These tools are designed to heat components evenly, causing them to expand, which allows for easy mounting without the need for excessive force or risk of damage. Timken offers a range of heating tools, including induction heaters, which are commonly used in industrial settings for their precision and reliability.
With 16% of premature bearing failures resulting from poor fitting practices, it is clear that improper mounting of bearings can have expensive consequences.
But what is the best way to fit a bearing? And how do you decide which brand to choose?
Benefits of choosing a Timken bearing heater to mount your bearing include:
Using a Timken bearing heater to mount your bearing can lengthen the life span of your equipment, preventing unnecessary damage to the bearing, seal and surrounding equipment.
Timken’s range of bearing heaters are a more environmentally alternative to oil baths, blow torches and ovens, which may cause fumes and oil waste.
In comparison to a blow torch or oil bath, a bearing heater is a considerable improvement when it comes to worker safety. Timken bearing heaters reduce the risk of burns, ensuring that bearings can be mounted without compromising worker safety.
