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Split Roller Bearings: Your Big Advantage

Written by SLS | January 29, 2019


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.

We understand your pain.

Fortunately, there is one proven answer to reducing production loss and overall machinery costs. That is the use of split roller bearings.

It is time to raise the bar with the newest split roller bearings

Split roller bearings is a powerhouse that not only embodies all the benefits of a standard split roller bearing; such as increased lifespan, superior sealing, cost savings, power savings and ease of assembly, but it is also more compact, allowing your machines to fit into a smaller footprint. Another distinctive feature is that it operates at a higher speed than any of the other split bearings.

From fans and blowers to material handling systems, it displays a high speed and solid design; the ideal selection for a range of applications where both of these elements are necessary.

The Need for Speed

Generally, making machinery faster and more compact saves you more money. A good example of this is electrical machinery. Increasing the speed from, for instance 1800rpm to 3600rpm allows the machine to be smaller for the same power, with lower material costs, lesser machining times, simpler windings and so on. In addition, the machinery is also lighter to transport and install.

Good Things Come In Small Packages

Compactness and smaller, lighter machines go hand in hand, and this is particularly important in some applications. In the case of a scroll conveyor (mainly used in mining machinery to transport commodities), a bearing is typically placed in the central position, in the moving of material where this bearing position creates a barrier to the flow of the material. Through reducing the total diameter of the housing, the barrier then narrows and enables a greater performance from an otherwise similar design of conveyor.

The Big Advantage

Indeed, there are many solid bearings in the market that are both compact and high speed, but unfortunately they don’t offer the other advantages of a split roller bearing. Fully-loaded with features like no other, this is what makes the new split roller bearings stands out from the rest.

Take the Next Step

Stay ahead of the curve and take the next step with us. Our experienced engineers at SLS are ready to steer your business operation towards success. While to some it may not be the answer to your problems, we can always create and deliver customized solutions that suit your specific needs. 

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