Frequent Product Questions
In this section, we address the most frequent questions about our products, to help you find answers and solutions to your challenges easier. If you cannot find an answer below, or you require personal advice, please contact our Product specialists.
Bearings
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How many types of bearings are there?
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What is the difference between metric and inch tapered roller bearings?
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How do you find the right cone and cup combination for a tapered bearing?
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Which bearing lubricant resists in salt water environments?
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What is the difference between Cn, C0 and C3?
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How do you read a bearing designation?
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What are the different methods of mounting a bearing?
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What are the advantages of ceramic bearings?
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When is induction heating used for bearings?
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What is the difference between bearing shields and seals?
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How do I choose the right seal for a bearing?
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What bearing materials are suitable for the food industry?
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Which bearing materials are suitable for use under water?
Can't find the answer you are looking for?
Contact our Bearing Product Specialists at +44 (0)7740452650 or send them an e-mail at bearing.specialist@eriks.co.uk.
Sealing and Polymers
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What is the shelf life of a rubber seal?
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What’s the difference between NBR and HNBR?
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How do I choose the most reliable O-ring?
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When should I use a backup ring?
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What are AS sizes for O-rings?
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What is the difference between an O-ring and a Vulc-O-ring?
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Which O-ring is suitable for dairy products?
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Why is my O-ring leaking?
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Does a crack change the chemical properties of my O-ring?
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How much compression do I need for a good O-ring sealing?
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How do I choose the right lubricant for an O-ring?
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When should I use a X-ring instead of an O-ring?
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What does the FDA approval of an O-ring mean?
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Is EPDM resistant to coolant?
Can't find the answer you are looking for?
Contact our Sealing Product Specialists at +44(0)1384 276662 or send them an e-mail at sealingandpolymer@eriks.co.uk.
Gaskets
Can't find the answer you are looking for?
Contact our Gaskets Product Specialists at +44 (0)1226 329200 or send them an e-mail at Gaskets.Technical@eriks.co.uk.
Flow Control
Can't find the answer you are looking for?
Contact our Valves & Fittings Product Specialists at +44 (0)1384 276659 or send them an e-mail at pumps.enquiries@eriks.co.uk.
Hoses
Can't find the answer you are looking for?
Contact our Hoses Product Specialists at +44 (0)1753 570863 or send them an e-mail at eht-sales@eriks.co.uk.
Engines and Power Transmission
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How do you calculate the length of a V-belt?
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How do I choose the taper lock bush for a gear?
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What is the difference between timing belts and V-belts?
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When should I choose a timing belt?
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What materials are used in conveyor belts for the food industry?
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Why is the number of teeth in a timing belt important?
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How are V-belts and timing belts maintained?
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Do I need to lubricate a belt?
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What is the difference between a motor, a drive and a drive system?
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Why is my drive belt so noisy?
Can't find the answer you are looking for?
Contact our Power Transmission Product Specialists at +44 (0)1384 276 660 or send them an e-mail at drives.enquiries@eriks.co.uk.
Safety Equipment
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Which breathing mask is suitable for simple (home) work?
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What does the N95 standard mean and when does it apply?
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Which filter should I use when working with asbestos?
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Which filter can I use when dealing with fumes and dust particles?
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What safety equipment should I wear for work at height?
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What are the protection classes of work shoes?
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What are the sizes of work shoes?
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What are the sizes of protection gloves?
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What are the protection classes of protection glvoes?
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What do the hardness codes of grinding discs mean?
Can't find the answer you are looking for?
Contact our Tools & Safety Product Specialists at +44 (0)1384 276659 or send them an e-mail at tools.support@eriks.co.uk.
Tools and Accessories
Can't find the answer you are looking for?
Contact our Tools Product Specialists at +44 (0)1384 276659 or send them an e-mail at tools.support@eriks.co.uk.