Simplicity® Plane bearing
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May 12,2010
A woodworking manufacturer used a commercial wood sander for fast sanding of large furniture. However, their sanding table would only successfully function for about a week before failing. This would lead to a costly cycle of replacing damaged parts and awaiting the next shut down. The manufacturer decided to take action and approached PBC Linear for a solution.
The wood sander station sat on a 180 lbs steel base and used high speed oscillating motion (1735 RPM) for a short, 4mm stroke. The oscillating mechanism is operated by two cam assemblies running with a roller bearing in between. As the system runs in short, reciprocating motion, the sanding mechanism is operated. This wood sander is under constant use by two labor shifts (1st and 2nd), 16 hours a day for six days a week until it breaks down.
For the roller bearing to function properly, precise alignment was crucial. The slightest misalignment resulted in grinding between the cam and roller bearing. High friction and heavy shock loads caused fretting on the system. Even when running under lubrication, misalignment, high temperatures (110°F) and grinding would persist and the system was unable to last a full week.
Simplicity® plane bearing products handle up to 20x the load of a traditional rolling element bearing. The proven technology of their proprietary Frelon liner supports even disbursement of forces; while rolling element bearings provided limited point of contact and cannot effectively disburse heavy loads. Primarily utilized for linear applications, Simplicity® products also excel in rotary and oscillating tasks. It is also ideal for dirty workshop environments, gliding through wood chips, dirt and grime without binding or additional maintenance.
For this application, PBC Linear designed a bearing assembly that would rock along with the motion of the cam system—eliminating misalignment issues. Using an internal, periodic lubrication system to facilitate smooth oscillating motion for long-term operation, PBC Linear was able to extend the life of the system from one week to over a year of smooth, non-stop and maintenance-free performance.
After the custom Simplicity® assembly was installed, the wood sander realized an increase in life-time performance. The manufacturer also noted cost savings as a result of life improvement. Replacement parts for the previous internal design amounted to $15,000.00 in annual cost savings!
A woodworking manufacturer used a commercial wood sander for fast sanding of large furniture. However, their sanding table would only successfully function for about a week before failing. This would lead to a costly cycle of replacing damaged parts and awaiting the next shut down. The manufacturer decided to take action and approached PBC Linear for a solution.
The wood sander station sat on a 180 lbs steel base and used high speed oscillating motion (1735 RPM) for a short, 4mm stroke. The oscillating mechanism is operated by two cam assemblies running with a roller bearing in between. As the system runs in short, reciprocating motion, the sanding mechanism is operated. This wood sander is under constant use by two labor shifts (1st and 2nd), 16 hours a day for six days a week until it breaks down.
For the roller bearing to function properly, precise alignment was crucial. The slightest misalignment resulted in grinding between the cam and roller bearing. High friction and heavy shock loads caused fretting on the system. Even when running under lubrication, misalignment, high temperatures (110°F) and grinding would persist and the system was unable to last a full week.
Simplicity® plane bearing products handle up to 20x the load of a traditional rolling element bearing. The proven technology of their proprietary Frelon liner supports even disbursement of forces; while rolling element bearings provided limited point of contact and cannot effectively disburse heavy loads. Primarily utilized for linear applications, Simplicity® products also excel in rotary and oscillating tasks. It is also ideal for dirty workshop environments, gliding through wood chips, dirt and grime without binding or additional maintenance.
For this application, PBC Linear designed a bearing assembly that would rock along with the motion of the cam system—eliminating misalignment issues. Using an internal, periodic lubrication system to facilitate smooth oscillating motion for long-term operation, PBC Linear was able to extend the life of the system from one week to over a year of smooth, non-stop and maintenance-free performance.
After the custom Simplicity® assembly was installed, the wood sander realized an increase in life-time performance. The manufacturer also noted cost savings as a result of life improvement. Replacement parts for the previous internal design amounted to $15,000.00 in annual cost savings!
(Simplicity® Plane bearing)
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