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Success Story

Industry: Textile and Leather

Application: Furnace Fan Motors

Cost Savings: € 38 127

Introduction

A textile manufacturing company had experienced repetitive failures at approximately 6 months in air circulation motor-fans used on their fabric furnace. During an onsite inspection, NSK found out a relatively high operating temperature in the furnace. Taking this into account, NSK proposed an alternative Deep Groove Ball Bearing type, designed specifically for the use in applications with higher temperatures. A trial was initiated which demonstrated that the bearing life was extended twice compared to standard products. This resulted in a significant reduction in maintenance costs, no unplanned breakdowns and a subsequent improvement in productivity.

 

Key Facts

  • Special textile manufacturing plant
  • Fabric furnace motor-fan
  • Repetitive failures experienced between planned maintenance shut downs
  • Bearing failing due to high operating temperatures
  • NSK Solution: NSK proposed an alternative Deep Groove Ball Bearing for high temperature applications
  • A trial showed that the bearings lasted more than twice than standard units
  • No unplanned failures in a 12 month period
  • Consequently a cost saving was realised due to reduced maintenance and no lost production
  • Textile Manufacturing Deep Groove Ball Bearing with high temperature seal

     

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  • Textile Manufacturing
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  • Deep Groove Ball Bearing with high temperature seal

Value Proposals

  • The customer explained they were having repetitive bearing failures in their furnace motor-fan
  • An NSK application revie identified the cause was the high temperatures generated in the furnace
  • The customer mentioned they were using standard Deep Groove Ball Bearings in the motor-fans
  • NSK proposed a trial using high temperature Deep Groove Ball Bearings
  • The trial was successful with no bearing problems in over a year
  • This resulted in a significant cost saving due to reduced maintenance and no lost production

Product Features

  • Bearing steel heat stabilised to +200 °C
  • High temperature Viton seal closures
  • High temperature grease +160 °C
  • Greater than normal clearance to accommodate bearing ring temperature differentials
  • Bearing greased and sealed for life
  • Bearing operating zemperature +180 °C

Product Sheet >>

Cost Saving Breakdown

Before Cost p.a. NSK Solution Cost p.a.
Bearing Cost  € 69 Bearing Cost  € 26
Labour Cost  € 284 Labour Cost  € 0
Lost Production Cost  € 37.800 Lost Production Cost  € 0
Total Costs € 38 153 € 26

Reference:SS-E-2077