Its not just about the bearing
Timken's Mobile Demo Unit can bring, training, advice and information directly to your site.
Getting the right bearing for the application is, of course, crucial. But proper education and training to go with it can make all the difference between long, trouble-free bearing life and a shorter life with costly downtime. So if your supplier only supplies bearings, you could be missing out.
For specialist applications in demanding environments, a supplier with the capability to provide specialist bearing solutions is essential. Timken, for example, not only offers standard bearings which minimise the impact of debris in a given system, but can also provide Timken Debris Resistant Bearings. Specially developed for applications in industries such as quarrying, this solution can extend bearing life by up to three times in harsh environments where debris may be severe, or where there may only be a thin film of lubrication.
The company's standard bearing material minimises the impact of debris in an environment like the aggregate industry, but the fully-machined brass cage design of the Spherical Bearings for shaker screens provides even greater durability and cooler operation. New surface-finishing techniques on the roller and raceway surfaces also help to extend the bearing's operational life.
However, it's not only what goes into Timken bearings which enhances their performance, but what's behind them. Timken has provided a full product line for the aggregate industry for over fifty years, so has gained extensive experience of the industry's requirements and how to meet them. This experience has enabled Timken to develop and prototype numerous products specifically for the industry.
Another valuable Timken initiative is its MDU. This is not a new type of bearing but a Mobile Demo Unit, which can bring training, advice and information directly to your site. The unit, with a Timken or ERIKS expert on board, can help you to understand how to make the most of your bearings for longer life, how to ensure more efficient operation, and how to carry out the most effective maintenance.
The MDU is stocked with over two hundred Timken products, including bearings, bearing isolators, maintenance tools, lubricants, condition monitoring solutions and much more. These can be inspected and handled, and any questions can be easily and knowledgably answered by the Timken or ERIKS representative. Equipment such as bearing tester kits carried on the MDU can be used for hands-on practice, and it is possible to mount and dismantle bearings carried on the unit, and to practice bearing maintenance skills.
In addition, the MDU contains a library of bearing animations and videos, which can be viewed on a flat-panel screen in the unit.
As the Timken MDU proves, extended bearing life and enhanced bearing performance are not always just about the bearing itself. There are other ways to get a better return on your bearing investment - and one of them could roll up to your site tomorrow.