King’s Dr. Dmitri Kopeliovich Presents "Engine Bearing Materials & Failure Analysis"

June 9, 2011 - PRLog -- Cedar Grove, NJ – King Engine Bearings, a leader in high performance and OE replacement engine bearings, will participate in a June 22 webinar on "Engine Bearing Materials and Failure Analysis" sponsored by the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA). The webinar will feature King's research and development manager and metallurgical engineer, Dr. Dmitri Kopeliovich.

Dr. Kopeliovich will explain to webinar attendees the features and benefits of different bearing materials as they apply to three major categories of workgroups. These include: gasoline engines for passenger cars and light trucks, gasoline and diesel engines for heavy-duty trucks, and the two general types of engines used in racing. He will list the performance requirements for each group and show which bearings excel in which applications. In addition, he will examine the main causes of engine bearing failures and explain how each breakdown can be resolved.

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.

The webinar is offered at no charge to current PERA members. Non-members may participate at a cost of $59.99. Space is limited. To register for the webinar, visit http://www.kingbearings.com/events.php, contact PERA at (417) 998-5057 or visit www.pera.org.

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 http://www.kingbearings.com.

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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 www.kingbearings.com.