Bill Fuentes, Distributor Sales Manager of RBI-USA recently discussed new distributor opportunities featuring our RBtech line of premium bearings.

According to Mr. Fuentes, "The RBtech Premium line of bearings can offer our distributors an opportunity to compete with other well known bearing brands and substantially increase their profit margins.  Our existing distributors have had great early success with RBtech Premium bearings, and we are actively seeking new distribution in areas where we are not established."

RBtech Premium bearings are electric motor quality bearings that feature competitive price levels, superior quality and high quality packaging with bar coding.  All sizes from 10mm up to 85mm bore (6317) are currently available from our North American warehouses.

RBI Bearing will be attending the PTDA Industry Summit in Boston October 26-28 and is participating in the MD-IDEX.  Please click the following links for more information:

RBtech Feature Comparison      PTDA Industry Summit Information      Email Bill Fuentes

A monthly look at events in China
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Shaq to Shill for Chinese shoes
NBA star signs five-year deal with Li Ning to promote sportswear.

Wal-Mart Bows to Unions in China
No. 1 retailer says workers' groups 'fundamentally different' from West.

Cost to Hunt a Yak: $40,000?
China will auction licenses to foreigners to hunt wild animals, including endangered species, according to a newspaper report.

D'oh! China Primetime Ban for Homer
China has banished Homer Simpson, Pokemon and Mickey Mouse from prime time.

Why would  black oxide finish be used?
by Brian Kleszyk - Applications Engineer RBI-USA

There are many advantages to using a black oxide finish for metal parts. Black oxide is a chemical surface treatment; not a coating or plating process where material is added to the surface that may eventually chip or peel away. Because black oxide is a conversion process, it allows for dimensional and surface finish stability.

Corrosion resistance is marginally improved for surfaces that have been treated with black oxide. This may be attributed to the increased absorption of oils and waxes on a black oxide surface. If, however, corrosion resistance is critical, there are other processes or materials that should be considered instead of relying solely on a black oxide coating.

The biggest impact of black oxide is that the finish reduces glare, brightness, and reflection. This characteristic is very important in many military applications where stealth may be desired. Aside from reduced glare and brightness, black oxide also offers the aesthetic appeal of a black surface, which may be the primary reason that people prefer a black oxide finish.

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