Back to Basics: How Ball Bearings are Made

This month we are getting back to basics, by sharing an older video from the Discovery Channel demonstrating how ball bearings are made. Click on the link below to get an inside look at what the process is like!

How ball bearings are made

March Featured Product: Electric Motors

Just like that, March is here, coming in like a lion. This month, we would like to focus on electric motors. We carry AC and DC motors to fulfill a variety of needs and/or uses. AC motors work by alternating currents, hence the AC title. They take electrical energy and convert it into mechanical energy. DC motors take an electric current from an electric cell and generate a constant voltage. AC motors are typically found in homes or industrial type uses, while DC motors are best utilized with speed and rotation control applications.

For our industry, one would typically find AC motors in high precision drill machines, water pumps, cargo pumps, electrical power plants, etc. DC motors are generally used in cranes, drills, air compressors, and boring mills, to name a few.

We can supply you with any variety of a DC or AC motor. To help serve you better, please call us at (713) 731-7200 or shoot us an email.







Sources:
http://www.sfeg.com/blog/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-ac-motors-and-dc-motors
http://www.ehow.com/about_6139209_uses-ac-motors.html 
https://www.quora.com/What-are-applications-of-DC-motors

Belts: What are they used for?

Mechanical belts not only have a variety of uses, but they also come in a multitude of styles, depending on their function. For starters, what is a belt? A belt is typically made of rubber, or some other flexible but durable material, which is used as an origin of motion to transmit power. The belt is spun by pulleys in either a forwards or backwards direction, depending on the looping of the belt on the pulleys. A popular belt is the v-belt, which is commonly used for power transmissions in automobiles and other moving vehicles. It gets the name "v-belt" due to the trapezoidal shape that is formed in it's cross section.  Depending on how much power is needed, multiple belts may be used at the same time.

V-Belt

Another type of belt that we carry is a cogged belt (also referred to as a timing belt). These belts have tiny teeth on them that lock into the pulley. When these belts are tensioned correctly, they have no slippage. These belts are generally used with miniature timing systems, DC electric "step" motors, and camshafts on automobiles.

Cogged Belt

Although these are the main belts that are purchased, they are not the only ones that we carry. If you are looking for a particular unique belt, please contact us and we would be more than happy to assist you!



Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belt_(mechanical)

Product Feature: Hoses

TSB Industrial Supply is excited to be able to supply more than just bearings to our customers. This month our product feature is on our inventory of hoses.

We carry a multitude of hose assemblies such as:

 - Agriculture Hoses

-Fire Hoses (Industrial & Municipal)

-Food & Beverage Hoses

-Fuel Hose

-Hydraulic Hose & Fittings

-Industrial Hoses

-Multi-Purpose Hose

In addition to: Clamps & Fittings, Quick Connect Couplings & Nipples, and Hose Reels. 

Our premium manufacturers include: NRP Jones, Parker, Kuriyama, etc.

Please contact us at sales@tsbindustrialsupply.com or (713) 731-7200 to request a quote or to place an order. 

Fire Hose:

Hose and Valves:

Stainless Steel Industrial Hose: