CHALLENGE A tricky installation process regularly led to bearing damage and compromised performance for a busy lumber mill in Idaho. The previous ball housed units created a drag on profitability and productivity across the operation, leading the … [Read more...]

CHALLENGE Breakdowns and excessive rebuild time associated with setscrew shaft damage was hobbling baggage handling conveyors in one of the world’s busiest metropolitan airports. This regularly occurring issue necessitated the time-consuming removal … [Read more...]

Below-ground material handling equipment must withstand heavy loads and large amounts of dust, mud and grime. The full line of Timken housed units can quickly conquer these challenges. With the full line of Timken spherical roller bearing … [Read more...]

Highly engineered and relied-upon equipment components like bearings and gears are expensive to replace. Why not save on lead times and budget by repairing and reusing existing components? Through the process of remanufacturing and repairing … [Read more...]

Up, down, left, right – it’s solid earth with every rotation. Throw in moisture, dust and an endless work schedule and that’s the life of the road header. Exposure to constant contamination and crushing loads are what the bearings face every … [Read more...]

Coal miners work far below the earth’s surface and have little time and less space to deal with unscheduled breakdowns. With enormous rotational forces and constant impact loads on the cutter heads, equipment productivity is paramount, especially … [Read more...]