TIMKEN ENGINEERING MANUAL
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METALS INDUSTRY EDITION TIMKEN ENGINEERING MANUAL

TIMKEN ENGINEERING MANUAL

TIMKEN ENGINEERING MANUAL METALS INDUSTRY EDITION INDEX TIMKEN ENGINEERING MANUAL

TIMKEN GROW STRONGER WITH TIMKEN GROW STRONGER WITH TIMKEN Every day, people around the world count on the strength of Timken. Our expertise in metallurgy, friction management and mechanical power transmission helps them accelerate improvements in productivity and uptime. We supply products and services that can help keep your operations moving forward, whether you need drive train kits for commercial vehicles, durable housings for bearings in dirty environments, couplings that avoid metal-to-metal contact between motors and gearboxes, repair services for bearings and gearboxes, roller...

INCREASE YOUR EQUIPMENT UPTIME INCREASE YOUR EQUIPMENT UPTIME In addition to high-quality bearings and mechanical power transmission components, we provide valuable integrated products and services. For example, we offer repair services and equipment monitoring equipment that can alert you to problems before they impact your uptime. Additionally, we offer a broad selection of seals, premium lubricants, lubricators, couplings and chain to keep your operations moving smoothly. Our technology centers in the United States, Europe and Asia help pioneer tomorrow's innovations with extensive basic...

TIMKEN METALS INNOVATOR METALS INNOVATOR Today, metal processing equipment handles heavier loads, faster speeds and greater output than ever before. Finished product quality requirements increase, while across the industry manufacturers continue to place a very high premium on equipment uptime and performance. As the leader in friction-management and power-transmission solutions for the metals industry, Timken helps metals operators improve their equipment’s performance and uptime. We accomplish this by providing custom solutions – from bearings that can stand up to harsh environments to...

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES We offer equipment builders and operators one of the most extensive friction-management product and service portfolios in the industry. BEARINGS We provide a broad range of bearing designs and configurations for use in steelmaking vessels, caster segments, work rolls, backup rolls, screwdown systems, mill drives, pinion stands, coilers, table rolls, and auxiliary equipment. Bearing types include: • Tapered roller bearings - Tapered roller bearings are uniquely designed to manage both thrust and radial loads and are available in single- and multi-row designs with a wide...

TIMKEN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES HIGH-PERFORMANCE BEARING SOLUTIONS Timken provides the metals industry with a variety of high-performance bearing solutions, including Timken® AquaSpexx®, DuraSpexx® and thin dense chrome bearings for corrosion protection. Our debris-resistant bearings are ideal for contaminated and/or marginal lubrication conditions. Timken manufactures precision roller chain that are designed to meet demanding steel industry applications. We build chains to precise specifications for strength and maximum wear life. The offering includes a complete line of roller chain,...

TIMKEN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CONDITION MONITORING A constant awareness of your mill equipment’s condition can help avoid unscheduled and costly downtime. Timken offers a full line of condition-monitoring equipment including handheld devices and continuous monitoring systems. Our range of monitoring systems meet the various needs of your mill from simple alarms to complex data collection. These products allow you to detect and correct problems before they cause damage or total system shutdown. MAINTENANCE TOOLS Timken maintenance tools may extend bearing life by facilitating proper...

HOW TO USE THIS CATALOG • SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE OF GREASE-LUBRICATED BEARINGS AND COMPONENTS HOWTO USE THIS CATALOG We designed this catalog to help you find the bearings best suited to your specifications. Timken offers an extensive range of bearings and accessories in both imperial and metric sizes. For your convenience, size ranges are indicated in millimeters and inches. Contact your Timken sales engineer to learn more about our complete line for the special needs of your application. This publication contains dimensions, tolerances and load ratings, as well as engineering sections...

SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE OF GREASE-LUBRICATED BEARINGS AND COMPONENTS European Union, Timken can sell and provide only those lubricants and greases that are registered with ECHA (European CHemical Agency). For further information, please contact your Timken engineer. STORAGE Timken suggests the following storage guidelines for our finished products (bearings, components and assemblies, referred to as "products"): • Unless directed otherwise by Timken, products should be kept in their original packaging until they are ready to be placed into service. • Do not remove or alter any labels or...

TIMKEN SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE OF GREASE-LUBRICATED BEARINGS AND COMPONENTS WARNING Failure to observe the following warnings could create a risk of serious injury. Proper maintenance and handling practices are critical. Always follow installation instructions and maintain proper lubrication. Warnings for this product line are in this catalog and posted on www.timken.com/en-us/products/warnings/Pages/default.aspx. CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions may result in property damage. If hammer and bar are used for installation or removal of a part, use a mild steel bar (e.g., 1010 or 1020...

POPULAR BEARING TYPES IN THE METALS INDUSTRY The following applications are covered in this section: • Steelmaking. • Continuous casting. • Rolling mill stands. • Radial bearings. • Thrust bearings. • Auxiliary equipment. TIMKEN ENGINEERING MANUAL 11

POPULAR BEARING TYPES IN THE METALS INDUSTRY STEELMAKING STEELMAKING The main support positions for the ladle furnace present a challenging application for bearings. They experience very high loads and misalignment at very low speeds. In addition, cyclic and reversing rotation occurs. The Timken solution uses solid or split high-performance spherical roller bearings mounted in custom-designed housings. The float position housing incorporates cylindrical roller ladder bearings to accommodate the significant thermal axial growth of the furnace assembly. SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARINGS LADDER BEARINGS...