Where are ACL bearings made?
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
For over 70 years precision engine bearings have been manufactured in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. During this time ACL has been a major OEM supplier to the Australian & International automotive industry, whilst providing an extensive replacement product range for the global aftermarket.
What are ACL race bearings?
ACL RACE Series performance engine bearings are recognized as a premier brand throughout the motorsports world. The unique combination of design, metallurgy and engineering provides RACE Series performance bearings with the endurance and capability to perform where others cannot.
Are ACL bearings coated?
ACL proudly partners with Calico Coatings to provide the high performing coated bearings for the motorsports industry. Our coated bearings are coated with Calico’s CT-1 Dry Film Lubricant coating. It provides intermittent dry lubrication and is not affected by dust or dirt.
What kind of bearing is a rod bearing?
What Is a Rod Bearing? An engine rod bearing is a split-sleeve type of bearing (meaning it has two separate semicircular halves or shelves) that keeps the crankshaft and connecting rod in place as they rotate.
Who makes ACL bearings?
The ACL F780 tri-metal material system at the heart of DuraglideTM 780 bearings has been designed for and proven in a wide range of engine applications, both OE and aftermarket.
Where are king bearings made?
A: For 60 years now, King Engine Bearings has had production sites in Israel, and more recently in Serbia, on top of our U.S. and Turkey sales branches.
What is a coated bearing?
Our bearings are coated with our CT-1 or CT-11* Dry Film Lubricant coatings to help reduce friction and abrasive wear. It provides intermittent dry lubrication and is not affected by dust or dirt. CT-1 is specifically engineered to withstand the extreme conditions of today’s high-performance engines.
Can you just replace rod bearings?
If you replace just the rod bearings with the engine in the vehicle, as long as you do it correctly, there is nothing wrong with that. It is important to note that removing the pan and the caps will be necessary to inspect the bearings and crank journals, regardless of whether you can do this.
How good are king bearings?
King creates a surface that’s 24% stronger and offers greater fatigue resistance than both Clevite and ACL. Not only does it look and feel different, it performs better than your typical racing bearing. Kings Average Load capacity is a staggering 10,200psi versus most competitors 9,400psi rating.
How are engine bearings manufactured?
According to McKnight, Clevite’s method of manufacturing bearings is “cast the intermediate layer onto the steel in a strip process where an alloy of molten copper and lead is poured onto the steel strip in an atmospheric controlled furnace. Copper in the alloy penetrates the steel forming an indestructible bond.