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A large paper manufacturing plant was facing significant operational challenges due to the long lead times and high costs associated with replacing two large FAG 48/1400-B-K30-MB-C3 spherical roller bearings.
You are often told the best methods for bearing mounting, but what are the worst? 1 in 6 bearing failures are due to poor fitting practices, so it's best to know what to avoid.
With around one in six premature bearing failures occurring as a result of poor fitting practices, it’s easy to see why it’s so important that bearings are fitted properly. But there are so many different ways to fit a bearing – how do you know which is right for your machinery?
Choosing the right bearing puller for dismounting your bearings is critical. The safety and ease of removing the bearing will depend on the correct bearing puller being selected.
SKF has launched the new TWIM 15 portable induction heater, in replacement of the former TMBH 1 heater.
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.
Ensuring the correct mounting practices are carried out is essential to get the optimum life span out of your bearings & SKF have made this super easy with their selection software!
