Maintaining Triangle bearings...an achievable resolution

Happy belated New Year to all. We hope you've kept your resolutions so far. If you're like most hopeful resolution-makers, you've been saving more money, eating better or exercising. Losing weight and exercising are the top resolutions year after year. 


We suggest a resolution that you can actually keep. It may not be as snazzy as buying all new workout clothes to "inspire" you to work out, but it will add to the life of your exercise equipment, lawnmowers or other machines that rely on bearings for motion. 

If your outside machinery uses bearings, consider choosing a grease or oil that lists a lower temperature range, or choose a lighter weight oil. The lighter weight oil will have a runnier consistency, which can be helpful when temperatures drop.

If you notice your bearings squeaking when you do jump on that treadmill (even for a minute, just to convince yourself you should keep it for another year..in case you change your mind), you have dry bearings, which are a recipe for bearing failure.

Re-oiling could save the life of the bearing and it could save you some costly repairs down the road. Sleeve bearings need lubrication and allowing them to dry out could ruin both the bearing and the shaft. If this happens you have a broken and un-used exercise equipment taking up valuable real-estate in your basement (taunting you for your lack of motivation).

When you re-lubricate your bearings, you may notice some excess oil or grease dripping out, this is the least of your worries. Simply put a piece of cardboard or paper towel under the bearing and the dripping should cease.

Actually, when we think about, buy a new elliptical, treadmill or exercise bike. Many of our customers are exercise equipment manufacturers, so, purchase away. Maybe a new stationary bike or stair stepper would be just what you need to actually keep your resolution this year...