King Makes Video Of Dr. Dmitri Kopeliovich's PERA Webinar On Bearing Failures

July 18, 2011 - PRLog -- Cedar Grove, NJ – The content of a June 22 webinar on "Engine Bearing Materials and Failure Analysis" is now available from King Engine Bearings. The webinar, sponsored by the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA), featured King's research and development manager and metallurgical engineer, Dr. Dmitri Kopeliovich.  

Dr. Kopeliovich explained to webinar attendees the features and benefits of different bearing materials as they apply to specific engine applications. In addition, he examined the main causes of engine bearing failures and explained how each breakdown can be resolved.

The PERA webinar is available for viewing at no charge. Visit http://www.kingbearings.com/tech_materials.php.

Regarded as one of the foremost authorities on engine bearing research and development, Dr. Kopeliovich earned his Ph.D. in materials engineering and serves as the manager and team leader of King’s advanced materials research and development unit. He's known and well regarded for his extensive investigations into the cause and prevention of premature engine bearing failure.

King produces high performance engine bearings for circle track, drag racing, monster trucks, tractor pulls, off-road and off-shore racing applications, along with standard OE replacement bearings and bearings for the aviation market. For more information on King Engine Bearings visit www.kingbearings.com. For more information on PERA, phone (417) 998-5057 or visit http://www.pera.org.

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About King Engine Bearings
Founded in 1960, King Engine Bearings is a world-class developer and manufacturer of engine bearings for automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, marine, aviation, standby power and other types of internal combustion engines. King's only product is engine bearings. As a result of its
specialization and focus, the company is recognized for producing the highest quality engine bearings available in the market today. The King line includes OEM replacement rod, main, cam bearings, and thrust washers and its special range of high performance bearings. King’s extensive coverage of domestic and import engine bearings ships from its main distribution center in Cedar Grove, N.J. and 11 other factory branch warehouses. For more information, visit http://www.kingbearings.com.