When roller crusher bearings are failing on a regular basis, use of the wrong replacement type could be the culprit. Roller crushers are regularly subject to harsh conditions. Heavy loads, along with abrasive dirt and extreme Read More

A regional milk producer had been using Federal clutches on its capping machine for years. They would rebuild the units on a monthly basis to extend their life. The rebuild process was long and tedious, though much cheaper than buying new backup Read More

Today’s belt drive systems are capable of transmitting enormous power in a compact space. What impact does this load-carrying capacity have on the shafts and bearings of speed reducers attached to belt drives? The answer lies in understanding O Read More

Click on the attachment below for an in-depth overview from Continental on the requirement of hub load in power transmission drives. Read More

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Learn more about torque setting adjustments with RotoShield gearbox torque limiters.       Read More

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

Bearing damage and gear failures in the propulsion of an oil platform are extreme costly as oil production may have to be stopped completely for the repair work. For this reason it was of great importance for the customer to increase the operational Read More