Ningbo Kent Bearing Co., Ltd

Many engineers, purchasers and equipment managers always have one lingering question in mind: how long can a bearing last under normal service conditions?   Many people hold misconceptions about bearing service life; a bearing is not considered failed only when it seizes up. In engineering applications, bearing failures fall into two categories: 1.Complete Failure The bearing seizes up and cannot rotate, completely losing its service function. 2.Performance Failure (Most Common) The bearing can still rotate, yet it suffers excessive vibration, increased noise, abnormal temperature rise and reduced precision, failing to meet the equipment’s design specifications.   The universally accepted industry judging criterion is clear: the theoretical service life of a bearing expires once the first fatigue spall emerges on its raceway or rolling element. However, actual on-site working conditions differ drastically from theoretical assumptions. Minor initial spalling on many bearings is barely detectable by naked eyes or monitoring instruments, and the bearings can still operate normally. Replacement is only mandated at a later stage when excessive vibration and abnormal temperature rise occur. Therefore, the usable lifespan of a bearing primarily depends on which replacement standard you adopt: High-precision equipment: Replace bearings at the first sign of initial fatigue spalling; General-purpose equipment: Replace bearings when vibration and temperature exceed limits; Rough-duty equipment: Keep running until bearing seizure. Setting aside complex calculation formulas, below are general industry reference values compiled in accordance with mechanical design handbooks and universal design standards from bearing manufacturers:   The standard design service life for bearings in ordinary small & medium industrial motors ranges from 20,000 to 40,000 operating hours. This serves as the universal benchmark for equipment type selection, structural design and quality verification. It must be emphasized that this figure is a design value under standard operating conditions, applicable to regular loads, rated rotational speeds, sufficient lubrication and clean environments.   Once subjected to overload, overspeed, dusty/humid surroundings, poor lubrication or mounting misalignment, the actual service life will be drastically shortened. Therefore, selecting the right bearings, maintaining proper lubrication and stabilizing operating conditions are the fundamental ways to extend bearing service life. Ningbo Kent Bearing boosts efficiency via automated production lines, controls quality with precision inspection systems, and aligns dual standards with international norms. We deliver consistently reliable bearings featuring high precision, low noise and long service life, making us a preferred supplier of medium-to-high end motor bearings.

When sudden disasters such as floodwater and impassable roads caused by typhoons strike, drones stand out as an aerial asset for emergency rescue, boasting unique strengths including high-altitude vision and rapid mobility.   As drones keep advancing toward lighter weight, longer flight endurance, higher maneuverability and operation under extreme working conditions, the performance requirements for their supporting components have risen drastically. Among these components, precision bearings—long regarded as basic fittings—have evolved from ordinary transmission parts into core essential components that enable drones to maintain steady flight, effective image stabilization, low noise and extended battery life. Unlike traditional mechanical equipment, drones rely on brushless motors, rotor transmissions, gimbal servos and swing structures to achieve high-speed, dynamic and multi-dimensional flight. Every instance of high-speed rotation, pitching movement, attitude adjustment, sudden stop and speed shift heavily hinges on bearings’ superior properties: low friction, high precision, lightweight design and strong vibration resistance. It can be said that a bearing’s precision, weight control, stability and fatigue resistance directly determine a drone’s flight stability, flight duration, anti-shake performance and overall service life. In contrast to overseas brands’ drawbacks of standardized mass production, long delivery cycles and high customization costs, domestic specialized, sophisticated, distinctive and innovative bearing manufacturers hold inherent strengths: flexible production lines, rapid customization response, efficient local supporting supply, outstanding cost performance and fast product iteration. Kent Bearing concentrates on ultra-precision machining capabilities, consistent heat treatment processes, lightweight structural R&D and long-term adaptation certification for complete drone aircraft. Compared with peer manufacturers, our products not only satisfy drones’ stringent demands for long endurance, high stability and low noise, but also deeply serve segmented application scenarios including consumer aerial photography, industrial inspection, agricultural plant protection & logistics, security surveillance and racing drones, delivering tailored non-standard customized solutions for diverse drone models.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Ningbo Kent Bearing has been deeply engaged in the bearing industry for over 20 years. With stable product quality, we have established long-term and stable cooperative relationships with more than 500 motor manufacturers at home and abroad. Recently, however, we encountered a    wave of product returns, which nearly damaged the brand reputation we have built up over the years.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The cause of the incident is quite straightforward. At the end of April, we delivered a batch of motor bearings to one of our long-term cooperative motor manufacturers. However, merely three days after the goods arrived, the customer called us in a very angry and agitated tone, claiming that the batch of motor bearings had serious quality issues. After being installed on the production line, the bearings frequently suffered from overheating and jamming, and the customer demanded a full refund and return of the entire shipment.   After receiving the customer's feedback, we wre extremely confused. We have always followed strict standards and procedures for all motor bearings leaving our factory. Every process from production and manufacturing to finished product inspection is strictly controlled at every stage, and we have never had any batch quality issues over the years. To resolve the customer's problem as quickly as possible and prove the quality of our products, we immediately arranged a professional technical team to go to the site with testing equipment to investigate and trouble shoot the fault.   Upon arriving at the customer's factory, the technical staff of Kent Bearing immediately disassembled and inspected the faulty motors. After careful examination, it was found that the bearings operating abnormally with overheatinng and jamming issures were not at all the model and specification we supplied. We presented the inspection report of this batch of bearings to the customer, and gave a detailed expplanation of the correlation between bearing selection and motor performance.   After learning the whole truth of the matter, the customer withdrew the return application and also apologized to us. It turned out that the customer's warehouse had purchased bearings from multiple suppliers recently. Since most bearings are standard parts and look highly similar amount different manufacturers, the warehouse staff made an accidental mistake due to being overloaded and careless during the busy assembly process.            Although this misunderstanding was eventually resolved, it has sounded the alarm for all high-end motor manufacturers. High-end motors have extremely strict requirements on the precision and performance of bearings. As the core component of motors, bearings also act as the guardian of brand reputation. If your motors are troubled by bearing-related issues, or you want to avoid such problems in advance, welcome to contact the technical service team of Kent Bearing at 19957028916. We will help you quickly locate the root cause of problems, easily resolve motor failures, reduce after-sales losses, and steadily retain your core customers.