The manual covers maintenance procedures for Timken's most common roller bearing designs, including tapered, cylindrical, spherical, ball, needle and thrust bearings. Detailed chapters cover general handling and inspection, as well as internal clearances for each bearing type. Other topics include the importance of proper lubrication practices, maintenance tools and grease selection.
 
"This manual is an essential guide for our customers who are interested in best practices for bearing maintenance," says Brian P. Berg, general manager of marketing for Timken's Process Industries business unit. "It helps customers understand the importance of critical factors, such as storage, handling, inspection and cleaning. These concepts are critical to bearing maintenance, which ultimately impacts machine uptime."
 
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