Advantages of Permanent Mold Castings and Products

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The production process of permanent mold castings and products is one we take very seriously at Bunting Bearings. Our quality engineered cast materials and bearings are made with the highest standards so that your components will work to their best abilities. Here are the top advantages of our permanent mold castings and products: Smooth Filling […]

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Understanding Centrifugal Casting and Its Advantages

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What is Centrifugal Casting? Centrifugal casting is in effect “liquid forging.” Molten bronze is forced against the mold wall under moderately high pressure. Centrifugal force causes “an object moving in a curve to be pushed away from the curve’s center.” This force, combined with the rapid cooling effect of the cold mold induces directional solidification […]

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New Regulations for Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling Proposed

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The year 2015 marks the fifth anniversary of the infamous BP oil spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. The spill impacted miles of U.S. shoreline and is estimated to have cost BP $42.4 billion so far. Also known as the Deepwater Horizon spill, it’s estimated that 4 million barrels of oil were spilled […]

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Sustainability through Alternative Energy and Green Materials

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British Petroleum and Royal Dutch Shell have declared that by 2050, most of the world’s energy needs will be met using alternative or clean energy. Renewable sources like natural gas, wind power and geothermal hot spots are valued for their clean properties. Wind energy is fast growing in popularity and thanks to recent developments has […]

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How Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Can Revolutionize Agriculture

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The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International has issued a report saying that if commercial use of drones is sanctioned by the Federal Aviation Administration, 80% of demand for these aircraft will be within agriculture. Drones have been a hot point of debate for quite some time now. While they are not currently allowed for […]

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West Coast Ports Crisis Highlights Importance of “Made in USA” Products

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Though the recent West Coast ports crisis has officially ended, the event highlights the need for manufacturers and distributors to take a hard look at their supply chains and determine how they can prevent future disruptions. The weeks-long port strike officially ended on Saturday, February 21st, however major congestion is expected for another six to […]

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Bunting’s Innovative BB16 Bearings

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When most people think of a powder metal bearing they think of Bronze normally made to the SAE841, MPIF CT-1000-K26 or similar specification, but they don’t think of powder metal for heavy loaded bearing applications. Many years ago Bunting pioneered BB16 as a heat treated iron copper material to handle these applications. It was branded […]

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Our Powdered Metal Bearings Are Right for You

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Typically, the powdered metal process is used for high volume production of bronze bearings. However, we have found that many of our clients prefer powdered metal bearings, but do not necessarily need large volumes of product. That is where we step in. We offer the advantages of powdered metal bearings for less traditional purposes. For […]

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Bearing with your Custom Needs

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There are times when off-the shelf bearings or “it will be done in weeks” just won’t do. While most of our customers come to Bunting Bearings for our outstanding standard bearings and casting capabilities, there are those that need custom machining and quicker turnaround times. At Bunting Bearings neither one of these challenges is a […]

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Why to Be Conflict-Free

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Conflict minerals—specifically tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold—are some of the most commonly used, yet controversial substances in the world. They’ve been used in everything from household electronics and mobile phones to machinery and assemblies. Also known as 3TG minerals, the reason for their controversy is the highly unethical and tragic behavior linked to their sourcing. […]

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