36% of Premature Bearing Failures are Caused by Lubrication Problems

from the Fluid Power Group at Cross:

SKF Engineering and Research Centre studies conclude that 36% of premature bearing failures are caused by lubrication problems.  Whether it's too much lubrication, too little, wrong type or a contaminated lubricant, preventing such failures, as well as ensuring optimal bearing performance, means delivering the right lubricant, in the right amount, at the right time, to the correct lubricant point.





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Humidity Sensor / Hydraulic Driven Lubricator / Oil Conditioning Unit / Piston Pump Unit / Pressure Switch



SKF delivers a complete line of lubrication solutions to do exactly that, and the Fluid Power Group at Cross Company can help you assess your requirements and recommend the proper SKF solution.  Some of the industries taking advantage of this technology include:

• Truck / Trailer / Bus Manufacturing
• Railways
• Pulp & Paper
• Mining
• Construction
• Agriculture
• Food & Bev
• Machine Tool
• Aerospace
• Marine

For example, in the Bus Manufacturing industry, fully automated centralized lubrication systems are primarily used for this and, in some cases, manual lubricating aids as metering distributors are implemented.

Advantages:

• Coverage and reliable lubrication of even poorly accessible lubrication points, which is especially important for vehicles with many (100 or more) lubrication points
• Reduction of bearing wear and considerable prolonging of bearing service life by optimal lubrication intervals and dynamic lubrication
• Marked reduction in repair and servicing costs
• Reduction of downtime, increasing operational reliability and readiness
• Considerable savings on lubrication and less impact on the environment by using biodegradable greases
• Reliable control of lubrication systems by using integrated control unit (operational hour counter, fault hours memory, PIN code protection) and optional fill level monitoring
• Consumption-specific setup and adjustment of centralized lubrication system maintenance intervals by using the appropriate sizes of pumps and grease reservoirs
• Low installation costs by using model-dependent sub-assembly and use of patented quick-release plug connector systems for lubrication feed lines
• Quickly pays off as they are practically maintenance-free, robust and have been designed for heavy use

Contact the Fluid Power Group at Cross to discuss your lubrication requirements.
336.856.6985