4 Ways to Get the Most out of your Bearings for Paper Industry

Paper industry is a vital industry in India that delivers wide ranging socio-economic benefits. It supports thousands of full-time jobs and contributes a major share in the economy. However, at the heart of every paper industry is rotating equipment that makes sure the entire process takes place. And at the core of each rotating piece of machinery is the BEARING. 

Bearings for Paper Industry

The role of bearings in the paper and pulp industry cannot be overstated. Bearings are very vital for the paper industry as the play a major role in all the rotating equipment. Without them, the process literally stops! This is exactly why bearings should be maintained thoroughly to avoid malfunctions and downtime. Since paper industries are prone to harsh environments, regularizing temperature and elimination of dust in the bearings is vital for a healthy functioning of paper industry.

We have listed down a few tips to make sure your bearings for paper industry stay top-notch through all the harsh conditions.

  • Maintain Cleanliness of your Bearings – If the dust on your bearings is not controlled or cleaned regularly, it can cause many potential risks in terms of effective operation of the bearings. Even a small speck of dust or other contaminant can cause your bearing to fail. We recommend keeping the bearings intact in their packaging until ready for use. For maximum productivity, store them in a clean and dry environment with their packaging intact.  

  • Carry out regular Inspections – Regular/ timely inspection of your bearings will make sure thatthey function accurately and hence provide optimized production costs. Ensure to carry out regular maintenance and verification checks along with annual and regular inspectionsso that your bearings give their optimum performance through their entire lifetime. Ideally, bearings should be inspected during operation to minimize shutdown time and also detect things such as vibration, correct operating pressures or leaks that cannot be assessed while they are stationary. 

  • Do not overheat the Bearings– The maximum temperature that the bearings can sustain depends on the heat treatment of the material. So, if they are heated above a permitted limit, they can permanently soften the bearing material, thereby minimizing the load carrying capacity and resulting in failure. Always heat the bearings using induction heaters, and never with an open flame.

  • Lubrication is the Key - If you wish to have an extended life of your bearings, it is important that they should be properly lubricated. The ideal lubricant depends on the environmental conditions, temperature, speed and load. It is advised to follow your manufacture’s recommendation on it. 

Premier Bearings is a recognised premium bearing supplier which is trusted for its exceptional reliability and reputation is the paper industry. We know that paper industry needs extremely reliable bearings in these conditions to function and get the maximum output. Therefore, our wide range of Schaeffler bearings for the paper industry has been specifically designed to withstand the harsh environments of this sector. From spherical roller bearings, spherical thrust bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, hybrid bearings and split spherical roller bearings, we have it all! Get in touch with us now to know more!



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