The stakes for maintaining production without interruptions are incredibly high. According to a 2023 survey*, 67% of North American respondents experienced unplanned downtime at least once a month. This downtime has an average cost of $125,000 per hour, underscoring a widespread challenge across the industry.
When plant maintenance and operations staff face constant pressure to cut costs, how can they prioritize uptime and reliability? One easy approach is to swap out your current standard single lip ball bearing inserts with Solve’s Triple Lip Sealed Ball Bearing Inserts and Mounted Units.
Solve’s ball bearing inserts with a triple lip seal feature a one-piece silicone rubber seal that protects against contaminants like dust, dirt, and liquids. With a standard single-lip seal, the sealing lip can wear down over time, even faster in environments with high dust levels or other abrasive contaminants.
Triple lip seals prolong the bearing’s lifespan by preventing premature wear and damage caused by environmental factors. As a result, bearing replacements are less frequent, reducing maintenance costs and downtime associated with equipment repairs.
IPTCI four bolt flange mounted unit with triple lip seal insert bearing
Another advantage of Solve’s Triple Lip Sealed Ball Bearing Inserts seal ball bearings is that they reduce the risk of lubricant leaking out. By retaining lubricant, they maintain optimal lubrication and reduce the likelihood of bearing failure. Single lip seal bearings tend to lose lubricant at a higher rate, requiring regular inspection to ensure optimal performance.
In contrast, triple lip seal flanged bearings require less frequent maintenance than standard bearings. This means fewer scheduled downtime periods for maintenance tasks such as inspection and lubrication, allowing manufacturing operations to run more continuously and efficiently.