The
Problem
Most bearing failures are due to over/under greasing,
excess grease heat generation, seals being compromised and/or contamination!
The cost of collateral damage, downtime and lost production
can be enormous!
If we reduce the friction by 10% in all rolling bearings
in use today, we would save energy equivalent to the
combined output of 18 large nuclear generating stations!
Improperly and inadequately greased bearings cause heat generation and added
friction within the bearing.
Electric mini-lubers or constant positive feed systems
are not the answer for rolling element bearings. They provide
feed only, but no pressure vent or capacity for lube analysis
or environmental issues, all of which are critical to longer bearing life,
reduced costs and maintaining a sustainable environment.
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