Bearing selection - achieving durability targets
The selection of bearings for any application is an important factor in the development process, influencing the durability and efficiency of the design.
The right bearing type needs to be determined to ensure it can withstand all load and operating conditions that may be applied.
A large number of parameters can affect the performance of bearings; Romax provides expert consultancy and simulation technology to you to ensure all of these are considered at an early stage in the design process.
Some of these aspects are assessed using advanced theoretical methods for life and contact stress, while others require a more practical knowledge of bearing technology that can only be obtained through years of experience.
Romax is involved in many of the more common issues relating to bearing performance including:
- Axial load carrying capability of cylindrical roller bearings
- Raceway hardness
- Material quality and lubrication
World leading bearing experts
Our CEO and founder is a world-renowned bearing expert, his knowledge has been embedded in our technology development and is what makes us unique.
Romax specialists have many years experience in the industry across the product lifecycle, including bearing design, metallurgy and manufacturing.
We enable you to understand the theoretical background behind bearing durability analysis, ranging from micro-geometry definition up to system level influences, and give you powerful capabilities to make informed decisions on bearing selection.
Romax can carry out trouble-shooting of problems using a combination of advanced analysis methods and extensive practical experience.
It is essential to ensure quality in terms of manufacturing such as surface finish and metallurgy, which can be sometimes compromised to achieve lower cost.
Romax can provide unique capabilities to both manufacturers and users of bearings, to ensure optimum performance:
Benefits:
- Empower with knowledge to make expert judgments on bearing selection
- Achieve optimum level of bearing performance in an application
- Reduce the need for expensive testing and warranty problems
Capabilities:
- Feasibility and risk analysis for new or modified bearing products
- Design and analyse bearings for fatigue life and efficiency
- Investigate influence of system effects such as misalignment and lubrication
- Production assessment and process improvement