RBIConnections

A Monthly Communication From
RBI Bearing, Inc.

Volume V--lllIssue 5

May 2007
RBI Product Catalog Now Online

Click To Open Our CatalogThe new 90 page RBI Bearing product catalog is now available in PDF format online! The catalog contains our full product line plus an expanded engineering section featuring fit selection help, lubrication, clearance information and more.

You will need a PDF reader to view the pages - click here for the free version from Adobe if you do not already have it.

Hard copies are also available from your account manager - click here for immediate access to their email or phone.

 

RBI Wuxi Visits RBI USA!
 

Strawberry Liang, Mike Mortensen, Jiangbo, AnnieRBI USA welcomed Office Manager Jiangbo and Purchasing Manager Annie from our Wuxi, China facility for their first visit to the United States in April.

This was an excellent opportunity for very productive discussions to help improve communication and better understand the different business cultures we each work in.

Pictured from left are Strawberry Liang, Vice President R.B. International, Mike Mortensen, Director of Engineering RBI-USA, Jiangbo and Annie.

RBI Monthly Prize Package Giveaway!

   

APRIL 2007 WINNER
Marty Swick
TECH Industrial Sales
Danville IL

China Update

A monthly look at recent events in China
Click the title to read the story

Chinese officials crack down on bad English
A cyclist carries a boy in Changsha, Central China's Hunan Province
China to eliminate outdated steel companies
Expert: China to become world's 2nd largest trader
Civil servants get 1st code of conduct
RBI Milestones
Anniversary
Mike Kenney - Roselle
13 Years
Mark Balog - Roselle
9 Years
Ernesto Batista - Roselle
4 Years
Jeff Koltunczyk - Roselle
1 Year
Birthday
Rubien Chen
May 12
Technical Corner

What makes 440C stainless steel stainless?
by Mike Mortensen - Director of Engineering RBI-USA

The term “stainless” is used to describe materials that do not develop oxide layers or rust. This allows the products made from stainless steel to be used in applications where exposure to moisture is expected.

440C stainless steel contains approximately 16% to 18% chromium. When exposed to air, the chromium molecules react with the oxygen to produce a thin layer of chromium oxide, which stays on the metal surface. This process is called passivation and occurs quickly. Therefore, if the metal surface is scratched, a new chromium oxide layer develops immediately and the metal surface remains protected.

These oxide atoms are similar in size to the chrome atoms, allowing for them to be packed tightly with each other. By being tightly packed, the layer is very stable and cannot be penetrated by water. If water cannot reach the iron atoms, then rust corrosion will not occur.

PDF Version

Have a question or topic you would like to see covered? Click here to let Mike know!

Final Word

Memorial Day - May 30

Marine Corps Master Sergeant Jamie Roberto, left, who has served in Iraq, meets Dick Kist, right, who was in the 4th Marine Division and is a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Kist was wounded at Iwo Jima.

Thank you for your service.

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