Schaeffler (UK) Ltd · Great Britain
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Magazine | 2011-12
IN MOTION - ISSUE 9 - December 2011
Major new investment at Llanelli plant
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Competence in Maintenance
Schaeffler Industrial Aftermarket (IAM) offers a comprehensive range of maintenance and condition monitoring products and services. It covers everything from machinery diagnostics through mounting work and tools to online condition monitoring. You can find more information about the range of Schaeffler IAM services on the following webpage:
Welcome to Schaeffler UK
Schaeffler UK is the UK headquarters for all UK sales, marketing, engineering and logistics for both INA and FAG product brands. The combined standard catalogue contains over 40,000 INA and FAG bearing products. The unbeatable product range includes needle, cylindrical, spherical, and taper roller bearings, plain bearings and linear systems, as well as an extended range of ball bearings and housed units. A full condition monitoring and maintenance product portfolio is also available to support all your maintenance needs. In addition to its range of bearing products, INA is also renowned as a world leader in the development and manufacture of automotive components.
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Linear actuators enable high speed, defect-free production of roof panels
Linear actuators from Schaeffler are playing a vital role in helping a manufacturer of roof panels to eliminate virtually all sources of defects in its machining processes, which in turn has enabled the plant to double its annual production output of ready-to-fit roof components.
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Schaeffler develops world record-breaking tandem linear actuator
A fully integrated tandem linear actuator has been developed that measures a world record breaking 12 metres in length. The system was developed for a French manufacturer of automation systems.
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Complete multi-axis handling and positioning systems cut machine build times and costs
Design engineers and end users of automated handling and multi-axis positioning systems can now source a complete range of modular, multi-axis linear components and turnkey handling and positioning systems from a single UK source.
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New rotary table bearings offer reduced friction and increased machining accuracies
Schaeffler has extended its range of rotary table bearings for multi-axis simultaneous machining applications with two new bearing series. The YRTC and ZKXDF series are available with inside diameters from 580mm up to 1030mm and offer a variety of technical advantages such as reduced friction, increased rigidity and operating speeds, as well as more compact designs.
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Driven linear actuators and tables cater for all needs
Schaeffler has developed a comprehensive range of high precision, compact driven linear units, including integrated linear actuators and linear tables. The type of linear actuator selected is based on the application requirements in terms of the required positional accuracy, positioning speed and load carrying capacity.
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Schaeffler covers all linear & rotary motion control needs
Schaeffler (stand D1138) will showcase a selection of its linear and rotary bearing ranges. For designers of automated handling and multi-axis positioning systems, Schaeffler offers a range of modular, multi-axis linear components and turnkey handling & positioning systems, including linear guidance systems, linear actuators and linear tables.
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Oil analysis system detects early damage to gears
A new oil analysis and vibration monitoring system is now available from Schaeffler. The system enables the early detection of damage to heavy duty, oil-lubricated industrial gears, providing plant operators with a reliable system that prevents unplanned downtime and minimises maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) costs.
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Schaeffler UK opens new customer training centre
Schaeffler UK has opened new customer training facilities at its Sutton Coldfield site in the West Midlands. The centre is equipped to provide both classroom-based and practical hands-on training courses for customers from every industry sector. Offering a comprehensive range of one, two and three-day training courses, managers, engineers and technicians involved in the selection, operation and maintenance of rolling bearings, as well as condition monitoring, vibration analysis and mounting of rolling bearings will find courses to meet their needs.
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Ultra compact sensor enables cost effective online condition monitoring of plant and machines
The Schaeffler Group has launched a new ultra compact, online condition monitoring device for industrial plant and machinery. This unique system not only monitors vibration and temperature, but also a range of other machine and process-specific parameters such as pressure and flow rate. The device can also be used as a machine condition guard with safety switch-off.
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New induction heaters offer unique technical benefits and safety features
The Schaeffler Group has improved its HEATER range of FAG induction heaters to include several unique technical innovations, which not only improve the safety and reliability of the devices, but also maximise plant and machine availability for end users.
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World’s largest bearing test rig now operational at Schaeffler
After less than two years, The Schaeffler Group has successfully completed the design and build of the world’s largest, most powerful test rig for large size bearings. The test rig is now fully operational and was officially opened at Schaeffler’s Schweinfurt plant in Germany in November.
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Schaeffler wins Goldwind 2011 supplier award
The Schaeffler Group has just received a ‘2011 Excellent Supplier Award’ from Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd., an internationally recognised manufacturer of wind turbines headquartered in China. The award, which is the highest accolade bestowed on suppliers by Goldwind, is an indication of Schaeffler’s leading position in the Chinese wind energy industry.
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Bearings and simulation software are key to future renewable energy systems
One of the greatest engineering challenges that we face today is in meeting global energy requirements while preserving the environment. In the UK wind energy sector experts predict that by 2020, more than 6,000 wind turbines will need to be installed in the UK if the country’s future energy targets are to be met.
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Schaeffler UK recognised for automotive excellence
Schaeffler UK’s automotive component manufacturing plant in Llanelli, South Wales has received a Wales Quality Award 2011 for Automotive Excellence.
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Rail test rig for axlebox bearings simulates speeds of up to 500km per hour
Schaeffler Group Industrial’s Rail Test Facility in Schweinfurt, Germany is now available for UK customers to assess the performance of axlebox (wheelset) bearings for rail applications. The special axlebox bearing test rigs are able to simulate travel speeds of up to 500 km/h.
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Innovative thermal management module reduces CO2 emissions by up to 4 per cent
The Schaeffler Group has developed a new temperature control system for automotive engine and transmissions. The system plays a key role in reducing CO2 emissions by up to 4 per cent for both internal combustion engines and hybrid electric components and batteries. The system is also ideal for use on engines with start-stop functionality.
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The overrunning alternator pulley – an unsung hero of the internal combustion engine?
In modern internal combustion engines, the overrunning alternator pulley (OAP) is an important component that often gets unfairly overlooked, particularly when you consider the positive effects it has on improving the energy efficiency of an engine.
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New sensor enables online condition monitoring of grease in rolling bearings
A new, groundbreaking sensor has been developed that enables the online condition monitoring of grease in rolling bearings. The sensor is ideal for monitoring critical plant and machinery located in difficult-to-access areas, such as wind turbines and automated assembly lines.
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Composite plain bearings for wind, wave, tidal and solar energy systems
Renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, wave and tidal power, are ideal applications for composite plain bearings.In solar energy systems, for example, plain bearings are particularly suitable to the operating conditions, which often involve slow swiveling movements with high loads. In addition, plain bearings are also suitable for operation in media such as water (hydro power) and for dry running applications.
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New improved online condition monitoring system for wind turbines
The Schaeffler Group’s maintenance management and condition monitoring division, Schaeffler Industrial Aftermarket (IAM) has launched an improved version of its FAG WiPro online condition monitoring system. The new system is more compact than its predecessor and offers increased functionality and flexibility.
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Schaeffler unveils its energy efficient mobility solutions at IAA Frankfurt Motor Show
The Schaeffler Group received some very prominent visitors to its exhibition stand at the recent IAA 64th International Motor Show (15-25 September 2011) in Frankfurt, Germany. The show itself attracted a total of more than 928,000 visitors across the 10 days.
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Complete system solutions for laboratory automation
Using a wide range of linear guidance systems, radial components, direct drive systems and complex bearing assemblies, the Schaeffler Group has developed a number of system solutions for laboratory automation applications.
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Investment in new plant and machinery gives Schaeffler UK the edge
The Schaeffler Group has invested several million euros in new plant and machinery at its automotive engine component manufacturing plant in South Wales. The new investment was supported by the Welsh Government.
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Schaeffler receives 2011 Supplier Award from Porsche
German luxury carmaker Porsche has awarded The Schaeffler Group its 2011 Supplier Award in recognition of the continued successful collaboration between the two companies.
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