An interesting article about counterfeit bearings mentions how good the counterfeiters are getting. In today's competitive environment, organisations look at cutting costs. Sometimes this may lead one to purchase a lower priced product that seems to meet all specs, but can be a counterfeit. I know of cases where wrong metal plate materials have caused incidents. Make sure you have a robust positive material identification system for your incoming items.
Read the article here. Are you bearing an unnecessary risk? Randy L. Bowen, SKF USACounterfeit bearings can lead to equipment downtime and safety problems.
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