Bearing selection is a critical aspect for 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. You need to determine the right type and size of bearing 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.
In fact, our CEO and founder is a world-renowned bearing expert and this knowledge has been embedded in our technology development over the years. What makes us unique is that we actively share this with our customers.
Typical areas that Romax have been involved in, solving problems with bearing performance include:
- Axial load carrying capability of cylindrical roller bearings
- Raceway hardness
- Material quality and lubrication
Romax specialists have many years experience in the industry from all aspects of 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