Godiva Bearings Blog
Welcome to the Godiva Bearings Blog. Need the latest on all things bearings, bushings, and banter? You’ve come to the right place.
Our Godiva Bearings blog page is where we share product updates, industry insights, technical tips, and the occasional oily joke (we are who we are). Whether you’re looking to stay sharp on the latest bearing technologies, explore engineering hacks, or just want to see what GodivaMan’s been up to after hours – this is your one-stop shaft shop.
From 24/7 delivery updates and new stock drops to bearing maintenance guides and behind-the-scenes peeks at our team, we keep it fresh, functional, and fun. It’s all part of our mission to help UK engineers, buyers, and maintenance pros keep things moving – literally.
What to Expect
- Product Launches & New Stock Announcements
- Technical Know-How from our bearing brainiacs
- Engineer Spotlight stories
- Handy how-to guides for smoother operations
Bookmark this page or follow us on LinkedIn – because if it rolls, rotates, or runs on lube, we’ll be posting about it.
Community support from Godiva Bearings – Community Help
Community Support from Godiva Bearings: A Day at the Black Country Foodbank We are proud of the Community support from Godiva Bearings We’re powered by
Preventative Bearing Maintenance: Why It Matters.
Why Preventative Bearing Maintenance Matters Small oversights cost big money, That’s the whole point of preventative bearing maintenance. A missed grease top-up. A loose housing
Heavy industrial conveyor bearings for dirty environments.
Heavy Industrial Conveyor Bearings – A Clean Guide for Dirty Jobs Heavy Industrial conveyor bearings in heavy industry don’t live an easy life. They get
Clean Environment Conveyor Bearings
Conveyor Bearings in Clean Environments – A Guide for Hygiene-First Industries In clean environments like food processing, pharma, and packaging, clean environment conveyor bearings don’t
Bearing Misalignment: Causes and How to Prevent It
Bearing Misalignment Why It Happens & How to Prevent It Bearing misalignment might sound like a minor issue, but it’s one of the top causes
Radial vs Thrust Bearings: Trade Guide for Load Direction
Radial vs Thrust Bearings: A No-Nonsense Guide for the Trade Desk If you’re new to the parts desk or guiding engineers through specs, the phrase
Why Simplified Supply Chains Still Matter in 2025
Why Simplified Supply Chains Still Matter in 2025 Simplified supply chains are a must. The only constant in 2025’s supply chain is chaos. With global
CSC Bearings Now Available – Trade-Only Precision Bearings
CSC Bearings Have Landed: Precision for the Trade, Stocked by Godiva CSC Bearings, engineered in Germany and built for speed. And now? Available from the
Bearings for High-Speed Manufacturing – Free Guide
Bearings for High-Speed Manufacturing Environments: A Beginner’s Guide Bearings for high-speed manufacturing keep industry spinning at thousands of revolutions per minute. If you’ve just landed
Minimising Bearing Downtime: Tips for Manufacturing Engineers
Minimising Bearing Downtime: A Practical Guide for Manufacturing Engineers Minimising bearing downtime in manufacturing environments is mission critical. Because, every unplanned stop costs time, money,
UK’s Only 100% Trade Only Bearings Supplier
Trade-Only Bearings: How the UK’s Only 100% Trade Supplier Keeps You in Control When we say trade only bearings, we mean it. No consumers. No
How do bearings affect Manufacturing Throughput Optimisation?
Manufacturing Throughput Optimisation: Are Your Bearings the Bottleneck? Manufacturing throughput optimisation is the lifeblood of any processing plant. The faster and smoother your production line
Cleanroom Bearings for Dry and Wet Processing Environments
How Do You Choose the Right Bearings for a Cleanroom? Cleanroom bearings demand careful consideration. Cleanrooms are no place for guesswork. Whether you’re bottling baby
Bearings for Manufacturing Environments
Download the Guide here Bearings for Manufacturing Environments: An Overview Guide Bearings for manufacturing environments aren’t particularly sexy. But they are the unsung heroes of
Bearings in Food Production; a free guide.
DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE GUIDE Bearings in Food Production – The Complete Guide Bearings in food production play a critical role in keeping lines moving smoothly
Food Processing Line Maintenance Checklist
A Maintenance Checklist That Keeps Your Food Processing Line Moving In food production, small problems become big ones fast. A little vibration. A missed lubrication.
Food-Grade Lubricants and Adhesives for Engineers
A Beginner’s Guide to Food-Grade Lubricants and Adhesives If you are new to food production maintenance, it is easy to focus on the big-ticket items
Need Bearings Fast? Get Trade Exclusive Bearings
Trade Exclusive Bearings: No Tourists, No Delays Need bearings fast? Good. Because when the phone rings on a Friday at 4:57pm, you don’t need a
The Hidden Cost of Food Factory Downtime
The Hidden Cost of Downtime in Food Factories Because a failed £40 bearing can cost you £40,000 before lunch. Food Factory downtime (and particularly bearing-related
Food Processing Downtime: 3 hidden causes.
3 Hidden Causes of Downtime in Food Processing Food Processing downtime is never convenient. Whether it delays a batch, causes a failed hygiene audit, or
Is Your Bearing Food-Safe? How to Avoid Hidden Hygiene Risks
Is Your Bearing Food-Safe? Here’s how to check. Because the next auditor won’t care how clean the floor looks, if your bearings aren’t food-safe and
What Goes Wrong in Food Line Washdowns (And How to Fix It)
Food Line Washdowns: Hidden Problems & Fixes Washdowns Spoiler: It’s often the parts you can’t see that fail first — leaving your food line down
How to Choose Bearings for High-Pressure Washdowns
Choosing Bearings for High-Pressure Washdowns: A Buyer’s Guide. High-pressure washdowns are notoriously tough on equipment. If your bearings can’t handle high-pressure water, your production line
Hygiene Matters: How to Select Bearings for Food Production Environments
Hygiene Matters: Choosing Bearings for Food Environments Because when it comes to hygiene for food bearings, a spotless floor means nothing if your bearings are
Food Factory Bearings vs. Everything Else
Food Factory Bearings vs. Everything Else Why standard bearings don’t cut it on the line – and how to choose ones that do. Not All
Fluro Rotation Master Range: Ball-Bearing Rod Ends That Go the Distance
The Fluro Rotation Master Range: Ball-Bearing Rod Ends That Go the Distance Now in Stock at Godiva Bearings – the Sole UK Distributor A New
20 Years as EPTDA members
Today is the day we celebrate being members of the EPTDA (European Power Transmission Distributors Association) for a full 20 years. Over the course of
Promotions!
We are pleased to announce the promotions of Chris Probert to Office Manager and Andy Lea to his assistant. Chris joined Godiva in 2011 as