Keep it Cool

NSK TL bearings superior performance under high temperature conditions

Worldwide Sales Offices

NSK Ltd.-Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan
www.nsk.com
Americas & Europe Department
tel: 03-3779-7120
Asia Marketing & Sales Department
tel: 03-3779-7121

Africa
South Africa:
NSK South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Johannesburg

tel: (011) 458 3600

Asia and Oceania

Australia:
www.nskaustralia.com.au
NSK Australia Pty. Ltd.
tel: (03) 9764-8302
Melbourne
China:
NSK Hong Kong Ltd.
Hong Kong
tel: 2739-9933
Kunshan NSK Co., Ltd.
tel: 0520-7305654
Kunshan
Guizhou HS NSK Bearings Co., Ltd.
tel: 0853-3521505
Anshun
NSK (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
Shanghai
tel: 021-62099051
NSK representative office
tel: 010-6590-8161
Beijing
NSK representative office
Shanghai
tel: 21-6209-9051
NSK representative office
tel: 020-8732-0583
Guangzhou
NSK representative office
tel: 0853-3522522
Anshun
India:
Rane NASTECH Ltd.
Chennai
tel: 04114-65313, 65314, 65365, 66002
NSK representative office
Chennai
tel: 044-4334732
Indonesia:
P.T. NSK Bearings Manufacturing Indonesia
Jakarta
tel: 021-898-0155
Korea:
NSK Korea Co., Ltd.
Seoul
tel: 02-3287-0300
NSK Korea Co., Ltd., Changwon Plant
tel: 0551-287-6001
Changwon
Malaysia:
NSK Bearings (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Kuala Lumpur
tel: 03-7958-4396
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Kuala Lumpur
tel: 03-961-6288
New Zealand:
www.nsk-rhp.co.nz
NSK New Zealand Ltd.
Auckland
tel: (09) 276-4992

Philippines:
NSK representative office
Manila
tel: 02-759-6246
Singapore:
(
)
NSK International Singapore Pte Ltd.
Singapore
tel: (65) 273 0357
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Singapore
tel: (65) 278 1711
Taiwan:
Taiwan NSK Precision Co., Ltd.
Taipei
tel: 02-2591-0656
Thailand:
NSK Bearings (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
tel: 02-6412150~58
Bangkok
NSK Safety Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
tel: (038) 214-317-8
Chonburi
Siam NASTECH Co., Ltd.
tel: (038) 522-343~350
Chachoengsao

Europe
NSK Europe Ltd.
(European Headquarters)
www.eu.nsk.com
tel: 0162-850-9800
Maidenhead, England
France:
NSK France S.A.
tel: 01 30 57 39 39
Paris
Germany:
NSK Deutschland Gmbh
Dsseldorf
tel: 02102-481-0
NSK Steering Systems Europe Ltd.
tel: 0771-79082-277
Stuttgart
Neuweg Fertigung Gmbh
Munderkingen
tel: 07393-540
Italy:
NSK Italia S.P.A.
Milano
tel: 02-995-191
Poland:
NSK Europe Ltd. Warsaw Liaison Office
Warsaw
tel: 48-22-645-1525, 1526
NSK Iskra S.A.
Kielce
tel: 48-41-366-6111
Spain:
NSK Spain S.A.
Barcelona
tel: 93-575-4041

Turkey:
NSK Bearings Middle East Trading Co., Ltd.
Istanbul
tel: 90-216-442-7106
United Kingdom:
NSK Bearings Europe Ltd.
Peterlee, England
tel: 0191-586-6111
NSK UK Ltd.
Newark, England
tel: 0163-660-5123
NSK Steering Systems Europe Ltd.
tel: 024-76-588588
Coventry, England

North and South America

NSK Americas, Inc. (American Headquarters)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.
tel: 734-913-7500
Argentina:
NSK Argentina SRL
tel: 011-4762-6556
Buenos Aires
Brazil:
www.br.nsk.com
NSK Brasil Ltda.
So Paulo
tel: 011-3269-4700
Canada:
www.ca.nsk.com
NSK Canada Inc.
Toronto
tel: 905-890-0740
Mexico:
NSK Rodamientos Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
Mexico City
tel: 5-301-2741
United States of America:
www.us.nsk.com
NSK Corporation
Ann Arbor, Michigan
tel: 734-913-7500
Sales Offices:
Ann Arbor, Michigan
tel: 734-913-7500
Santa Fe Springs, California
tel: 562-968-1000
NSK American Technical Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan
tel: 734-913-7500
NSK Precision America, Inc.
Franklin, Indiana
tel: 317-738-5038
San Jose, California
tel: 408-944-9400

www.npa.nsk.com
NKS Steering Systems America
Bennington, Vermont
NSK Latin America Inc.
Miami, Florida

tel: 802-442-5448
www.la.nsk.com
tel: (305) 477-0605

NSK Ltd. has a basic policy not to export any products or technology designated as controlled items by export-related laws. When exporting the products in this brochure, the
laws of the exporting country must be observed. Specifications are subject to change without notice and without any obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Every care has
been taken to ensure the accuracy of the data contained in this brochure, but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage suffered through errors or omissions. We will
gratefully acknowledge any additions or corrections.

TL 2007 Printed in Canada NSK 2007. The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publishers.

NSK TL Bearing

High temperature processing and manufacturing

environments, such as those in the dryer section, are
especially vulnerable to work stoppages due to inner ring
fractures. TL will significantly reduce this risk with superior
resistance to inner ring fractures while providing superior life
and excellent dimensional stability.

Inner ring crack

TL Long Life Test

Countermeasure

Temperature difference
between shaft and inner ring
interference increases
hoop stress of inner ring
enlarges

Increased hardness of raceway surface provides longer life when foreign debris
is present than that of other bearings.
Improved strength of inner ring
Selection of appropriate interference

Life test result

inner ring crack

Short bearing life

NSK has based its reputation on solving the most challenging

industrial problems in ways that exceed customers
expectations. Our innovative TL Series for the Dryer Section
carries this tradition forward by providing outstanding
performance under high temperature.

High temperature condition

viscosity of lubricant oil lowers
bearing life lowers

Improved hardness of bearing

raceway surface (long life)
Selecting high viscosity oil
Lowered temperature of bearing part
(increased amount of circulating oil,
adiabatic sleeve)

High temperature condition

Creep

Improvement of inner ring strength

High hardness of raceway surface (long life)
High temperature dimensional stability specification

Problem

aging expansion of bearing

High temperature dimensional

stability specification

creep

TL ApplicationDryer Roll

Oil

Steam is passed through the roll to heat it

105C

The journal expands faster than the bearing, making the fit tighter

85C

TL Dimensional Stability Under High Temperatures

Severe hoop stress on inner ring is repeated every time the machine is started
Inner ring fracture is a common problem
Tests show fracture resistance is higher than stress levels in other steels
Up to 50% higher than bainite steel
Up to 150% higher than through hardened steel
Dimensional Stability
Equal to or better than normal heat stabilized (S11) bearings
Fatigue Life
2 times carburized steel (contaminated lube test)
3.5 times bainite (contaminated lube test)

Dimensional stability under high temperatures is adopted

as a standard specification. (max. 200C)

180C

Examples of major bearing damage

Test result of dimensional stability

Steam
Oil Return

Damage

Application

Cause of Damage

Countermeasure

Inner ring
creep

Press CC roll

Insufficient interference
(hollow shaft)

Tighten interference

Dryer
canvas roll

Dimensional variation
at high temperatures

Use TL steel or apply

dimension-stabilizing
treatments (S11)

Excessive force applied

during mounting

Control residual
clearance

Defective bore
face contact

Adjust with taper gauge

NSK TL Inner Ring Tests

A special steel and heat treatment developed by NSK strengthens the inner ring
against increasing hoop stress caused by rising shaft temperatures.

NSK inner ring fracture test result

Inner ring
fracture
Dryer
(cylinder)

NSK residual stress in inner ring crack tested bearing

High hoop stress

Rust/
Corrosion

Wire
suction roll

Insufficient oil
film formation due
to water entry

Press
suction roll

Improper storage
condition

Use TL or
carburized steel
Reinforce lubrication
oil control
Improve the sealing
mechanism
Anti-rust treatment for
periods of non-running

TL Series Spherical Roller Bearings

Boundary dimensions (mm)

Basic load ratings (N)

Limiting speeds (min-1)

r (min)

Cr

Cor

Grease

Oil

65
70
90
100
110
110
110
120
130
140
140
140
150
150
150
150
160
160
160
170
170
170
170
180
180
190
190
190
190
190
200
200
200
200
220
220
220
220
220
240
240
240
240
260
260
260
280
280
280
280
300
300
300
300
320
340
340
360
380

140
150
190
215
170
200
240
260
280
210
250
250
225
250
270
320
240
290
290
230
260
280
360
280
320
290
320
340
340
400
310
340
360
360
340
370
400
400
460
320
360
400
500
360
400
440
380
420
460
500
420
460
500
540
540
520
580
540
520

48
51
64
73
45
69.8
80
86
93
53
68
88
56
80
73
108
60
80
104
45
67
88
120
74
112
75
104
92
120
132
82
112
98
128
90
120
108
144
145
60
92
128
155
75
104
144
75
106
146
176
90
118
160
192
176
133
190
134
106

2.1
2.1
3
3
2
2.1
3
3
4
2
3
3
2.1
2.1
3
4
2.1
3
3
2
2.1
2.1
4
2.1
4
2.1
3
4
4
5
2.1
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
2.1
3
4
5
2.1
4
4
2.1
4
5
5
3
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4

375 000
425 000
665 000
860 000
293 000
515 000
825 000
955 000
995 000
420 000
645 000
835 000
470 000
725 000
765 000
1 220 000
540 000
910 000
1 100 000
350 000
640 000
940 000
1 580 000
750 000
1 300 000
775 000
1 190 000
1 140 000
1 440 000
1 890 000
940 000
1 360 000
1 300 000
1 660 000
1 090 000
1 570 000
1 570 000
2 010 000
2 350 000
635 000
1 160 000
1 790 000
2 600 000
930 000
1 430 000
2 160 000
925 000
1 540 000
2 230 000
2 880 000
1 230 000
1 920 000
2 670 000
3 400 000
3 050 000
2 280 000
3 600 000
2 390 000
1 870 000

380 000
435 000
705 000
930 000
465 000
760 000
1 120 000
1 320 000
1 350 000
715 000
930 000
1 300 000
815 000
1 180 000
1 120 000
1 690 000
955 000
1 320 000
1 770 000
660 000
1 090 000
1 570 000
2 110 000
1 270 000
2 110 000
1 350 000
2 020 000
1 730 000
2 350 000
2 590 000
1 700 000
2 330 000
2 010 000
2 750 000
1 980 000
2 710 000
2 430 000
3 400 000
3 400 000
1 300 000
2 140 000
3 100 000
3 800 000
1 870 000
2 580 000
3 750 000
1 950 000
2 950 000
4 000 000
4 900 000
2 490 000
3 700 000
4 800 000
5 900 000
5 500 000
4 400 000
6 600 000
4 700 000
4 100 000

3 200
3 000
2 400
2 000
2 000
1 500
1 700
1 600
1 300
1 600
1 400
1 100
1 400
1 100
1 300
1 100
1 300
1 200
1 000
1 400
1 200
1 000
1 000
1 200
850
1 100
850
1 000
800
900
1 000
800
950
750
950
710
850
670
750
950
850
670
670
850
800
600
800
710
560
530
710
670
500
480
480
560
430
530
530

4 000
3 800
3 000
2 600
2 400
1 900
2 200
2 000
1 600
1 900
1 700
1 500
1 800
1 400
1 600
1 400
1 700
1 500
1 300
1 800
1 600
1 300
1 200
1 400
1 100
1 400
1 100
1 200
1 100
1 100
1 300
1 000
1 200
1 000
1 200
950
1 000
900
950
1 200
1 100
850
850
1 000
950
800
950
900
750
670
900
850
670
630
600
710
560
670
670

Bearing numbers

Abutment and fillet dimensions (mm)

Cylindrical bore

Tapered bore (1)

(min)

TL22313EAE4
TL22314EAE4
TL22318EAE4
TL22320EAE4
TL23022CDE4
TL23222CE4
TL22322EAE4
TL22324EAE4
TL22326CAE4
TL23028CDE4
TL22228CDE4
TL23228CE4
TL23030CDE4
TL23130CAE4
TL22230CDE4
TL22330CAE4
TL23032CDE4
TL22232CDE4
TL23232CE4
TL23934BCAE4
TL23034CDE4
TL23134CAE4
TL22334CAE4
TL23036CDE4
TL23236CAE4
TL23038CAE4
TL23138CAE4
TL22238CAE4
TL23238CAE4
TL22338CAE4
TL23040CAE4
TL23140CAE4
TL22240CAE4
TL23240CAE4
TL23044CAE4
TL23144CAE4
TL22244CAE4
TL23244CAE4
TL22344CAE4
TL23948CAE4
TL23048CAE4
TL23148CAE4
TL22348CAE4
TL23952CAE4
TL23052CAE4
TL23152CAE4
TL23956CAE4
TL23056CAE4
TL23156CAE4
TL23256CAE4
TL23960CAE4
TL23060CAE4
TL23160CAE4
TL23260CAE4
TL23164CAE4
TL23068CAE4
TL23168CAE4
TL23072CAE4
TL23976CAE4

TL22313EAKE4
TL22314EAKE4
TL22318EAKE4
TL22320EAKE4
TL23022CDKE4
TL23222CKE4
TL22322EAKE4
TL22324EAKE4
TL22326CAKE4
TL23028CDKE4
TL22228CDKE4
TL23228CKE4
TL23030CDKE4
TL23130CAKE4
TL22230CDKE4
TL22330CAKE4
TL23032CDKE4
TL22232CDKE4
TL23232CKE4
TL23934BCAKE4
TL23034CDKE4
TL23134CAKE4
TL22334CAKE4
TL23036CDKE4
TL23236CAKE4
TL23038CAKE4
TL23138CAKE4
TL22238CAKE4
TL23238CAKE4
TL22338CAKE4
TL23040CAKE4
TL23140CAKE4
TL22240CAKE4
TL23240CAKE4
TL23044CAKE4
TL23144CAKE4
TL22244CAKE4
TL23244CAKE4
TL22344CAKE4
TL23948CAKE4
TL23048CAKE4
TL23148CAKE4
TL22348CAKE4
TL23952CAKE4
TL23052CAKE4
TL23152CAKE4
TL23956CAKE4
TL23056CAKE4
TL23156CAKE4
TL23256CAKE4
TL23960CAKE4
TL23060CAKE4
TL23160CAKE4
TL23260CAKE4
TL23164CAKE4
TL23068CAKE4
TL23168CAKE4
TL23072CAKE4
TL23976CAKE4

77
82
104
114
120
122
124
134
148
150
154
154
162
162
164
168
172
174
174
180
182
182
188
192
198
202
204
208
208
212
212
214
218
218
234
238
238
238
242
252
254
258
262
272
278
278
292
298
302
302
314
318
322
322
342
362
362
382
398

Note (1): The suffix K indicates that the bearing has a tapered bore (taper 1:12). Remarks: The suffix E4 indicates that the bearing has an oil groove and holes.

da

(max)

(max)

84
91
115
130
124
130
145
157

157
167
163
168

179

179
190
189

191

202

128
138
176
201
160
188
226
246
262
200
236
236
213
238
256
302
228
276
276
220
248
268
342
268
302
278
306
322
322
378
298
326
342
342
326
352
382
382
438
308
346
382
478
348
382
422
368
402
438
478
406
442
478
518
518
498
558
518
502

Da

Constant

Axial load factors

Mass

(min)

ra (max)

Y2

Y3

Y0

119
129
163
184
153
170
206
222
236
190
219
213
203
218
236
270
216
255
245
213
233
245
304
249
274
261
276
296
288
338
279
293
315
307
302
320
348
337
391
298
324
347
423
333
356
380
351
377
400
425
386
413
433
458
466
465
499
485
482

2
2
2.5
2.5
2
2
2.5
2.5
3
2
2.5
2.5
2
2
2.5
3
2
2.5
2.5
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3.5
3
3
4
2
2.5
3
3
2.5
3
3
3
4
2
2.5
3
4
2
3
3
2
3
4
4
2.5
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3

0.33
0.33
0.33
0.33
0.24
0.34
0.30
0.32
0.34
0.22
0.25
0.35
0.22
0.30
0.26
0.35
0.22
0.26
0.34
0.17
0.23
0.29
0.35
0.24
0.35
0.24
0.31
0.26
0.35
0.34
0.25
0.32
0.26
0.35
0.24
0.31
0.27
0.36
0.33
0.17
0.24
0.31
0.32
0.19
0.25
0.32
0.18
0.24
0.30
0.35
0.19
0.24
0.31
0.35
0.31
0.24
0.31
0.24
0.18

3.0
3.0
3.1
3.0
4.2
3.0
3.1
3.1
2.9
4.5
4.0
2.9
4.6
3.4
3.9
2.9
4.5
3.8
2.9
5.8
4.3
3.5
2.9
4.2
2.9
4.2
3.2
3.8
2.9
2.9
4.0
3.2
3.8
2.9
4.1
3.2
3.7
2.8
3.0
6.0
4.2
3.3
3.2
5.4
4.1
3.2
5.7
4.2
3.3
2.9
5.2
4.2
3.3
2.9
3.2
4.2
3.2
4.2
5.5

2.0
2.0
2.1
2.0
2.8
2.0
2.1
2.1
2.0
3.0
2.7
1.9
3.1
2.3
2.6
1.9
3.0
2.6
2.0
3.9
2.9
2.3
1.9
2.8
1.9
2.8
2.2
2.6
1.9
2.0
2.7
2.1
2.6
1.9
2.8
2.2
2.5
1.9
2.0
4.0
2.8
2.2
2.1
3.6
2.7
2.1
3.9
2.8
2.2
1.9
3.5
2.8
2.2
1.9
2.1
2.8
2.1
2.8
3.7

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.9
2.9
2.6
1.9
3.0
2.2
2.5
1.9
2.9
2.5
1.9
3.8
2.8
2.3
1.9
2.8
1.9
2.8
2.1
2.5
1.9
1.9
2.6
2.1
2.5
1.9
2.7
2.1
2.4
1.8
2.0
3.9
2.7
2.2
2.1
3.5
2.7
2.1
3.8
2.7
2.2
1.9
3.4
2.7
2.2
1.9
2.1
2.8
2.1
2.8
3.6

(kg) approx
3.52
4.28
8.56
12.7
3.76
9.54
17.6
22.2
27.8
6.49
14.5
18.8
7.90
15.8
18.4
41.5
9.66
23.1
30.5
5.38
13.0
21.0
57.9
17.1
38.5
17.6
34.0
35.5
46.5
77.6
22.6
41.5
42.6
57.0
29.7
52.0
59.0
79.5
116
13.3
32.6
64.5
147
23.0
46.6
88.2
24.5
50.5
94.3
147
38.2
70.5
125
189
162
101
206
106
65.4

Cylindrical bore

Tapered bore

Dynamic equivalent load

P0=Fr+Y0Fa
_e
Fa / Fr<
X
1

Fa / Fr>e
Y
Y3

X
0.67

Y
Y2

Static equivalent load

P0=Fr+Y0Fa
The values for e, Y2, Y3 and Y0 are given
in the table to the left.

Common Dryer Can Bearings, Sleeves, Threads & Hydraulic Nuts: Part Number
Bearing
Number

Bearing
Bore
(mm)

Sleeve Number

TLI-112618
TL23152
TL23152
TL23160
TL23038
TL22238
TL23238
TL22244
TL22244
TL22244
TL23148
TL23148
TL23156
TL22230

250
260
260
300
190
190
190
220
220
220
240
240
280
150

I-79804 x 9 1/4
AHA3152 x 9 5/8
none
AHA3160 x 11 1/4
none
none
none
none
SK 44 x 7 7/8
H31348 x 220mm
none
AHA3148 x 7 15/16
none
none

Sleeve Thread used to dismount

NSK TL Success Stories

Journal Thread used to mount

Mount
Dismount
Hydraulic Nut Hydraulic Nut*

Major Dia. Pitch Dia. Threads per inch Major Dia. Pitch Dia. Threads per inch
10.600
11.000
n/a
12.938
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
9.442
8.628
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

10.492
10.892
n/a
12.83
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
9.3245
8.5468
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

6
6
n/a
6
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
6
8
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

9.125
9.125
10.192
11.004
7.472
7.472
7.472
8.628
7.847
7.847
9.442
220mm
11.004
5.888

9.055
9.055
10.0837
10.8957
7.3908
7.3908
7.3908
8.5468
7.7658
7.7658
9.3337
220mm
10.8957
5.8339

8
8
6
6
8
8
8
8
8
8
6
n/a
6
12

NSK p/n

NSK p/n

HMV231Z-1
HMV231Z-1
HMV258Z-1
HMV279Z-1
HMV189Z-1
HMV189Z-1
HMV189Z-1
HMV219Z-1
HMV199Z-1
HMV199Z-1
HMV239Z-1
HMV220-1
HMV279Z-1
HMV149Z-1

269Z
279Z
n/a
328Z
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
239Z
219Z
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

*only applies if withdraw sleeve used

Bearing
Number

Sleeve Number

TLI-112618
TL23152
TL23152
TL23160
TL23038
TL22238
TL23238
TL22244
TL22244
TL22244
TL23148
TL23148
TL23156
TL22230

250
260
260
300
190
190
190
220
220
220
240
240
280
150

I-79804 x 9 1/4
AHA3152 x 9 5/8
none
AHA3160 x 11 1/4
none
none
none
none
SK 44 x 7 7/8
H31348 x 220mm
none
AHA3148 x 7 15/16
none
none

Bearing failures on the drive side of the dryer roll had a paper mill urgently
looking for an upgrade. After contact with a distributor, NSK came in for inspection.
Upon inspection, NSK discovered that the use of a competitor's standard through
hardened bearing, used in a high heat application, caused cracking on the inner race.

NSKs Solution: TL
TL bearings increase inner-ring toughness using a special surface-hardening heat treatment. From
a metallurgical standpoint, the raceways are harder than conventional bearing steel but the core remains
soft, giving the bearings the shock resistance needed to prevent fracturing. The bearings were installed
on the drive side and proved to be a long-lasting solution.

Common Dryer Can Bearings & Clearance: Axial Displacement

Bearing
Bore
(mm)

TL Offering Lasting Upgrades

The success was so well received that even the bearings on the tending side were changed over to TL.

Radial Internal Clearance (inch)

C3
C4

Reduction in Radial
Clearance (inch)

1:12 Axial
Displacement (inch)

min

max

min

max

min

max

min

max

0.0045
0.0050
0.0050
0.0050
0.0035
0.0035
0.0035
0.0040
0.0040
0.0040
0.0045
0.0045
0.0050
0.0030

0.0060
0.0070
0.0070
0.0070
0.0050
0.0050
0.0050
0.0055
0.0055
0.0055
0.0060
0.0060
0.0070
0.0040

0.0106
0.0118
0.0118
0.0130
0.0088
0.0088
0.0088
0.0099
0.0099
0.0099
0.0106
0.0106
0.0118
0.0071

0.0140
0.0156
0.0156
0.0169
0.0114
0.0114
0.0114
0.0126
0.0126
0.0126
0.0140
0.0140
0.0156
0.0091

0.0140
0.0156
0.0156
0.0169
0.0114
0.0114
0.0114
0.0126
0.0126
0.0126
0.0140
0.0140
0.0156
0.0091

0.0178
0.0195
0.0195
0.0213
0.0146
0.0146
0.0146
0.0162
0.0162
0.0162
0.0178
0.0178
0.0195
0.0118

0.072
0.080
0.080
0.080
0.056
0.056
0.056
0.064
0.064
0.064
0.072
0.072
0.080
0.048

0.094
0.106
0.106
0.118
0.082
0.082
0.082
0.088
0.088
0.088
0.094
0.094
0.106
0.062

Now during each scheduled shutdown, 6-8 bearings are being replaced in both PM8 and PM9 with NSK TL.
Another benefit cost. TL is an upgraded product without an upgraded price.

TL Out-Rolls the Competition Once Again!

A Wisconsin paper mill was having problems with their chilled iron roll bearings on their super calendar.
Their application is very similar to a dryer can, but turns at higher rpms. The competitors bearings were
failing on the rolls roughly every 3-4 months, costing the mill time and money.
When the competitor could not solve the problem, the mill called NSK. Through an in-depth analysis,
NSK determined that the bearings were experiencing thrust loading, causing inner ring cracking. NSK
recommended a few modifications to the housing and with the addition of our proprietary TL technology,
TL outlasted the competition with 18 months on the first roll. The mills problems were solved thanks
to NSKs exceptional product and experience in proper procedure.