Posts by Stephanie Williams Ford
Protecting Against Electrical Discharge Damage
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…
Read MoreBartlett Bearing Debuts New Company Brochure
[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.…
Read MoreBearing Heaters: Uses, Types, and Accessories
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.…
Read MoreBartlett Bearing Appoints New President, Continues Family-Led Succession
[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,…
Read MoreBartlett Bearing Honors Longstanding Bartlett Retirees, Welcomes New Faces
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bartlett Bearing Company, Inc., a bearing and parts distributor founded in 1951, announced in December the retirement of several longstanding Bartlett employees and welcomed members to its Finance and Sales teams earlier in the year. It is with mixed emotion that Philadelphia-based Bartlett Bearing Company, Inc. announces its longstanding head of Accounting…
Read MoreBartlett Bearing Marks Landmark Anniversary with Brand Refresh
PHILADELPHIA, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bartlett Bearing Company, Inc. announced today that it has completed a major refresh of their brand. Bartlett Bearing was founded in 1951 to provide the highest quality service in bearing distribution for the electro-mechanical repair industry. Today, Bartlett has expanded to six locations and is proud to be an Authorized Distributor for…
Read MoreObtain Maximum Bearing Life & Performance
Written by Mike Pulley, originally posted 2/25/2016 – Read the original posting here. A small percentage of bearings achieve their application design life, and in pump and motor applications, bearings are the most susceptible components to premature failure. The cost of a failed pump or motor add up quickly, but end users can take several…
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