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Triangle Manufacturing Creates Custom Ball and Socket Swivel Bearing

Above, Triangle's ball and socket swivel bearing (AL6192) that was designed and manufactured for array radar systems on government ships. Triangle bearings were used for their aligning abilities.

 

Oshkosh, Wisconsin (December 6, 2011) - Triangle Manufacturing solved an engineering and alignment problem for government ships' array radar systems with a custom designed and manufactured component. Triangle produced a multi-component, fully assembled ball and socket swivel bearing that allowed for self-aligning radar adjustment and was specifically designed to include a long extrusion.

The largest challenge they faced when prodcuing this part was the custom long extrusion that was needed so the bushing was high enough to allow for a high level of angular adjustment. The customer requested at least 25 degrees of angular movement. Because of their expertise in stamp manufacturing, Triangle fulfilled this request in a cost-efficient manner.

The customer chose to use Triangle's HF size ball, an iron ball and ring that provides the spherical portion of the alignment. Triangle purchased the threaded rod, which was a machined component. Triangle stamp manufactured the mounting and assembled them in-house. After being fully assembled, this four-component product was adhesively adhered to the surface, so no mounting holes were necessary.

Although this wasn't a typical use for Triangle spherical  bearings, these plain bearings were perfect for the required re-alignment and maneuverability. Plain bearings are generally underutilized in alsmost every industry. Many customers and engineers assume that they need to purchase a costly ball bearing or rely on cast-iron mountings. In reality stamped mountings and spherical bearings are a sturdy, smart and cost-effective option.

About Triangle Manufacturing

For almost a century, Triangle Manufacturing Company, located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin; has used creative engineering, technical know-how and advanced automation to be the leader in fully customizable metal fabrication, product innovation and invention. We have introduced and redesigned products that are revolutionary in their respective  industries. Whether you need lazy susan bearings,  or rod ends and custom mountings for direct-drive and belt-driven motors, you can Consider It Done with Triangle Manufacturing.

For more information contact:

Kylie McGowan, Marketing Coordinator

Email: Kylie.McGowan@TriangleOshkosh.com

Online: www.TriangleOshkosh.com

Call:(920)-235-3710