Roulements - 2016-02-23
Operating within the AIP framework, NSK experts were dispatched to assess the faulty bearings along with the environmental conditions of the application. The analysis revealed that insufficient lubrication and radial preload were the primary causes of wear on the wheel bearings.
Thanks to their ability to sustain radial and axial loads in both directions, NSK proposed the installation of lubricated, sealed for life double-row angular contact ball bearings featuring C3 class increased radial clearance. Nitrile rubber RSR seals with an integral vulcanised steel plate are a principal attribute of these innovative bearings. The seals are designed to deliver market-leading protection against the ingress of dirt and subsequently reduce wear and tear on the raceways and ball surfaces. Additional benefits include reduced vibration and lower risk of insufficient lubrication.
To demonstrate the practice behind the theory, field tests were conducted by NSK engineers. Over a one year period, the tests showed that no bearings have failed across any of the eight wheels to which they were fitted. As a further part of the AIP process, NSK engineers amended the installation instructions and created a mounting procedure for the correct fitting of the wheel bearing units; with customer staff trained accordingly.
Importantly, a precise assessment of costs and benefits is included with every AIP project. For the warehouse, the calculation proved simple. Prior to implementing the NSK proposals, the prematurely failing wheel bearings on the stacker cranes were costing €70,800 per annum. This comprised OEM replacement parts (€26,880), production losses (calculated at €30,000) and repair costs (calculated at €10,000). However, with the NSK solution, annual expenses fell to €12,700. As a result, a total €58,000 is now being saved every year.
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