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Some people question the validity of the term “maintenance-free bearings”, arguing that no mechanical device can be truly maintenance-free. So, if nothing is really “maintenance free”, what are maintenance-free bearings then? To address a few of the confusing theories out there, we would like to tell you more about these bearings.
If you see a product labelled as “maintenance-free” in this industry, it usually means that it is a plain bearing with self-lubricating sliding contact surfaces. You would be forgiven for believing that you would never have to pay any attention whatsoever to “maintenance-free” bearings, but this would not be entirely true. You cannot just install these bearings and then ignore them at every subsequent maintenance check. That is not to say that it is false advertising, because under normal operating conditions, self-lubricating bearings can be considered largely maintenance free, but we strongly recommend that you include them in your maintenance checks nonetheless, to pre-empt potential failures.
For OEMs and end users, maintenance-free bearings are highly beneficial. However, ensure that you are investing in a top-quality product that can live up to the maintenance-free label. These bearings’ benefits include:
Some common sliding contact surface combinations in our range of maintenance-free bearings include, but are not limited to, steel combined with polytetrafluoroethylene sintered bronze, steel combined with polytetrafluoroethylene fabric, and steel combined with polytetrafluoroethylene fibre-reinforced polymer.
Technoslide’s head office is in Johannesburg and we supply composite self-lubricating bearings and various other types of bearings destined for use in the petrochemical, automotive, mining, marine, iron and steel, civil, and materials handling industries across South Africa. We stock a range of ready-to-use products and can also manufacture specialised or unique bearings according to the specifications provided by the client.
Our product range meets the latest ISO standards and we have developed long-term and healthy relationships with both suppliers and customers over the years. We are dedicated to the industry in which we specialise and we welcome you to discuss your needs and requirements with us at your convenience.
If you would like to find out more about our specific range of maintenance-free bearings, simply give us a call or send us an email. One of our friendly and knowledgeable team members will ensure that you are provided with all the product information and advice required.