Typical equipment positions, operating conditions and the key parameters to include in an enquiry.
Use these notes to describe a requirement; they do not replace manufacturer selection calculations.
Positions Crushers, conveyors, mills, fans and bucket elevators.
Conditions Heavy and shock loads, dust, vibration and continuous duty.
Confirm Housing, sealing, contamination control, lubrication and shutdown intervals.
Directions Spherical roller bearings, mounted units, seals, centralized lubrication and couplings.
Positions Continuous casting, rolling mills, roller tables, fans, gearboxes and cranes.
Conditions Heat, heavy loads, impact, water, scale and frequent starts.
Confirm Temperature, load direction, fits, clearance, grease and sealing.
Directions Cylindrical and spherical roller bearings, split bearings, couplings, seals and monitoring.
Positions Dryers, presses, winders, pumps and fans.
Conditions Moisture, heat, speed variation, long shafts and continuous production.
Confirm Speed, temperature, clearance, axial displacement and relubrication.
Directions Spherical roller bearings, toroidal roller-bearing directions, seals, lubrication and monitoring.
Positions Motor ends, pump shafts, fan shafts and coupling connections.
Conditions Speed, alignment, vibration, axial load, sealing and electrical erosion.
Confirm Speed, shaft size, load direction, accuracy, clearance and insulation requirements.
Directions Deep-groove and angular-contact bearings, insulated bearings, seals, couplings and alignment tools.
Positions Filling, packaging, conveying, mixing, pumps and washdown areas.
Conditions Water, corrosion, hygiene requirements and repeated cleaning.
Confirm Cleaning method, media, temperature, seal material and lubricant requirements.
Directions Corrosion-resistant units, sealed bearings, food-grade lubrication and conveyor components.
Positions Rollers, belt conveyors, chain conveyors, elevators and sorters.
Conditions Long duty, offset loads, contamination, frequent starts and limited access.
Confirm Speed, load, shaft size, space, chain pitch and tensioning.
Directions Mounted bearings, chain and sprockets, belts, gearmotors, couplings and inspection tools.
Machine, shaft end or support point.
Part number, shaft and mounting dimensions.
Speed, load, temperature and daily hours.
Dust, water, corrosion, washdown or heat.
Heat, noise, leakage, service life or delivery.
Existing part numbers, nameplates and mounting photos are useful.