission Belts in 2026
Power transmission belts are simple components that pay back disproportionately when correctly selected, tensioned and maintained. Here is the practical guide.
AB-TOOLS Hand Tools for the Maintenance Technician
AB-TOOLS supplies a comprehensive range of professional hand tools. Here is the practical guide for the maintenance technician toolkit.