Cost Savings

Save on the High Cost of Steel

Welded tubing typically has a thick wall section to prevent distortion.

Tolerance Rings allow the use of thinner wall tubing and compensate for out of roundness, caused by welding.

Save on Machining

Most bearing applications require close tolerances, typically less then .001” total.

Tolerance Rings relax tolerances in all bearing mounts and in many cases, DOM tubing can be used without machining.

Save on Secondary Operation

Tube assemblies exposed to heat during paint curing also result in distortion.

Tolerance Rings eliminate the need for secondary operations.

Save on Painting Operation

Bearing bores must be masked or plugged to prevent overspray.

Tolerance Rings eliminate the need for masking and compensate for overspray.

Save on Bearing Performance failures

Bore distortion / high forces can result in bearing damage causing premature failures.

Tolerance Rings reduce press forces, retaining the bearing in the bore and allowing for some misalignment.

Save on alternate designs

Due to environmental conditions, many designs require alternate material, limiting design options.

Tolerance Rings allow for dissimilar materials, compensating for differential expansion, cold flow and creep. Stainless steel rings resist corrosion and high heat. Tolerance Rings can be made from other materials as well.