Overcoming lubrication challenges in the food & beverage industry
36% of bearing failures are due to poor lubrication practices, something that can be difficult to to maintain in the harsh environment of the food & beverage industry.
36% of bearing failures are due to poor lubrication practices, something that can be difficult to to maintain in the harsh environment of the food & beverage industry.
Whatever industry you work in, downtime is a major obstacle. From loss of production to repair bills, the cost of downtime can be huge.
Pioneered in 1919 by SKF engineer Arvid Palmgren, the spherical roller bearing is now globally renowned for its ability to accommodate heavy combined loads in applications which are prone to misalignment or shaft deflection.
Our industry expert, Steve Hudson recently attended two tug boats based off the Scottish coast to complete an in-situ inspection of their SKF Cooper bearings, but soon found there was more than met the eye.
SKF has unveiled its innovative new product for use on machine tool spindles: Silent Series angular contact ball bearings.
NSK is a world leading manufacturer of premium quality bearings and linear motion products to suit applications across every industry.
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Many businesses associate machine health checks with added downtime, leaving them reluctant to perform these predictive maintenance checks. This doesn't have to be the case.
The choice of coupling to connects an electric motor with a mixer's paddle or impellor is critical to the successful operation of the machinery.
The marine industry is one the most challenging operating environments, with harsh sea conditions often leading to the rapid deterioration of machine components.
We proudly announced ACORN’s distributorship of Rexnord’s Falk range of couplings back in June 2019, and we are delighted that our customers have been taking full advantage of our new offering and reaping the benefits.
SKF has launched the new TWIM 15 portable induction heater, in replacement of the former TMBH 1 heater.
Improving the efficiency of your electric motor can reduce the likelihood of machine failure, extend component lifespan and help to reduce energy consumption.
Poor bearing fitting practices are responsible for around 16% of premature bearing failures, so it’s easy to see why the choice of method for bearing mounting is so important.
Operating conditions in the mining and quarrying industry are harsh, with wet and abrasive conditions commonplace. What you need is a robust bearing solution that can stand up to the challenges of the industry.
There are many possible reasons why your bearing has failed, but the only true way of finding out the cause is by performing root cause analysis.
What if we told you that your choice of coupling could be the difference between optimum production levels and hours or even days of unplanned downtime?
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