NSK Industry Literature, Case Studies and Tech Talks

Tech Talks

   
   
   
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Case Studies

   
   
   
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Case Study: Paper Manufacturing (PDF - 1557.91 KB)

A global paper company needed to increase their documented cost savings. Solution: NSK's Reconditioning Program including additional technical support and improved tracking.

   
   
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Case Study: Process Pump Industry (PDF - 1253.46 KB)

Industry need for increased pump life without redesign and added investments. Solution: NSK Pump Tough TM innovation

   
   
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Case Study: Wind Turbine - Gearbox (PDF - 258.39 KB)

Major wind turbine gearbox manufacturer needed to reduce product cost ito increase competitiveness. Solution: NSK developed a less expensive design which still met the capacity and life requirements.

   
   
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Case Study: Slurry Pump (PDF - 388.63 KB)

Concrete plant was experiencing bearing failures in a rotary impeller slurry pump resulting in lost productivity. Solution: NSK Tough Steel TM was recommended offering longer life and increased productivity.

   
   
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Case Study: Steel Manufacturing (PDF - 1982.09 KB)

A major steel manufacturer was using open work roll bearings for their plate rolling mill and looking for ways to reduce grease related cost. Solution: NSK Seal Clean work roll bearings.

   
   
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Case Study: Food and Beverage-Mixing Spindle (PDF - 1559.94 KB)

Premature bearing wear in mixing spindle caused continuous failure and down time. Solution: NSK HPS Sphericals

   
   
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Case Study: Steel Manufacturing - Gearbox redesign (PDF - 2692.58 KB)

A major steel mill experienced problems with their Reversing Cold Mill (RCM) coilers which required a redesign of the mandrel gearbox. Solution: NSK Applications Engineers made appropriate bearing recommendations to accomodate the redesign.

   
   
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Case Study: Food and Beverage - Potato Peeler Machine (PDF - 1015.09 KB)

Ingress of water and dirt in a potato peeler machine caused premature bearing failure. Solution: NSK Molded Oil Bearings

   
   
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Case Study: Concrete Floor Manufacturing Unit (PDF - 2708.28 KB)

Concrete floor manufacturer experienced down time due to contamination and incorrect bearing selection. Solution: NSK completed full analysis and recommended new bearing and wheel design.

   
   
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Screw Compressor (PDF - 1529.59 KB)

Bearing failures in screw compressor applications due to nylon cage deterioration. Solution: NSK developed Linear Poly-Phenylene Sulfide (L-PPS) engineered resin cage

   
   
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Case Study: Transmission Bearings- Gearbox (PDF - 245.61 KB)

A leading manufacturer of transmissions turned to NSK with delivery issue from their existing supplier. Solution: NSK was able to offer an improved resdeign as well as product availability.

   
   
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Case Study: Petrochemical Plant (PDF - 2500.20 KB)

Large refinery experienced costly downtime due to cylindrical roller bearing failure on centrifugal pump. Solution: NSK inspected the application and failed bearing. Upgraded bearing recomendation made.

   
   
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Case Study: Automotive Manufacturing (PDF - 2518.40 KB)

A manufacturer of aluminum cast wheels for the automotive industry experienced short service life on spindle bearings supplied by an NSK competitor. Solution: NSK inspected competitors failed bearings and recommended a cage material change.

   
   
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Case Study: Automotive Manufacturing (PDF - 2163.83 KB)

An automotive manufacturer experienced high maintenance and material cost due to short fatique life on wheel assembly machinery. Solution: Bearing failure analysis conducted with an alternative design recommendation.

   
   
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Case Study: Automotive Manufacturing (PDF - 2508.84 KB)

Need for improved understanding of machine tool spindle bearings . Solution: NSK conducted specialized training to more then 50 employees to educate on proper fitting.

   
   
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Case Study: Wire Forming Production (PDF - 2516.51 KB)

Wire forming manufacturer experienced bearing failure and downtime due to incorrect grease selection. Solution: Analysis of grease and new grease recommendation resulted in 40% improvement in bearing life.

   
   
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Case Study: Gear Manufacturing (PDF - 1533.72 KB)

Gear manufacturer experienced lost revenue due to ball screw failure. Solution: NSK established a ball screw repair program which saved the plant excessive down time and lost revenue.

   
   
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Case Study: Steel Manufacturing (PDF - 2170.88 KB)

A major steel manufacturer risked costly downtime by not having a back up slewing bearing. Solution: NSK Preventative Maintenance Program for critical spares

   
   
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Case Study: Paper Manufacturing (PDF - 2372.72 KB)

Cracked inner rings created premature press roll bearing failure. Solution: Thorough analysis lead to realization of structural defects. Engineering support and training were offered to improve situation.

   

Industry and Application Literature

   
   
   
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Bearing Maintenance Tools (PDF - 1683.77 KB)

For the installation and removal of bearings to ensure long, reliable machine life

   
   
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Keep it Cool - TL Series (PDF - 1016.25 KB)

TL Series for High Temperature Conditions

   
   
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Tips and Tools

   
   
   
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