The Timken Company, a manufacturer of engineered bearings and power transmission products, introduces a new line of specialty belts designed for automated flour milling machines. “In the USA, flour mills run 24/7 producing hundreds of millions of bushels of flour each year,” said Matt Steffens, SDM-OEM account manager for Timken’s belts and chain businesses. “This…
Timken U Type shaft-to-shaft
The U Type is the basis for all Uniflex couplings. It is a shaft-to-shaft flexible coupling with a simple one-piece design, making it ideal for indexing, robotic, or positioning applications. The U Type consists of a triple-wound flexible steel spring brazed to a steel hub at each end. This all-steel design ensures optimum equipment protection […]
Timken BWLC (bellows clamp) Series coupling
The BWLC (Bellows Clamp) Series coupling specifically addresses higher torque and bore capacities in the area of motion control. The BWLC Series offers the highest amount of torsional stiffness for accuracy and repeatability. The BWLC Series coupling features a corrosion-resistant steel bellow and aluminum or steel hubs. The BWLC Series also has a torque capacity […]
Timken MDSD Series coupling
The compact design of the MDSD (Mini Disc Single Disc) Series accommodates applications that allow for a minimum amount of space for the coupling. The MDSD Series coupling also features a high torsional stiffness over the MD and MDS Series. The MDSD Series also has the lowest inertia of the mini disc designs. Features Zero […]
Timken launches ADAPT bearing line for paper industry applications
The Timken Company is expanding its ADAPT bearing product line to include paper dryer applications. The ADAPT bearing from Timken meets the challenge of improving operations and extending bearing system life in applications with high dynamic misalignment and axial displacement. Its three-point contact design provides simultaneous radial loading, misalignment, and axial displacement capability, resulting in […]
Timken named one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek
The Timken Company has earned a spot on the America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021 list compiled by Newsweek and Statista. “We are honored to have contributed many advancements to our communities and seek to expand the impact we make around the world as a responsible global corporate citizen,” said Richard G. Kyle, Timken president, and […]
Timken Poly-Round plain bearing housed units for food processing environments
The Timken Company has launched the Timken brand line of Poly-Round Plain Bearing Housed Units, corrosion-resistant and lubrication-free bearings ideal for applications where sanitation and contamination are critical concerns. Poly-Round Plain Bearings are self-aligning bearing inserts manufactured from a variety of high-performance bearing-grade polymer materials that are suitable for various operating conditions. In applications where […]
Top bearing trends: IoT, new materials, and innovation lubrication modes
By Mike Santora || IoT and predictive maintenance remain critical areas of focus and innovation for the bearing industry in 2020 — as do advances in lubrication and material science. To get a better understanding of these technologies and what developments to expect, we asked some of top bearing industry experts for their take on […]
Timken hygienic bearings for food and beverage plants
The Timken Company is helping customers engineer a stronger line of defense in food processing plants where harsh chemicals and aggressive washdowns can spell equipment troubles. Already including corrosion-resistant and greaseless bearings, the Timken portfolio of solutions for food and beverage makers now features hygienic housed units to combat common safety hazards. Safer by Design […]
Timken expands manufacturing capability of Southeast regional gear repair facility
The Timken Company has announced that renovations are complete and new services operational at the Philadelphia Gear Southeast Regional gear repair facility in Birmingham, Ala. The project includes an isolated assembly bay, the addition of a retractable paint booth and a large industrial parts washer, all designed to facilitate a “clean assembly” environment. “We evaluated […]
Timken’s new corrosion-resistant solutions for food processing and safety
Timken is helping food processors everywhere enhance reliability, improve production, and elevate food safety with a specifically engineered product portfolio, which now includes its new corrosion-resistant bearing technology that stands up to the toughest demands of the food and beverage industry. As population growth and increasing urbanization drive global expansion in food and beverage markets, […]
When are floating bearing arrangements necessary?
Edited by Mike Santora A floating bearing arrangement is a bearing arrangement or configuration in which the bearings and the mating component(s) are able to move freely relative to each other in either the radial or axial direction. The intended direction of free movement is determined by the type of bearings used in the system […]
Corrosion-resistant solutions from Timken
The Timken Company is helping food processors everywhere enhance reliability, improve production and elevate food safety with a specifically engineered product portfolio, which now includes its new corrosion-resistant bearing technology that stands up to the toughest demands of the food and beverage industry. As population growth and increasing urbanization drive global expansion in food and […]
Maintenance free, food-grade roller chain
The Timken Company announced the release of Drives Element roller chain—a maintenance-free, sintered bushing chain designed specifically for applications where regular lubrication is not possible or practical. With more than 2.5 times the wear performance of the current industry-leading sintered bushing roller chain, Drives Element is an ideal choice for packaging, food and beverage or…
Timken acquires Diamond Chain Co.
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR), has found the perfect fit with the recent acquisition of Diamond Chain Co., combining forces with Drives to make an impact in markets around the world. According to Tom Young, president of Diamond Chain and Drives, “This acquisition serves as a key component in Timken’s growth strategy and ability to make […]
New double-nut design saves time, eliminates difficult measuring
The Timken Company is expanding its line of mounted bearings with spherical roller bearing solid-block housed units that allow for even easier installation and removal for a multitude of applications. “Timken spherical roller bearing solid-block housed units with double-nut adapters are designed for tough conditions without being hard to use,” said Cory Shaw, Timken general […]
Timken split cylindrical roller bearing housed units for hard-to-service bearings
The Timken Company has launched the Timken-brand line of Split Cylindrical Roller Bearing Housed Units designed to reduce maintenance time and cost where bearings are mounted in hard-to-access locations. Now customers have even more options for meeting the toughest demands when they select from one of the widest portfolios of housed bearing solutions. Eliminate Machinery […]
Timken completes acquisition of Cone Drive
The Timken Company has announced that on Sept. 1, 2018 it completed the previously announced acquisition of Cone Drive, a leader in precision drives used in diverse markets including solar, automation, aerial platforms, and food and beverage. Cone Drive is headquartered in Traverse City, Mich., and has manufacturing operations in the United States and China. […]
Timken to participate in vertical research partners 2018 Industrials Conference
The Timken Company, a leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, today announced that it will participate in the Vertical Research Partners 2018 Industrials Conference on Sept. 5, 2018, in Westbrook, Conn. Participating on behalf of Timken will be Philip D. Fracassa, executive vice president and chief financial officer. Materials shared at the conference […]
Timken prices public offering of $400 million Senior Unsecured Notes Due in 2028
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR), recently announced that it has priced a public offering of $400 million of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “Notes”) in an underwritten public offering. The offering is expected to close on or about September 6, 2018, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use […]
Timken bearing helps with lumber mill application
CHALLENGE A tricky installation process regularly led to bearing damage and compromised performance for a busy lumber mill in Idaho. The previous ball housed units created a drag on profitability and productivity across the operation, leading the customer to need a more cost-effective and high-performing solution. SOLUTION The Timken Fafnir ball housed unit with shaft […]
Timken’s shaft guarding technology for baggage handling conveyors
CHALLENGE Breakdowns and excessive rebuild time associated with setscrew shaft damage was hobbling baggage handling conveyors in one of the world’s busiest metropolitan airports. This regularly occurring issue necessitated the time-consuming removal of damaged housed bearings, leading to unacceptable conveyor downtime and frustrated travelers. SOLUTION Timken’s expert service team educated application operators on the value […]
Timken acquiring linear-motion supplier Rollon
The Timken Company, a world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, has reached an agreement with pan-European firm Chequers Capital and IGI Private Equity to acquire Rollon Group. A leader in engineered linear motion products, Rollon specializes in the design and manufacture of linear guides, telescopic rails and linear actuators used in a […]
Timken acquiring precision-drives maker Cone Drive
The Timken Company has reached an agreement to acquire Cone Drive, a leader in precision drives used in diverse markets including solar, automation, aerial platforms, and food and beverage. Cone Drive sales are expected to be slightly above $100 million for the full year 2018. “We are executing our strategy to profitably grow Timken’s power […]
Spherical roller bearing solid-block and split-block housed units
Below-ground material handling equipment must withstand heavy loads and large amounts of dust, mud and grime. The full line of Timken housed units can quickly conquer these challenges. With the full line of Timken spherical roller bearing solid-block and split-block housed units, Type E tapered roller bearing housed units and the complete problem-solver series of […]