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Plain Linear Bearings in Cooling Equipment

Plain Linear Bearings in Cooling Equipment

Plain Linear Bearing Double Die Set Flange Mount

Manufacturer of picnic coolers & ice chests improves linear bearing performance

A manufacturing facility of cooling equipment boasts a 24-hour continuous operation involving two post hydraulic presses. Each press is comprised of 2-inch round shafting. This machinery operates within the foam insulating area of the plant, and therefore experiences severe contamination from the over-spray of foam.

This contamination was the main problem for the bearings and machinery. The heavy salt content in the air causes severe corrosion, and as a result, the bronze bearings and shafts would fail every 6 weeks due to contamination and the subsequent loss of lubrication.

Components:

DDS 24 (Simplicity Round Die Set Double Flange Mount) modified to accept an FL32 plain linear bearing

Retrofit or OEM:

Retrofit

Problem:

Heavy salt content in the air caused severe corrosion, resulting in bronze bearings and shafts that would fail every 6 weeks.

Solution:

Performance was extended by using DDS24 Double Die Set Linear Bearing Flange Mounts, and then modifying to accept FL32 regular plain linear bearings.

The PBC Linear solution

Bronze bearings were replaced with DDS24 Double Sized Plain Linear Bearing Flange Mounts, and then modified to accept FL32 bearings. Four sets were used per fixture.
 

Results / ROI

The DDS 24 bearings have been working for two years without incident or downtime. The customer has been pleased with the extended performance of the bearings, and the ability to now produce and ship this seasonal product on time.

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