November Tech Tip: Why KIZEI® Bearings Are Ideal for Conveyor Applications
Are you struggling with bearing failures on conveyors? NTN’s KIZEI® spherical roller bearings (SRBs) are designed to excel in harsh environments where dust, heavy contamination, and vibration threaten standard bearings. In a recent case study, a quarry in Poland replaced conventional bearings with KIZEI® bearings on their conveyor’s tension drum, yielding impressive results.
Why KIZEI® Works Best:
- Enhanced Protection: KIZEI® SRBs feature nitride metal shields that block solid contamination, like limestone particles, making them perfect for conveyors near the ground.
- Grease Retention: The nitride metal shield improves grease retention in the most demanding applications for extended bearing life.
- Longer Lifespan: In this quarry, KIZEI® bearings extended the maintenance interval by over five times, reducing the need for replacements from every 2 months to just once annually.
- Significant Cost Savings: With fewer maintenance stops, the facility reduced downtime costs from $25,142 to $4,000 annually—a savings of $21,142.
KIZEI® SRBs are also 100% interchangeable with standard open bearings, allowing for an easy upgrade with no extra modifications required.
Takeaway:
For applications facing heavy contamination, KIZEI® bearings offer a longer-lasting, cost-effective solution that improves conveyor reliability and cuts maintenance costs. Ready to optimize your equipment? Contact us for more information on how KIZEI® bearings can benefit your operations by emailing [email protected], or calling our technical hotline at 1.800.323.2358
At NTN, we’re committed to delivering superior solutions that drive efficiency, reliability, and cost savings for our valued partners. Thank you for your continued trust in our products and services.
Your maintenance partners,
NTN