Bearing Centre Blog

Understanding & Appreciating Stainless Steel

Monday, January 15, 2018

The term ‘stainless’ is a generic name that was coined in the steel’s early development, and it now refers to an extensive range of steel grades that are resistant to corrosion or oxidation. So, you may be surprised to learn that stainless steel is not a specific product but rather a collective term for a group of metals that share the same properties. An important point to remember about stainless steel is that they are not corrosion-proof, they simply resist the forces that cause corrosion far better than other metals. ..

Protect Your Tools from Rust

Monday, August 14, 2017

Good tools are an investment but if they’re not stored, cleaned and cared for correctly, they can easily become defective from rust. At Bearing Centre, we stock a world-class supply of hand tools and power tools from trusted manufacturers but we understand that even the most reliable tools are susceptible to rust, causing costly interference with your workflow. Here, we outline some trusted methods for preventing and removing rust. ..