The special characteristics of truck bearings
In the business of transporting goods and services? Chances are that you’ve got a fleet of trucks to do the job. You probably already know that maintaining them is important if you want to keep operations running-- they’re perhaps the most valuable assets in your business. Investing in good materials and spare parts to increase the longevity of your trucks is only prudent.
Your truck is designed to work in the harshest of conditions and take a lot of abuse. But one of the parts that need the most care and attention are the wheel bearings. Automotive wheel bearings work constantly to reduce the amount of friction in your wheels so they can work properly. So if you’re looking for spare parts for that Volvo truck of yours, bearings should be one of the first things you should obtain.
What are bearings?
Bearings are mechanical parts that you will commonly see in many machines with wheels or rotating parts-- you can see them everywhere from automobiles to even air conditioners! Their purpose is mainly twofold: to aid in the rotating part’s movements, and to support the shaft in which these parts rest. For truck bearings, they must also have three special characteristics that make them suitable for use on the road. No good bearing supplier or manufacturer will sell bearings that cannot fulfil all three of these.
- Must be able to support the weight of the vehicle while in use
- Must be able to work while in direct contact with dirt, dust, grime, and other things on the road
- Withstand immense forces and pressures in everyday driving.
Check if your bearings are nice and tight, and do not make any noises before driving!
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