How can bearing repair save money and time?A bearing re-manufactured by Timken can cost 20 to 60 percent less than the cost of a new bearing. When compared to manufacturing new, lead-times are reduced with bearing repair. Shorter lead times can incre Read More

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Chain maintenance is extremely important. In fact, chain used in industry tends to have a shortened life, usually resulting from lack of maintenance. Chain is often exchanged for belting to avoid the issue, but in many cases, chain is the c Read More

            A glass manufacturing company houses large ovens with pillow block bearings (UCP 206 30 mm) on the outside of the furnace. The bearings are exposed to 350+ degree heat 50 percent of the time, then are room temperature the remainder. Desp Read More

Since installing simalube into their machinery, a sugar producer has not needed to replace any bearings for 2 years. This article is only available in English. Read More

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A large commercial bakery in the Southeastern U.S. was using vintage dumpers to unload thousands of pounds of dough from a mixer into   a roll-around vat.  The plant was experiencing two-to-three-hour weekly downtime to maintain them, plus regular e Read More

Plants with high heat furnace operations use cooling blowers to moderate the temperature. These cooling fans require regular bearing maintenance and replacement. Installing Cooper Split bearings in these cooling fans reduces both maintenance and down Read More

Um and heavy-duty,aUltraMax® is designed to meet the tough challenges of medium and heavy-duty, concentric gear reducer operation. Outstanding design, durability, long-life, easy maintenance and overall efficiency make UltraMax the right choice.   Ul Read More

A BDI stone mill customer had frequent failures on 68 motors critical to their operation. The motors operate in a very harsh environment, with little visibility to their overall health. Recognizing a perfect opportunity for Condition Based Monitoring Read More