Join PERA and King for a Webinar on the Development of Performance Engine Bearings
Join Stacey Stone of King Engine Bearings for a webinar on May 15, 2024 at 10am CT all about how performance bearings are developed for racing engines of modern design. Important! If you register for this webinar you will automatically receive a link to the recording whether you watch the webinar live or not. You can always
King Engine Bearings Anounces New Rebate Campaign
During the two-month duration of the campaign, customers can take advantage of a rebate of $10 for every $100 spent on qualifying pMaxKote (XPC) products by King Engine Bearings.
Facts About Engine Bearings
The experts all agree that cleanliness is the most important factor during installation, and the lack thereof is the most common problem that leads to bearing failure. But measuring is just as critical.
Engine Bearings’ Impact on Performance
Nowadays, a bearing (in a performance setting) must be both hard and soft. Retaining geometry is of utmost importance, but it also must be malleable and able to adjust for stress and flexing.
Daido Half Shell Engine Bearings
Engine bearings are the mainstay of Daido Metal’s operations, and have been adopted by all Japanese automobile manufacturers.
King Engine Bearings to Host Tech Seminar at PRI
King Engine Bearings is heading back to the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show and will be presenting a new tech seminar revealing all the latest developments in race bearings. The company has been fortunate to continue with product development during the pandemic and is excited to share two years’ worth of innovative products and
Motorcycle Engine Bearings
Since motorcycle bearings are smaller than automotive, the oil clearance is smaller too. In order to achieve optimal conditions of hydrodynamic lubrication, the absolute tolerance of the oil clearance should be tighter than that of bigger automotive bearings.
King Engine Bearings Founder Samuel Zaslavsky Has Passed Away
On Friday, August 20, King Engine Bearings announced on social media the sad news that company founder Samuel Zaslavsky passed away on August 19 at the age of 95. Zaslavsky founded King Engine Bearings 61 years ago and continued his life’s work right up until the last few months, designing machines that would serve King
Engine Bearings: To Coat or Not to Coat?
When it comes to keeping your engine happy and operating well, engine bearings are a component that play a big role in that regard. They’re small and relatively inexpensive when compared to other engine parts, but if an engine bearing doesn’t do its job, the consequences can be many.
UNDERSTANDING OIL CLEARANCES IN ENGINE BEARINGS
One way to make engines live and have good durability is to have just the right amount of bearing oil clearance. Maintaining a cushion of oil between the bearing and shaft is essential for proper bearing operation and to prevent metal-to-metal contact. Generally, tighter oil clearances are better due to the increased load distribution resulting
POLYMER COATINGS ARE A REAL TURNING POINT FOR PERFORMANCE ENGINE BEARINGS
Polymer coatings in the engine performance industry have become extremely popular in the past 5 years. The usage of polymer coatings has been widespread, not only in engine bearings, but also in pistons, cylinder heads, bolts, and other engine parts operating in heated and pressured environments. King Engine Bearings has been at the forefront of
PERA to Host Engine Bearings Webinar
Join PERA for a webinar on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM CST with Dan Begle, performance sales engineer, with MAHLE Aftermarket, Inc. Dan Begle will bring a new perspective to engine bearings, how they work, why they work, design fundamentals, bearing types, load rates, and overlays. Dan will share his knowledge gleaned from over
King Engine Bearings Makes Catalog Site Mobile Friendly
King Engine Bearings’ e-catalog site is now adjusted to be mobile phone friendly. Following input and requests from end users, King has upgraded the site to accommodate up-to-date mobile device platforms. This makes it easy for mobile and other non-desktop users to find their relevant bearing sets by searching with specific engine, vehicle model, or
Catching Up with King Engine Bearings CEO, Omer Zaslavsky
When we started here in the U.S., we were facing loyal customers of other brands. It was a huge challenge to convince them to try our bearings.
King Engine Bearings Launches New Website
At the height of the racing season, King Engine Bearings, a leading manufacturer of innovative high performance engine bearings, is launching its new racing website featuring an overhauled design and attributes. The new website, www.kingracebearings.com, contains technical information on King race bearing materials, special geometric features, technical articles and more. The site is mobile friendly,
King Engine Bearings’ 2020-2021 Race Application Guide
The new race catalog includes the newest developments from 2019 such as Top Fuel, Pro Mod, motorcycle, powersports, and polymer coated applications.
King Engine Bearings’ Bi-Metal MC Series Bearings
King Engine Bearings has introduced a new solution for the aftermarket demand of superior service life and performance in modern engines.
Dan Qualls Rejoins King Engine Bearings
King Engine Bearings has announced the appointment of Dan Qualls as national sales manager. Dan served from 2013-2015 as King’s national sales manager and played a significant role in expanding King’s distribution network in North America.
King Engine Bearings Becomes Title Sponsor of PZ Tuning
King Engine Bearings has announced its title sponsorship of PZ Tuning for the 2019 race season. The PZ Tuning Acura RSX will campaign in the Grid Life Touring Cup racing series.
King Engine Bearings Relocates its North American Headquarters
King Engine Bearings announced the relocation of its North American headquarters to a new, bigger office building and warehouse on Okner Parkway in Livingston, NJ. The new location will enable King to better meet the needs of its customers, and facilitate continued growth.
