It takes approximately 100 process steps to produce a new bearing, compared to roughly ten for a remanufactured bearing, according to SKF. It’s no surprise, therefore, that there has been an increasing demand for remanufactured bearings in heavy duty industrial applications. Chris Johnson* explores this attractive alternative to bearing replacement.

Spherical roller bearings cut installation time  

ABB has announced it has launched Dodge Safety Mount spherical roller bearings with a built-in patented locking mechanism that reduces installation time by up to 75% compared to traditional products. ABB says best suited for bulk material and air handling applications, the new bearing mounts by tightening fasteners instead of using a hammer and other tools. The new system also allows for simple installation and removal from the same side of the bearing, which means only one person is needed for the task.

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