NSK, Motion & Control
To support you, NSK has developed the following technical tools:
CAD Drawings
You can use our CAD service to obtain an image, which can be imported into your CAD package.
- For Linear Components & Bearings: solidcomponents.com
- For Bearings: cadenas
Bearings - Calculation Tools
NSK Portal NAVI-FOCUS supports you with following bearing calculation tools:
- Bearing life (NSK ABLE/ ISO 281)
- Bearing Fits and Clearances
- Bearing frequencies
- Load:
Required minimum load for Cylindrical Roller Bearings
Maximum permissible axial loads for Cylindrical Roller Bearings - Frictional moment, reference and thermal permissible speed:
Frictional moment
Reference speed (ISO 15312:2003) and Thermal permissible speed - Lubrication:
Grease replenishing interval
Reference kinematic viscosity
Linear Components - Calculation tools
NSK Megatorque Motor Selection Tool supports you with following calculations:
- Calculation of load moment of inertia
- Motor selection by the shortest positioning
- Motor selection from movement pattern
NSK Linear Guides Calculation Tool
- Reference tool to simplify the life and load calculation of NSK Linear Guides.
Technical website
Our Technical Website offers tools and information to help you identify the right product:
- Troubleshooting Guide: common bearing failure modes are described, allowing you to make an assessment of your own bearing's condition and provide feedback on cause and effect.
- The ABC of Bearings: all about types and features of Rolling Bearings, bearing selection procedure, selection of bearing type and arrangement etc.
- Bearing Specifications: download a technical specification sheet detailing the bearings main features with further options to the calculation or drawing services.
- Technical Journals - Motion & Control: background information on both bearing performance and technical features, combined with application knowledge.
Technical journal - Latest Edition
Technical Insight
We have pooled the expertise of our Engineers to produce technical articles on product performances, bearing features, materials, lubricants, applications, bearing components, and much more.
These reviews outline some of the every day considerations needed when choosing bearings, provide a good overview of common problem areas and highlight some of the many technical improvements and developments being made by us.
More information about our Research & Development - Technology Platform - four core technologies.
Counterfeit - Don't fake it
How to identify authentic NSK bearings
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Technical Insight
Roller bearing life in high temperatures
When thinking in terms of temperature the complete bearing system needs to be considered.
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Yield Longer Life in Motors and Gearboxes
Bearings operating in manufacturing equipment in extreme environments must perform well at higher speeds with heavier loads
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Reduce Inner Ring Fractures with NSK “TL”
(Tough and Long Life) Series of Spherical Roller Bearings - NSK is continually perfecting technology to improve bearing performance.
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Identify ball screw quality
Selecting the appropriate ball screw for an application is by no means an easy process... but its an important one.
Protect your bearing investment
Proper run-in procedures help to maximise bearing life.
TF Tough Steel for harsh working conditions
NSK's concept of long working life in contaminated environments is unique in the bearing industry...
Getting a good fit
Even a properly selected bearing will fail prematurely if the shaft and housing fits are incorrect.
Incompatibility of greases
Unless incompatibility is understood and accounted for, a switch to a different grease can be disastrous.
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Ultra Clean Steel
We are constantly striving for quality improvements - developing our ultra-clean steel is a key factor in helping improve bearing life.
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Seals and Shields
Protect your bearings from contaminants and maintain grease levels.