Printing Application Case Histories

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CASE 18:       Printing press
BEARING TYPE: Needle roller bearing, HJ4055228
CONDITIONS: Too much heat generated with previous lubrication method, and a severe housekeeping problem existed. Speed up to 1200 RPM.
RESULTS: Totally eliminated housekeeping problem. Greatly improved the performance of the printing press by reducing the thermal changes in the press, due to the bearings operating at much cooler temperatures.

CASE 19:       Immersion pump
BEARING TYPE: Single row ball bearings #6202 and 6203
CONDITIONS: Solvents, ink, and water got past the seal. Bearing life 3 months. Speed 1725 & 3450 RPM.
RESULTS: Bearing life extended to at least 6 months.

CASE 20:       Letter press – wiper roll & Anlox roll – cardboard box manufacturer
BEARING TYPE: Fafnir 121
CONDITIONS: Ink and water got past the seal. Bearing life 1-4 months. Speed 500 RPM.
RESULTS: Bearing life increased to at least 2-8 months.

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