CaseStudy

Bearings for Cone Crushers

Bearings for Cone Crushers
Most cone crushers have two radial bearings and two axial bearings.


The majority of operations choose jaw crushers for main squashing. A big feed opening enables these crushers to get larger-sized product than many other kinds of makers. Bearing speeds and loads are normally moderate, however, on event, the load surges as uncrushable product travels through the chamber. In a normal jaw crusher, 2 external bearings found on either side of the primary frame support an eccentric shaft, while 2 inner bearings support a movable jaw. These are typically referred to as "Pitman" bearings. The reciprocating movement of the shaft moves the Pitman versus a 2nd, fixed jaw. As product reaches the bottom of the chamber, it fractures as it ends up being wedged in between the jaws. Jaw crushers generally make use of round roller bearings, picked for their capability to handle high radial loads and the existence of misalignment. Round roller bearings self-align and hence much better make up for shaft deflections and seat misalignment.

Shaker/Vibrating Screens
Spherical Roller Bearings specific to the shaker screen application including special clearance and reduced tolerance bore and outer diameter.
Shaker/Vibrating Screens utilize a range of customized bearings particularly developed for each design. Like jaw crushers, these makers-- typical in main, secondary and tertiary squashing circuits-- likewise run at moderate
speeds under heavy loads and experience substantial load spikes. In a basic cone crusher, the primary shaft is housed in a frame connected to a mantle. A pinion (counter) shaft assembly drives a bevel equipment that turns the cone. As product presses versus the bowl liner by the mantle or cone, it is squashed into smaller sized pieces that fail to the bottom. Many cone crushers have 2 radial bearings and 2 axial bearings. The radial bearings are most typically unique round roller bearing styles, including 2 rollers per pocket with varying roller lengths. The axial bearings generally integrate a tapered thrust bearing and cylindricalthrust bearing.

Support Applications
Scheerer manufactures many types of ball and roller bearings used in other applications such as feeders, conveyors and wash plants.
In compression crushers, high start-up torque, shock loads and vibration demand high-performing anti-friction bearings that can operate reliably with minimal heat generation.


High shock loads and extreme contamination make rock and aggregate crushers amongst the hardest applications for accuracy parts-- especially roller bearings The severe environments in which crushers run present a huge obstacle to bearing efficiency and provide a continuous hazard to long, dependable devices life. Keeping maker schedule high and costof-ownership low in these conditions needs a dedication to appropriate care, consisting of regular examination and re-lubrication of roller bearings incompression and effect crushers. Understanding the typical kinds of bearings.
utilized in squashing devices can assist operators and upkeep workers comprehend how various styles effect efficiency.



Bearings for Crusher Rollers and Separators

Bearing Position Representative Example 1 Representative Example 2 Representative Example 3
Fixed side Spherical roller bearings (ø280 × ø500 × 176) Spherical roller bearings (ø400 × ø720 × 256) Spherical roller bearings (ø360 × ø650 × 232)
Crusher roller Cylindrical roller bearings Cylindrical roller bearings Cylindrical roller bearings
Free side (ø280 × ø500 × 165.1) (ø400 × ø720 × 256) (ø360 × ø650 × 232)
Tapered roller bearings Tapered roller bearings (ø835 × ø1090 × 115) Tapered roller bearings (ø835 × ø1090 × 115)
Fixed side (ø635 × ø850 × 105)
Separator Free side Cylindrical roller bearings Cylindrical roller bearings Cylindrical roller bearings
(ø630 × ø850 × 100) (ø830 × ø1040 × 115) (ø830 × ø1040 × 115)



Bearings for Crushers Reduction Gearbox

Bearing Position Representative Example 1 Representative Example 2
Tapered roller bearings
(ø80 × ø170 × 42.5)
Tapered roller bearings (ø90 × ø190 × 46.5)
Input shaft Tapered roller bearings (ø90 × ø160 × 42.5) Tapered roller bearings (ø100 × ø215 × 77.5)
Spherical roller bearings Spherical roller bearings
(ø100 × ø215 × 73) (ø120 × ø260 × 86)
2nd step Spherical roller bearings Cylindrical roller bearing
(ø100 × ø215 × 73) (ø120 × ø260 × 86)
Output shaft Spherical roller bearings Spherical roller bearings
(ø130 × ø280 × 93) (ø140 × ø300 × 102)
Spherical roller bearings Spherical roller bearings
(ø150 × ø320 × 108) (ø160 × ø340 × 114)
Thrust cylindrical roller bearings Thrust cylindrical roller bearings
Thrust shaft (ø360 × ø560 × 120) (ø440 × ø740 × 150)



Bearings for Crushers Planetary Gearbox


Bearing Position Representative Example 1 Representative Example 2 Representative Example 3 Representative Example 4
Double row tapered roller bearings Double row tapered roller bearings Double row tapered roller bearings Double row tapered roller bearings
Pinion (motor side) (ø180 × ø380 × 158) (ø170 × ø360 × 160) (ø210 × ø480 × 230) (ø190 × ø350 × 135)
Pinion (gear side) Spherical roller bearings (ø200 × ø340 × 140) Spherical roller bearings Spherical roller bearings (ø220 × ø370 × 150) Spherical roller bearings (ø200 × ø340 × 140)
(ø190 × ø320 × 128)
Double row tapered roller bearings
Bevel gear flange (ø240 × ø360 × 115) Tapered roller bearings (ø220 × ø340 × 76) Tapered roller bearings (ø220 × ø340 × 76) Tapered roller bearings (ø220 × ø340 × 76)
Coupling gear Spherical roller bearings (ø400 × ø540 × 106) Spherical roller bearings (ø360 × ø480 × 90) Spherical roller bearings (ø400 × ø540 × 106) Spherical roller bearings (ø400 × ø540 × 106)
Planetary gear Spherical roller bearings (ø240 × ø400 × 128) Spherical roller bearings (ø200 × ø340 × 140) Spherical roller bearings (ø220 × ø370 × 150) Spherical roller bearings (ø440 × ø720 × 280)
Output shaft Slide bearing (metal) Cylindrical roller bearings (ø460 × ø680 × 100) Slide bearing (metal) Slide bearing (metal)
Thrust Thrust cylindrical roller bearings (ø1110 × ø1750 × 220) Thrust cylindrical roller bearings (ø1105 × ø1600 × 175) Thrust cylindrical roller bearings (ø1510 × ø2100 × 240) Thrust cylindrical roller bearings (ø945 × ø1520 × 220)



Impact Crushers
Secondary squashing circuits frequently utilize hammer mills and vertical and horizontal effect crushers and experience high rotational speeds and variable loading conditions. They tend to utilize round roller bearings for versatility and to accommodate misalignment. In hammer mills and horizontal crushers, round roller bearings in strong or split pillow block real estates typically support the impactor shaft on both sides. Round roller bearings are a typical option due to the fact that of their capability
to manage the mix of radial loads and shaft misalignment that takes place throughout squashing. Pillow obstructs safeguard bearings from pollutants and offer assistance for the bearing throughout the crusher operation. Pillow block bearings are typically oiled. The grease supplies lubrication for the bearing and a layer of defense for external contamination.
Better Bearing Care
If operators should regularly change broken bearings or presume they just are not getting the life out of their bearings that they anticipate, a couple of basic actions to follow and choices to check out can enhance the efficiency and uptime of makers in squashing circuits.
Lubrication
Poor lubrication is a leading reason for bearing failure in a lot of commercial applications, consisting of crushers. A correct re-lubrication schedule is crucial to keep suitable bearing operating temperature levels, which impact lube viscosity and life. As a basic guideline, a lube must keep a minimum
viscosity of 105 SUS (21.8 cSt) at the bearing operating temperature level.
Most of the times, the Original EOEM teams up with the bearing
maker to establish an advised re-lubrication schedule. Operators and maintainers need to follow the OEM re lubrication schedule to assist make the most of the bearing life. They likewise need to take additional care not to over lubricate bearings. In grease lubrication systems, over-greasing can result in extreme heat generation from lube churning. The extreme heat breaks down the lubrication and can trigger early bearing failure. Blending various greases or other lubes must likewise be prevented, as this can lead to breakdowns and might trigger early failure. To guarantee that
re-lubrication practices stay on point, one call to a certified professional can conserve hours-- or days-- of unscheduled downtime.

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