SLS & Timken

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com) designs a growing portfolio of engineered bearings and power transmission products. With more than a century of knowledge and innovation, we continuously improve the reliability and efficiency of global machinery and equipment to move the world forward. Timken posted $3.8 billion in sales in 2019 and employs more than 17,000 people globally, operating from 42 countries.
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Enhance Workboat Efficiency and Performance with TIMKEN Solutions

August 28, 2023 by SLS & Timken

Are you looking to boost the efficiency and performance of your workboats? We understand the importance of reliable and high-performing equipment in the maritime industry. Let’s delve into the obstacles faced by workboats and the innovative solutions that TIMKEN provides.

categories: Product- Bearings

Revolutionizing Electric Vehicles: The Role of Timken's Advanced Bearings

June 30, 2023 by SLS & Timken

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is growing rapidly, and Timken, a leading manufacturer of bearings and related products, is playing a critical role in its development. Timken's advanced bearing designs are revolutionizing the EV industry by improving the efficiency and reliability of electric vehicle drivetrains. Electric drivetrains are subject to extreme loads and temperatures, so the bearings used in these systems need to be extremely durable and reliable. Timken's innovative bearing[...]

categories: Product- Bearings

Bearing Maintenance Best Practice: Packing a Tapered Roller Bearing with Grease

March 29, 2021 by SLS & Timken

Proper lubrication greatly increases the life of bearings, especially in adverse conditions. Therefore, it is important to apply the correct lubrication practices to prevent premature bearing failure. In this guide is the endorsed instructions for tapered roller bearing lubrication. But before we delve into that, let's take a quick look at the overview of tapered roller bearings.

categories: Product- Bearings

How to Maintain Your Trailer Wheel Bearings for Long Life

January 26, 2021 by SLS & Timken

For proper truck maintenance, there is a checklist of equipment-maintenance items to review before hitting the road. In most cases, the standard list includes oil levels and tire pressure, while trailer wheel maintenance is often forgotten. Checking the bearings inside the wheel mount to see if they need replacement or service is critically important to safe trailer operation. Here’s a step-by-step guide to maintaining these important pieces of trailer equipment during your annual maintenance[...]

categories: Product- Bearings

Solid Lube: Improve Safety, Increase Uptime & Reduce Costs in the Food & Beverage Industry

November 26, 2020 by SLS & Timken

While you might guess that a steel mill or rock quarry presents the steepest challenge to reliable machine operation, the reality is that food and beverage plants rank among the toughest environments for rolling element bearings.

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