Chapter 1, Problem 1P

Select a mechanical component from Part 3 of this book (roller bearings, springs, etc.), go to your university’s library or the appropriate internet website, and, using the Thomas Register of American Manufacturers (www.thomasnet.com), report on the information obtained on five manufacturers or suppliers.

To determine

The information about five manufacturer or suppliers for the roller bearing.

Explanation of Solution

The details of five suppliers’ of roller bearing are given as follows:

1. 1) Emerson Bearing-Boston: Emerson Bearing is a supplier of industrial bearing and anti-friction roller bearing. The roller bearing includes spherical roller bearing, tapered roller bearing and needle roller bearing. The inner diameter available for cylindrical bearing ranging from $20\text{mm}$ to $200\text{mm}$. The outer diameter available for cylindrical bearing ranging from $47\text{mm}$ to $310\text{mm}$.
2. 2) Nadella Inc: Nadella Inc. is a manufacturer of standard and full complement needle and thrust roller bearings. It also offers design, development and engineering services. Its roller bearing products are- Nadella DL series open full complement, retained needle bushes and closed-end full complement.
3. 3) SKF USA Inc.: SKF USA Inc. is a manufacturer of ball and roller bearing. They manufacture cylindrical bearing, tapered bearing and self-aligning bearing. The inner diameter of bearing ranges from $3\text{mm}$ to $1800\text{mm}$.
4. 4) Isotech, Inc.-Harleysville: This company is a manufacturer and distributor of linear and roller bearing. It is also manufactured cross roller slide. The steel and aluminum are used for cross roller slide.
5. 5) Accent Bearing Co.: The types of bearing supplied by Accent Bearing Co. are spindle, linear and roller ball bearing. The other products available are V-belts, sheaves, bushing, motor, coupling, sprockets and gear.