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We often get asked a few questions in relation to split roller bearings – how are they made, how do they work and what is the technology behind them? What are the key benefits? How do they deliver savings? So here, we provide our answers.
Used primarily in demanding applications in arduous conditions where accessible inspection and easy maintenance is a necessity, split bearings have been commercially available for approximately 90 years.
They are made of inner and outer races, a cage, housing and support – all of which are separate. This allows for simple inspection and easy replacement, without the need to remove the bearing from the shaft.
Manufactured as complete parts, the components are accurately cut into two sections following grinding, so that when they are assembled around the shaft, they are perfectly matched.
With a parallel level of performance of that of a comparable sized solid roller bearing, the complete range of split roller bearings incorporates a number of innovative features, assisting both in performance and maintenance engineering.
| Current Bearing | Timken Split Bearing |
Cost of bearing | £500 | £2,500 |
Est. time of outage | 10 hours | 3 hours |
Number of men needed to replace bearing | 3 | 1 |
Overhead rate of man/hour | £15.00 | £15.00 |
Production loss/hour | £4,000 | £4,000 |
Labour cost for outage | £450 | £45 |
Production loss for outage | £40,000 | £12,000 |
Labour cost + production cost | £40,500 | £12,545 |
Bearing + Labour + Production Loss + Equip Loss | £40,950 | £14,545 |
If you’re interested in these savings, why not contact us or give us a call on 0121 508 6000 to discuss in detail with one of our highly trained specialists.
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