Test Rigs
With the ability to create test rigs to fit your needs NES can ensure that your bearing meets industry standards and will perform to your expectations. Our testing program can also qualify new bearing suppliers to provide assurance that the new product meets or exceeds the performance of the baseline supplier. The pictures below are of our current dynamic test rigs, click on each picture to further view the rigs and their capabilities.
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 175,000 lbs Axial Load - 0 |
| Speed Range: | 15-130 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 1 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 4 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
| Data Acquired: | Temperature, Vibration |
| Bearing Type: | Tapered, Spherical, Ball |
| Size Range: | 11" OD |
| Lubrication: | Grease |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 3,500 lbs Axial Load - 2,000lbs Moment – 16,500 lb-in |
| Speed Range: | 180-2,000 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 8 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 16 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
| Data Acquired: | Temperature, Vibration |
| Bearing Type: | Tapered Roller, Deep Groove Ball |
| Size Range: | 2-5" OD |
| Lubrication: | Grease |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 2,000 lbs Axial Load - 0 |
| Speed Range: | 400-4,000 rpm |
| Operating Temp.: | 500° F |
| Number of Rigs: | 3 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 12 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
| Data Acquired: | Temperature |
| Bearing Type: | Ball, Radial Ball, Deep Groove |
| Size Range: | 0-4" OD |
| Lubrication: | Grease |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 5,000 lbs Axial Load - 0 |
| Speed Range: | 400-2,250 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 1 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 8 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
| Data Acquired: | Temperature |
| Bearing Type: | Insert Bearing |
| Size Range: | 2-4" OD |
| Lubrication: | Grease |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 60,000 lbs Axial Load - 30,000 lbs |
| Speed Range: | 500-2,250 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 6 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 24 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
| Data Acquired: | Temperature, Vibration |
| Bearing Type: | Tapered, Spherical, Cylindrical Roller Bearing, Deep Groove Ball |
| Size Range: | 3-6" OD |
| Lubrication: | Grease / Oil |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 100,000 lbs Axial Load - 60,000 lbs |
| Speed Range: | 400-2,250 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 4 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 16 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
| Data Acquired: | Temperature, Vibration |
| Bearing Type: | Tapered, Spherical, Cylindrical Roller Bearing, Deep Groove Ball |
| Size Range: | 5-10" OD |
| Lubrication: | Grease / Oil |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – N/A Axial Load - N/A |
| Speed Range: | 300-28,000 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 2 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 8 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical/Sudden Death |
| Data Acquired: | Torque, Temperature, Vibration |
| Bearing Type: | Ball, Taper, Roller, Cylindrical |
| Size Range: | 2-6" OD |
| Lubrication: | Grease/Oil |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 100,000 lbs Axial Load - 60,000 lbs |
| Speed Range: | 400-2,250 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 4 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 16 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
| Data Acquired: | Temperature, Vibration |
| Bearing Type: | Tapered, Spherical, Cylindrical Roller Bearing, Deep Groove Ball |
| Size Range: | 3-7-1/4" OD |
| Lubrication: | Grease / Oil |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 5,000 lbs Axial Load - 0 |
| Speed Range: | 400-3,600 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 2 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 8 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
| Data Acquired: | Temperature |
| Bearing Type: | Deep Groove Ball |
| Size Range: | 2-5" OD |
| Lubrication: | Grease |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 7,000 lbs Axial Load - 0 |
| Speed Range: | 800-4000 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 1 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 4 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
| Data Acquired: | Temperature, Vibration |
| Bearing Type: | Deep Groove Ball |
| Size Range: | 2-6" OD |
| Lubrication: | Grease |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 4,700 lbs Axial Load - 30,000 lbs |
| Speed Range: | 800-16,000 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 1 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 4 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
| Data Acquired: | Oil flow, Temperature, Proximity Sensor, RPM Sensor |
| Bearing Type: | Cylindrical Roller, Ball |
| Size Range: | 0-5" OD |
| Lubrication: | Grease / Oil |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 4,700 lbs Axial Load - 30,000 lbs |
| Speed Range: | 800-16,000 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 1 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 4 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
| Data Acquired: | Oil flow, Temperature, Proximity Sensor, RPM Sensor |
| Bearing Type: | Cylindrical Roller, Ball |
| Size Range: | 0-5" OD |
| Lubrication: | Grease / Oil |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 0 Axial Load - 1,500 lbs |
| Speed Range: | 1,000-4,000 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 1 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 1 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical |
| Data Acquired: | Pressure, Temperature, Vibration |
| Bearing Type: | Ceramic |
| Size Range: | 9/16 - 8" OD |
| Lubrication: | Oil Bath |
| Load Capacity: | Radial Load – 0 Axial Load - 1,500 lbs |
| Speed Range: | 10,000 rpm |
| Number of Rigs: | 3 |
| Bearing Capacity: | 1 |
| Test Methodology: | Classical |
| Data Acquired: | Temperature |
| Bearing Type: | Ceramic & Steel |
| Size Range: | 3/8”-3/4" OD |
| Lubrication: | Oil Spray |
Additional Dynamic Testing Links
Life Adjustment Factors (LAF)
Load Rating Validation
Fast Track Qualification
Weakest Link Failure Mode
Model Correlation
Material/Process Validation Endurance Testing
Test Rigs
Napoleon Engineering Services
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E-Mail: cnapoleon@nesbearings.com
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As we near the opening of our new 20,000 sq ft facility we would like to provide a look at the progress being made on the facility. With every passing stage of the construction process our anticipation and excitement grows as we look forward to further serving the bearing industry. Throughout this slide show are updated pictures from the construction of the new building. We invite you to check back for updates as we will post new pictures as the progress continues.
Rendition of our new Johnson Street Facility
Update: February 16
The building starts to take shape as construction begins
Update: March 3
As construction continues excitement grows here at NES
Update: March 12
Construction is moving quickly as the building should be completely enclosed within the next few days.
Update: April 12
The building is now completely enclosed, as progress continues at the new site.
Update: May 13
Update: June 22
The concrete has been poured.
Update: July 19
The walls begin to take shape
Update: August 26
The drywall and HVAC should be completely installed within the next few days.
