In demanding industries like cement, one thing is guaranteed: unpredictability. Dirty environments, heavy loads and extreme temperatures put equipment under constant strain. HPGRs and roller presses operate in these challenging environments with virtually inevitable dirt ingress and bearing grease loss. A common maintenance practice for open bearings is to purge the bearings with grease – adding expenses, as well as health and safety risks. And what’s more, since these assets are crucial for production processes, any downtime can lead to costly manufacturing stops.
What if you could find a solution to keep lubrication in and contamination out? Offering double service life compared to open bearings and providing longer meantime between failures, sealed SKF Explorer spherical roller bearings are a long-term investment for increased machine availability. Additionally, they can be remanufactured – twice. The sealed bearings reduce lubrication consumption by 95%, leading to a reduced environmental impact and costs. The result is reduced maintenance needs, increased worker safety, and, ultimately, a lower total cost of ownership.