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Solve Triple Lip Seal Bearings & Mounted Units

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.

 

Triple Lip Seals Prevent Contamination

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


Triple Lip Seals Retain Lubricants Better

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.

 

Triple Lip Seals Lead to Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Although triple lip sealed insert bearings may have a higher initial cost than standard bearings, their longer service life and reduced maintenance requirements often result in lower total cost of ownership over time. By minimizing the frequency of bearing replacements and associated labor costs, as well as the potential for production losses due to equipment downtime, these bearings contribute to overall cost savings for the manufacturing facility.

 

Overall, the adoption of triple lip sealed ball bearings offers a cost-effective solution for enhancing equipment reliability. Fewer unexpected breakdowns and production interruptions lead to higher overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and productivity.


*Value of Reliability: ABB Survey Report 2023 - Industry’s perspective  on maintenance and reliability

IPTCI L3 triple lip seal cross-section graphic | Solutions by Solve

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