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Fan Application: Split Bearing Conversion Results in $270k+ Savings

13 Oct, 2022 Timken, split cylindrical roller bearing, Revolvo, cost savings 0 0 731 4.77 / 5 (26 Vote(s))

A Soy Processing facility was replacing 2 bearings per fan, 3-4 times per year. The bearings were SAF style. There are 9 separate grain elevaotor fan applications at the plant. Additionally, these bearing changes would require cranes and contract lab Read More

Reduce Costs, Strengthen Performance with Timken Bearing Repair

15 Jul, 2022 Timken, roller bearing, repair 1 0 516 4.75 / 5 (4 Vote(s))

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

Food-Safe Bearings from Carter

23 Aug, 2017 food safe bearings 0 0 1850 4 / 5 (11 Vote(s))

While parts of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) have already gone into effect, some of the more stringent guidelines took effect in August of 2017. The attached information from Carter Bearings details new products that will keep custom Read More

Relubricating Solid Housed Ball and Roller Bearings

27 Apr, 2018 mounted bearing lubrication, pillow block lubrication, grease gun 2 0 841 3 / 5 (1 Vote(s))

How to relubricate solid housed ball and roller bearings. Read More

Re-manufacturing Bearings

17 Dec, 2015 bearing, re-manufacturing 1 0 965 0 / 5 (0 Vote(s))

Large bearings are an investment. Re-manufacturing these bearings protects the investment. Read More

SmartLUBE Keeps Food Plant Motor Bearings Moving

07 Aug, 2023 SmartLUBE, bearing, lubricant 0 0 986 4.13 / 5 (16 Vote(s))

Wash-down is a daily requirement in food plants, yet it is very hard on machinery operating in that environment. At one customer plant, the bearings on the batter mixer motor not only were exposed to daily wash-down but they had batter dripping on Read More

Dodge EXL Bearings Stand Up to Harsh Plant Conditions

02 Oct, 2015 BDI, Dodge EXL Bearing, wet environment, coater roller, rpb bearing 0 0 1243 5 / 5 (1 Vote(s))

Harsh, wet conditions at a Midwest shingle manufacturing plant were causing continuous contamination to the coater roller. The operation, in which a mix of finely ground asphalt is applied to the shingle’s fiberglass base, was soggy at best. Co Read More

SmartLUBE Bearings Relieve Constant Maintenance Problems

10 Apr, 2015 hex-bore bearings, conveyors, lubricant 0 0 2374 2.75 / 5 (4 Vote(s))

Failing bearings in overhead conveyor rollers caused noise and were constantly at risk of failure. They required daily monitoring and lubrication. Click on the attachment to find out how BDI and SmartLUBE made a difference for an automobile plant cus Read More

BDI Teams With Cooper Split Bearings to Deliver Extended Fan Life

22 Jan, 2006 Cooper split bearings, high temperature furnace, cooling fan 0 0 1104 4 / 5 (1 Vote(s))

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

High-Temperature SmartLUBE Extends Bearing Life at Lighting Plant

27 Apr, 2022 0 0 701 4.9 / 5 (10 Vote(s))

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

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