Jurong Island is located to the southwest of the main island of Singapore, off Jurong Industrial Estate. It is also the largest of Singapore's outlying islands and home to many petrochemical companies. In the petrochemical sector, maintenance is a critical part of the operation to prevent machine downtime and ensure optimal performance.
categories: Traning and Development
In our previous post, we've talked about the importance of lubrication and the different ways of lubrication as well as how sound lubrication practice saves money. To succeed in a competitive marketplace, machinery is pushed to its maximum productivity level. This trend in output production makes protecting your machinery absolutely vital. This is where an Automated Lubrication System (ALS) comes in. For our second installment, here is a guide to the reasons why Automatic Centralized[...]
categories: Product- Non-Bearings
On 18-20 June 2019, Malaysia held South East Asia's biggest Oil and Gas Asia (OGA) show in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The 3 day event spread across three levels with around 2000 participating companies across 60 countries promoting their products and services. This event provides a great opportunity for participants to meet with world renowned companies in the Oil & Gas industry and serves as a networking hub to exchange business opinions and expand their professional network.
categories: News and Events
When I learned that I would be given another traveling opportunity to visit Bengaluru (formally known as Bangalore), India, I was thrilled. To me, India represents a richness of culture and I have always been intrigued by its diversity. It would be my first time visiting the country and I couldn't be more excited for the 4-day trip.
categories: Sabrina's Journal
Using counterfeit bearings and other components can have damaging consequences to your business. In recent years, the global fight against counterfeit bearings and other machinery components has intensified. Seizures of fake bearings have hit the news and major bearings brands have stepped up efforts to work with the authorities to identify and prosecute companies that sell counterfeits.
categories: Product- Bearings
O-rings are one of the most common seals used in equipment design because they are reliable and have simple mounting requirement. While these type of seals are often inexpensive, their failure can lead to significant amount of loss in production, downtime and maintenance costs. If you are new to O-Rings, We strongly recommend that you read our O-Ring introduction blog to have a deeper understanding before delving into this topic. Therefore, it is important to look out for early warning signs[...]
categories: Product- Non-Bearings
The split roller bearings technology always come up with new ways to improve on its bearing performance. Previously, we've introduced the standard split roller bearings, a cost-cutting solution with longer bearing life and how they can be your big advantage. There is also another type of split roller bearings- the E-series that have been carefully re-designed to bring more benefits that enable your machinery to reach its full potential.
categories: Product- Bearings
Choosing the right grease for your bearings is essential to prevent premature failure, but let's not forget the importance of grease guns too.
categories: Product- Non-Bearings
As competition stiffens within your industry, it is essential that all equipment achieve optimal performance and operating to its full potential to be ahead of the game. For many, machine downtime is a constant headache- production loss, additional labor and maintenance cost can result in the overall cost of your operation considerably. As a matter of course, you fall behind the competition.
categories: Product- Bearings
SKF Vibracon chocks are permanent, strong and re-usable machinery mounting chocks that are designed for easy, quick and reliable installation of primarily- rotating machinery. The chocks accommodate the angular difference between machine and the mounting base eliminating expensive machining of the base or extra work of installing epoxy resin chocks or steel shims. The self-leveling capability combined with the height adjustment feature eliminates the possibility of a soft foot during first[...]
categories: Product- Non-Bearings
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