ABB ‘bearing compass’ makes swap-out easy 10 February 2014

A rotating measurement finder, developed by ABB, should make identifying pillow block and flanged bearings, for rapid replacement purposes, much easier.

Dubbed Bearing Compass, it is a quick and simple flat toolbox-sized device claimed to cover all common bearing types and designations – with references and sizes of standard housed bearings all listed.

"It is important to have all the housing data and dimensions on-hand when replacing a bearing, as specifying an incorrect bearing can have a big impact on swap-out time and can quickly escalate machine downtime," explains Tristin Hurst, ABB's bearings product manager.

"Bearings installed in recycling, aggregates or mining equipment frequently need regular maintenance and can often fail as they operate in some of the harshest conditions," he continues.

"This is why we developed the Bearing Compasses to make the specification and ordering of replacement bearings a straight forward task."

The first new tool features ABB Dodge Setscrew ball bearings, with the reverse detailing the heavier duty ABB Dodge ISN spherical roller bearings.

The second Bearing Compass, covers the ABB Dodge 2-bolt and 4-bolt flange housing ball bearings with standard shaft-mount inserts.

Brian Tinham

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