ISSUE 7 - Winter 2007

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Dreamliner First in Line contract The World’s largest range of linear systems

The range of linear motion products The range includes: available from Schaeffler (UK) is the Shaft guidance systems most comprehensive from a single Track roller guidance systems IN THIS ISSUE... source in the world. 13 6 18 5 Ball guidance systems Roller guidance systems The products include bearings, Flat cage guidance systems shafts, guideways, accessories and Linear actuators and tables complete systems, providing machine builders with a one-stop-shop capable Plus a full range of accessories and, Schaeffler (UK) Ltd of meeting their linear guidance where required, a range of special Tel: 0121 351 3833 Fax: 0121 351 7686 requirements across the complete coatings design to further improve E-mail: [email protected] spectrum of applications. the performance of linear bearings. Web: www.schaeffler.co.uk Llanelli celebrates Ford Engineers Bearing technology World record run fifty years - Special gather for Schaeffler for big bikes and with Schaeffler Supplement Innovation Event little bikes bearings World Leaders in Rolling Bearings, Plain Bearings, Linear Systems and Engine Components N FAGINA

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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT ROLLING BEARINGS FOR PAG E 13 BOEING’S 787 ‘DREAMLINER’

elcome to the Autumn/Winter issue of THE SCHAEFFLER GROUP’S AEROSPACE DIVISION, FAG In Motion. I hope you enjoy reading about FEDERAL CROSS AEROSPACE, HAS SECURED LONG TERM SUPPLY CONTRACTS the wide variety of events and news topics W WORTH SEVERAL MILLION EUROS FOR SUPPORTING THE from the Schaeffler Group. Once again it has been a busy year for us all in the UK and for our sister OF MERIT FOR ENGINES THAT WILL POWER BOEING’S NEW 787 AIRLINER. companies overseas. 2007 has seen an unprecedented growth in the demand for bearings worldwide, resulting in pressure on the manufacturers and processors of bearing MARIA-ELISABETH NEWS steel and extensions to delivery lead times. Every effort has been made to meet customers’ requirements, and we SCHAEFFLER have experienced growth in virtually every sector of our business. HERZOGENAURACH. FEDERAL PRESIDENT HORST KÖHLER Of course this is only possible thanks to our committed and AWARDED MARIA-ELISABETH SCHAEFFLER THE CROSS OF In addition, the new engines including loyal employees, all of whom are dedicated to offering the MERIT, 1ST CLASS OF THE ORDER OF MERIT, FOR SPECIAL the Trent 1000 from Rolls-Royce also best possible customer service. It is important to recognise SERVICES TO THE NATION. THE AWARD WAS PRESENTED the contribution that everyone makes within the play a critical role in ensuring the aircraft organisation, and we are proud to have many long serving DURING A CEREMONY TO MARK THE ANNIVERSARY OF is more fuel-efficient. The high employees with the knowledge and experience to make a GERMAN REUNIFICATION. performance, weight-saving engine difference. We take time out to thank them for their bearing supports also play a key role in contributions as you can see towards the back of the issue. he Federal President honoured economy and is especially dedicated to the the engines. We have recently been audited by TÜV for our TS16949 50 citizens in Berlin's Schloss needs of trainees. She has been a board accreditation and I am pleased to say that we have T Bellevue for their outstanding member of the Bavarian Red Cross since FAG Aerospace became involved in the achieved reaccreditation for another 12 months. It is achievements in the fields of 1977 and a member of the council of development of the engine bearing important to maintain and improve on the high quality politics, in social and economic issues and Friedrich- Alexander University in Erlangen concepts as early as 2005. The first standards we set ourselves throughout the Schaeffler intellectual work who have therefore made and Nuremberg since 2002. prototype bearings were manufactured Group and we look forward to being able to offer high a special contribution to the Federal and supplied in 2006 and results of the quality products and services in the year ahead. Republic of Germany. The Office of the Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler told the FAG first engine test runs, which took place in Federal President explained the award as Times editors: “I consider this award as Autumn 2006, were extremely positive. In October we looked back over 50 years of successful UK follows: “As a successful business woman, recognition of the success of our company The civil aviation authorities’ approval manufacturing, celebrating this golden jubilee in our UK Mrs.Schaeffler manages INA-Holding and its employees and I’m very grateful to process for the engines will be plant based in Llanelli, South Wales. We have achieved so Schaeffler KG, one of the largest industrial have received it.” The Order of Merit was completed by the end of 2007. First test much in recent years that we sometimes forget how it all companies under family ownership. In a instituted in 1951 by Federal President flights for the Dreamliner are scheduled started, with only 6 employees in a government factory in voluntary capacity as Vice President of the Theodor Heuss. It is the only general state olling bearings from FAG bearings,” said Franz-Josef Ebert, Head to take place within the next few months Dafen not far from our current site on the Loughor Estuary. Nuremberg Chamber of Commerce and decoration and thus the highest tribute the Aerospace will play a key of Sales and Product Development at and in the summer of 2008 the first Inward investment and new production orders mean that Industry since 2000, she has been Federal Republic of Germany can pay to R role in supporting the fuel FAG Aerospace. “When developing the machines will be delivered to the airline next year employment will grow to near 300 at the plant, committed to the Mid-Franconian individuals for services to the nation. efficient Rolls-Royce and bearing systems, our primary goal was to companies. and we will take on the worldwide role of “Group Lead other engines that will power Boeing’s achieve low weight and high Plant” for the manufacture of mechanical tappets. Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler receives the Cross of Merit, 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic new 787 ‘Dreamliner’ long haul performance capability, together with The Boeing 787 is already selling well – We welcome your of Germany, from Federal President Horst Köhler. passenger airliners. Boeing’s 787 series is high reliability.” more than 600 machines are already on comments on this or The Schaeffler Group has always been firmly committed to to US aircraft manufacturers what the order - making the launch of the aircraft any of our articles, and innovation in production engineering and new product super jumbo A380 is to its European The fuel-efficient Boeing 787 one of the most successful in the history would be very pleased development, and as you can see from the number of new competitor Airbus. Dreamliner consumes 20 per cent less of civil aviation. The Boeing 787 to receive your feedback products and services launched in 2007, this commitment fuel than comparable aircraft, due to Dreamliner is a medium-sized long-haul on “In Motion” continues to go from strength to strength. The first Dreamliner prototype was its improved aerodynamics, better airliner. Depending on its cabin This is certainly true of our linear systems division, which recently introduced to the public in operating systems and lighter materials. furnishings, the first version will seat 210 Editor: Karen Preston has been further strengthened in the UK by the Seattle, USA. This was also an important to 250 passengers. Its cruising range will Marketing Manager appointment of a Linear Product event for the two Schaeffler Group be up to 15,200km. From 2010, a Schaeffler (UK) Ltd Specialist. We are confident that subsidiaries, FAG Aerospace GmbH and stretched variant for up to 290 Forge Lane this focussed approach will benefit FAG Aerospace Inc. Canada. Both engine passengers, as well as a short-haul Minworth not only our distribution partners types approved for the new long-haul version with a maximum range of Sutton Coldfield but the wider industrial sector in airliner rely on FAG Aerospace’s rolling 5,650km for 330 passengers, are being West Midlands the whole of the UK and Ireland. bearing expertise. launched. The Schaeffler Group develops B76 1AP You can read about our linear and manufactures special bearing Tel. +44 121 351 3833 activities on pages 8-9. The entire aircraft is designed to supports for the aviation industry under Fax +44 121 351 7686 consume as little energy as possible. its two brands FAG and Barden. [email protected] Best regards. “We had to develop a completely new Almost all modern passenger airliners Kate Hartigan, Managing Director design for the main shaft and gearbox incorporate FAG bearing technology.

IN MOTION | 2 IN MOTION | 3 RAIL

HILLHEAD 2007

THE LARGEST WORKING QUARRY IN EUROPE WAS THE LOCATION FOR THE 2007 INTERNATIONAL QUARRYING, MINING AND RECYCLING EXHIBITION. TARMAC’S HILLHEAD QUARRY IN BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE PLAYED HOST TO OVER 450 EXHIBITORS NEWS IN 85,000m2 OF SHOWGROUND OVER 3 DAYS IN JUNE. SCHAEFFLER Elsewhere in Europe, Schaeffler Austria is to supply Siemens he show takes Transportation Systems with place every 2 years BEARINGS WERE KEY TO all the bearing sets for all T and is the ideal gearboxes of the 34, six-axle showcase for type DE 20 locomotives. Schaeffler Group products and TGV WORLD RECORD RUN Having an output of 2,000 kW, these services to this most diesel locomotives are based on the demanding of industry sectors. TRACTION MOTOR AND GEARBOX BEARINGS FROM THE SCHAEFFLER GROUP HAVE ‘EuroRunner’ platform for diesel RECENTLY PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN HELPING TGV FRANCE’S V150 HIGH SPEED TRAIN locomotives developed by Siemens. For the first time Schaeffler UK REACH A WORLD RECORD SPEED OF MORE THAN 570 KILOMETRES PER HOUR. shared a stand with Corus Northern Engineering Services. Alongside the individual product and service he TGV V150 high- Weighing in at 234 tonnes and displays, the two companies were speed train – which measuring 100 metres in length, the able to promote their PRAXIS T has a top speed of 150 V150 train is no ordinary TGV, but was CHINA ORDER FOR partnership. metres per second – specially configured for the record run. set a new world record on rails Both ends of the train are equipped 410 BEARING SETS This partnership was set up in 2005 recently, achieving 574.8 with new TGV-POS power cars. Located to offer the marketplace a complete The Schaeffler and Corus team at the exhibition kilometres per hour. between these two cars, the train itself condition monitoring service. comprises three TGV Duplex based railcars. SCHAEFFLER’S RAILWAY PRODUCTS DIVISION Customers can benefit from a A number of new additions to the Developers and production staff from toolbox of condition monitoring X-life product portfolio were on Schaeffler Group Industrial, as well as The centre carriage shares the HAS ALSO BEEN ACTIVE IN THE FAR EAST. techniques including from both show at Hillhead for the first time. application and field service engineers motorised bogies – borrowed from the THE COMPANY HAS RECENTLY SECURED A INAFAG vibration and acoustic emission These included INA yoke and stud from Schaeffler France, viewed the TGV latest ALSTOM development AGV – with LARGE CONTRACT IN CHINA. monitoring, thermography and oil type track rollers with optimised world record run as proof of the the two adjacent carriages. The traction analysis, supported by the complete geometry, FAG axial spherical roller company’s excellent work. equipment is located underneath the As part of the preparations for installation of all hardware and bearings that offer double the life under bar car in the middle of the train, so the Olympic Games in 2008, backed up by a comprehensive after the same loads, and INA cylindrical Although the FAG-branded cylindrical that it can drive the adjacent AGV- the entire metro network in sales service. roller bearings with significantly roller bearings, four-point bearings and based bogies. Beijing is being improved load carrying capacity. tapered roller bearings used in the comprehensively redeveloped. train’s gearboxes and traction motors The performance data shows just how Schaeffler received an order for have been tailored for railway reliable the bearings in the traction 410 bearing sets for traction Barry Andrews, Sales Manager for applications, they were not motors and gearboxes actually were. motors from Bombardier Heavy Industry commented, “Hillhead manufactured specifically for the TGV The bearings had to transmit 19.6MW Transportation Systems. These is a unique event that in the past has record run itself, but came from normal (25,000hp) of drive power onto the rail will be installed in the 192 cars attracted many quality visitors from series production, which makes their with as little friction as possible. for Line Four of the metro all over the UK. Unfortunately the faultless operation all the more system. weather was against us this year and impressive. For many years now, FAG has supplied the unseasonal flooding impacted on ALSTOM and SNCF with drive bearings The construction of the line, which is 28km long and has 24 stops, the number of visitors to the show. The French rail network has been for the various generations of TGV. is the first metro project that is being completed as a public and However, we are pleased with the revolutionised by the TGV (Train à The bearings were originally designed to private partnership on the Chinese mainland. The planned leads we have generated from the Grande Vitesse). These trains whisk operate for normal traffic only, when completion date is the end of 2007. event and look forward to developing passengers safely and smoothly to more the TGV is operated at just half the further bearing and condition than 60 destinations across France at power. Since the FAG bearings Schaeffler China has also received a ¤2.8 million order from the monitoring business with new and speeds of around 186mph. So reliability performed excellently during the TGV Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Works. Schaeffler is to supply existing customers over the coming and performance are critical when record run, the bearings have proved all axlebox bearings and axle suspension bearing supports for type months.” selecting suitable drive systems and they are more than capable of offering DJ3 locomotives. These locomotives are designed for freight traffic bearings. reliable performance during normal train and reach top speeds of 120 kilometres per hour. operation.

IN MOTION | 4 IN MOTION | 5 INAFAG SCHAEFFLER GROUP SCHAEFFLER UK HOSTS AUTOMOTIVE DRIVES 6TH GLOBAL FORD INNOVATION FORWARD KEY ACCOUNT MEETING

SCHAEFFLER UK RECENTLY HOSTED A SUCCESSFUL TECHNOLOGY FORUM AT TWO FORD THE PARK INN IN ESSEX WAS THE VENUE FOR THE 6TH FORD GLOBAL KEY ACCOUNT SITES IN THE UK. THE AIM OF THE TECHNOLOGY FORUM, WHICH WAS HELD EXCLUSIVELY MEETING FOR SCHAEFFLER GROUP AUTOMOTIVE. FOR ENGINEERS FROM THE FORD GROUP OF COMPANIES AT BOTH THE TECHNICAL elegates from around the CENTRE IN DUNTON AND THE DAGENHAM DIESEL CENTRE, WAS TO RAISE AWARENESS Schaeffler world met up in NEWS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO D the UK to discuss a number THE REDUCTION OF CO2 EMISSIONS AND BIOFUEL TECHNOLOGY. of key issues relating to sales and engineering activities with its he event was sponsored by customer Ford Motor Company. Dr Thomas Gruenert from Richard Hall, General Manager of the Ford of Europe and Automotive Division at Schaeffler UK T NEWS supported by several experts commented, “It was a very useful forum from Schaeffler Group Automotive. for exchanging ideas and bringing everyone up to date on our latest developments with Ford around the world. Following a very successful Technology Forum held at Dunton and Dagenham the week before, we certainly had plenty to discuss and we look forward to bringing many new projects to fruition over the coming months.”

L-R: Richard Hall, UK; Marcus Heise, Germany; Mario Camargo, Brazil; Adrian Horne, UK; Peng Ran, China; Mike Evans, UK; Sascha Lutkic, UK; Roger Evans, UK; Philip Jelinek, US; Uwe Abraham, Germany; Henry Haase, Germany; Michael Kern, Germany; Ashi Uppal, LuK US; Wolfgang Christgen, Germany; Martin Wroz, Germany; Richard Trojak, South Africa INAFAG

Not only were engineers from across If delegates then wanted to put these We are delighted to be planning further the Ford Group able to view at first technologies to the test, a fleet of meetings to take discussions to the NEW SCHAEFFLER RESIDENT ENGINEER AT FORD UK

hand the latest in automotive engine, 6 demonstration vehicles was also Page 1 next stage”. chassis and drivetrain technology, but available for test drive, with SCHAEFFLER THE SCHAEFFLER UK AUTOMOTIVE TEAM HAS BEEN STRENGTHENED BY THE APPOINTMENT OF ALEKSANDAR LUTKIC they were also able to attend a series Schaeffler experts on hand to TECHNOLOGY FORUM of free technical seminars on a range answer any technical queries and TO THE POSITION OF RESIDENT ENGINEER FOR SCHAEFFLER GROUP AUTOMOTIVE, BASED AT THE FORD of topics from coatings, to variable offer advice. OF EUROPE'S TECHNICAL CENTRE IN DUNTON, ESSEX. valve train components, start-stop Contributing to CO technology and the latest in “I was very encouraged by the and Improved Fuel 2EconomyReduction Aleksandar, or Sascha as he likes to be known, appointed to the role of CAD designer. Then, double-clutch innovations. positive reaction to our relocated to the UK in September from his eight years later, he became Project Manager for Technology Forum”, home in Germany to take up a 3 year belt drive systems for Porsche, a role he held commented Henry Haase, secondment as a Schaeffler employee within the until his move to the UK in September 2007. Schaeffler’s Global Key Ford organisation. His role is one of on-site He is currently based in Colchester with his wife Account Manager for Ford. support and assistance for Ford engineers, and two of his three children. Commenting on helping them to select the right Schaeffler his relocation to the UK, Sascha comments, Dunton, October 17 “All attendees seemed th products and services to be used in the next "I am really looking forward to spending the next Dagenham, October 182007 | Seminar Programme 9.00 - 16.00, Multi-Purpose Room genuinely interested to th generation of Ford motor vehicles. He has an 3 years in the UK. As a family we are looking 2007 | Seminar Programme 9.00 - 16.45, Model-T Room hear how the latest It is our pleasure to present vehicles for y impressive engineering background, having forward to exploring the country from the south Peugeot 307 (BISG Start-Stop System)ou to drive showcasing our latest technology: Schaeffler Group joined the Schaeffler Group back in 1979 as an all the way up to the far north as we find the Golf V (AFT Engine Control Unit) automotive technology Ford Focus PSG Wet (Wet Double Clutch) INA apprentice. Upon completing his different landscapes and the history very Ford Focus PSG Dry (Dry Double Clutch) can help reduce CO Opel Astra ESG (Double Clutch Hybrid) toolmaking apprenticeship, Sascha spent the interesting. I am also hoping to be able to 2 Please register on site during the seminar. emissions and contribute next nine years working in the sample shop on improve my golf and to sample as many to improved fuel deep drawn parts. After completing his different varieties of beer while I am here, efficiency. engineering degree at night school, he was although not at the same time!”

IN MOTION | 6 IN MOTION | 7 NEW PRODUCT IDEAL FOR ASSEMBLY, 7TH SUCCESSIVE AUTOMATION AND VARIAN AWARD

HANDLING TASKS MKUVE20-KGT FOR SCHAEFFLER

SCHAEFFLER UK HAS EXTENDED ITS LINEAR ACTUATOR SCHAEFFLER UK HAS BEEN AWARDED A ‘SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR’ RANGE TO INCLUDE A UNIT WITH A LINEAR BALL BEARING GUIDEWAY AND BALLSCREW AWARD FROM MEDICAL DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRIVE, OFFERING HIGH POSITIONAL ACCURACY AND SPEEDS OF UP TO 2.5m/s, IDEAL VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS FOR THE SEVENTH SUCCESSIVE YEAR, FOR AUTOMATION, HANDLING, ASSEMBLY AND SHEET METAL FORMING APPLICATIONS. FOR CONSISTENTLY HIGH QUALITY AND SERVICE PERFORMANCE. LINEAR he new unit extends the positional accuracy (up to a maximum For 5mm and 10mm pitch sizes, a ‘A’ standard, but this still will not ‘MKUVE’ series of linear speed of 2.5m/s), while supporting high preloaded double nut is available. guarantee an award in itself. Out of our T actuator modules with a moment loads about all three axes. The spindle is supported by an axial 107 production suppliers this year, unit that comprises a linear The module incorporates a recirculating angular contact ball bearing. Schaeffler UK achieved the highest ball bearing guideway assembly and ball guidance system with two carriages. The guidance system and drive are overall vendor rating and so thoroughly ballscrew drive. The units are easily This enables the movement of moderate integrated in an extremely rigid support deserves the award. interchangeable with other linear loads with high rigidity. The actuator unit rail that can be easily matched to the components in Schaeffler’s range. is protected using bellows. The module is customer’s machine or production “Schaeffler has been supplying us for driven by a ballscrew drive, which has a equipment using simple T-slots, making several years now and our working The new ‘MKUVE20-KGT’ module is ideal nominal spindle diameter of 20mm a life easier for machine builders and relationship is very good. Varian and for moving moderate loads with high pitch of 5mm, 10mm, 20mm or 50mm. systems integrators. Schaeffler’s cultures are very similar; we think the same way and always look for SYSTEMS

SYSTEMS chaeffler (UK) Ltd is one on a regular basis, as a tool for further continuous improvements in everything NEW PRODUCT of seven suppliers to have improving quality and service. we manufacture.” S been awarded a ‘Supplier of the Year Award’ from A range of criteria is measured, including Receiving the award on behalf of SPEEDS OF UP TO 10m/s PLUS Varian Medical Systems (VMS) UK, in on-time delivery; parts per million (PPM) Schaeffler UK the company’s Managing recognition of consistently high supplier defects; quantity reliability; technical Director, Kate Hartigan, commented: IMPROVED SERVICE LIFE performance over the last 12 months. support; and a range of ‘soft’ factors “We were absolutely delighted to receive Schaeffler UK supplies a range of linear such as cost, environmental and general a seventh VMR award this year, and we THE LINEAR TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF THE SCHAEFFLER GROUP HAS DEVELOPED guidance systems for various high service performance. Awards to suppliers will continue to work closely with the AN INNOVATIVE, MODULAR, HIGH-SPEED LINEAR GUIDANCE SYSTEM, WHICH REDUCES precision applications. do not rely solely on the vendor rating Varian team to ensure that we support THROUGHPUT TIMES IN HIGH-SPEED HANDLING AND AUTOMATION TASKS, system. As Derek Flanagan, their business. Varian is a very WHILE OFFERING A 30% HIGHER SERVICE LIFE OVER COMPETING PRODUCTS. VMS UK uses a vendor rating scheme to Manufacturing Manager at VMS UK progressive and innovative company and measure supplier performance and explains: “To be in contention for an we value its consistent and timely n order to produce or While there are linear guidance systems and systems integrators faster reports the results back to companies award, a supplier needs to be of an vendor rating feedback.” assemble products faster, on the market today that are capable of throughput times and improved I manufacturers require faster reaching speeds of around eight metres dynamics for their customers. machines and highly per second by using hybrid ceramic rolling automated production systems. elements, the Schaeffler Group’s Linear The guides are ideal for highly automated LOONAM LEADS THE LINE AT SCHAEFFLER UK Technology Division has developed a production environments, semiconductor Linear drive technologies, including linear linear guide that operates on steel rolling manufacture and high-speed pick-and- motors and linear guidance systems, are elements and is capable of reaching even place applications. The fact that the new JOHN LOONAM HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS LINEAR PRODUCT SPECIALIST AT SCHAEFFLER (UK) LTD, therefore required that can meet the higher speeds – up to 10m/s. guides use steel rolling elements rather SPEARHEADING THE COMPANY’S DRIVE TO INCREASE ITS LINEAR MOTION BUSINESS IN THE UK demand for higher operating speeds and No hybrid technology was used at all in than ceramic balls means that load AND IRELAND. improved dynamics. the design of these new linear guides. carrying capacity and rigidity are What is more, compared to competing equivalent to standard full complement John will be responsible “INA’s Linear portfolio is second to none,” The Schaeffler Group offers the most LINEAR products, Schaeffler’s new high-speed KUVE-B guides of the same size and for overseeing the he said. comprehensive range of linear guidance linear guides offer a 30% higher basic variant. The KUVE-B-HS guides are growth of INA linear products available from a single source. rating life. The new ‘KUVE-B-HS’ high robust, reliable and safe. The carriages motion sales, organising “My focus will be on both emerging, niche speed version of Schaeffler’s ‘KUVE-B’ run on INA standard ‘TKVD’ guideways and coordinating the markets in the UK and on the more traditional “This is an exciting time to linear guidance range is a four-row, linear and so are easily interchangeable with engineering, product markets for our linear motion products, be spearheading Schaeffler’s recirculating ball bearing and guideway other carriage variants. support, sales and including medical, power generation, machine assembly. marketing of all linear tools, rail, construction, packaging, electronics linear business in the UK” The units have a design envelope that products sold in the UK manufacturing and machine building. The system was unveiled for the first corresponds to those specified in DIN and Ireland. He brings a wealth of engineering In the UK, Schaeffler’s ‘Linear Quick Centre’ at its time to visitors to the Schaeffler 645 and guides are compact for screw and sales experience to the new role, including “As a design engineer at a previous company, manufacturing plant in South Wales provides Group’s stand at the recent Hannover mounting. Five variants of the KUVE25- six years as a regional sales engineer at I used to regularly specify INA bearings, which customised, assembled linear bearings and Fair exhibition in Germany. With such B-HS are available now, with more Schaeffler UK, as well as previous roles at were renowned for their quality and reliability. guidance systems, including cutting and high speed and acceleration capabilities, versions in the development pipeline. a power transmission company and a To now be responsible for selling the INA linear machining of shafts. KUVE-B-HS the new guides offer machine builders construction vehicle business. range in the UK is an exciting challenge for me.”

IN MOTION | 8 IN MOTION | 9 AUTOMOTIVE FAREWELL TO JOHN TAYLOR AFTER ALMOST 35 YEARS

AFTER 42 YEARS WORKING IN THE BEARINGS INDUSTRY, 35 OF THESE FOR SCHAEFFLER SPEAKING AT A DINNER HELD IN HIS HONOUR JOHN RECALLED SOME OF HIS FOND MEMORIES UK, AUTOMOTIVE DIRECTOR & GENERAL MANAGER, JOHN TAYLOR, HAS RETIRED. FROM THE PAST 35 YEARS AND EXPLAINED HOW THE COMPANY AS A WHOLE HAS HAD TO ADAPT AND IMPROVE IN ORDER TO SURVIVE IN WHAT IS NOW A TRULY GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY.

ormer German colleagues retired from the Company in April Wirtschaft von Johann Gerner in the here have been some very changing and we must change with them in to meet current and future emissions said a fond farewell to this year. Colleagues who had worked village of Hessdorf, close to Schaeffler bright moments in my time order to survive.” legislation, while also improving passenger F John in traditional German closely with John over the years Herzogenaurach. There were also fond T here at Schaeffler. The 1990s, safety. This is a difficult process, because style when he officially attended a farewell meal in the farewells from colleagues in the UK... for example, were very John joined Schaeffler UK (then INA Needle while they try to reduce CO2 emissions from dynamic and exciting years for the Roller Bearings Ltd) back in August 1972, the engine, by making the vehicle lighter, Automotive Division. We were winning all and was put in charge of the Applications improving the safety of the car for the potential tension pulley and valve train Department. He then progressed to passengers, usually means adding weight business – long hours, stressful times, but Engineering Manager in 1988, before being elsewhere. our team was very successful,” he said. promoted one year later to UK Director & “But there were some genuine General Manager Automotive Division. “I suppose the really exciting times for me disappointments too. The demise of the were in the early-to mid-1990s, when Rover Group, for example, was a difficult “I guess the biggest change for me almost everything Schaeffler UK achieved time for us here in the UK. In some ways it in my time here has been the was 80% down to our own input and effort. was expected, but we tried not to think automotive market itself and how The focus is now about working more closely about the worst actually happening. truly global in nature it has and collaborating with the customers, to become. You can no longer talk improve relationships and offer better In my time here, I have been privileged to about the UK automotive market technical support. The customer wants us to know personally and work with both or even the European market. do more of the development and testing to Wilhelm and Dr Georg Schaeffler and reduce time to market. We now have to admire their foresight and skills that enabled So companies like Schaeffler have had to offer a much better package of the company to grow and become one of adapt and innovate to survive. With the likes development support, and more value-

AUTOMOTIVE the largest, private companies in Germany. of Kia now manufacturing in five or six added services. When we need support (L-R Richard Hall, Hellmut Adler, Michael Haas, Juergen Schulenburg, Hans-Joachim John receives his retirement gift More recently, we have seen many changes, countries, we have to compete with the from our own commercial or technical Renner, Reinhart Malik, John Taylor, Bernhard Geier, Wolfgang Steinberger, Joerg Wagner) from Kate Hartigan. some brought about by acquisitions, local suppliers to those manufacturing departments, the service is first class. but the whole of our customer base is plants”. He considers that Schaeffler is in a very strong position to survive these global Compared to other automotive suppliers, competitive pressures. “We’re very proactive Schaeffler is very different, primarily ENERGY EFFICIENT TWIN TANDEM WHEEL BEARING now as a group. We take our new ideas to because it is a private, family-owned the customer, rather than waiting for them company. We don’t have shareholders to to come to us. Of course, sometimes you please, so every penny earned in profit is CUTS FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS don’t need to do this, because a company ploughed back into the organisation. such as Ford, may come to us and tell us its You do have a feeling of being part of a very proposed strategy for powertrain close-knit family. This comradeship comes he Schaeffler Group has consumption on trucks, light vans and of the balls eliminates rib friction and Schaeffler has development. from being part of the Schaeffler Group. developed an innovative, SUVs. A recent demonstration of the new reduces overall friction by 50%. The twin also carefully T energy efficient four-row, bearings comprised a complete wheel tandem bearing also has a lower operating considered “Many second tier suppliers today, for “I am proud and privileged to angular contact ball bearing assembly, with a conventional tapered temperature compared to conventional interchangeability of the example brake, suspension or steering have contributed to the success to replace conventional tapered roller roller wheel bearing on one end of the tapered roller units, therefore improving new twin tandem with conventional system suppliers, have seen a gradual move of this company and I wish wheel bearings, resulting in reduced axle and the new twin tandem unit on the the service life of the lubricants. Cornering tapered units. The twin tandem is of manufacturing into lower labour cost my colleagues all the best for fuel consumption and emissions on other. When the power was cut off, the stiffness is also increased. designed to cater for the use of sensors countries, such as India and China. We the future” he concluded. trucks, SUVs and light vans; it could conventional tapered roller wheel bearing (such as ABS sensors) and installation in therefore have to innovate more to survive,” potentially also be developed for continued to rotate for around six to The twin tandem was developed initially the wheel carrier is identical for said John. “The number of patents we issue use in other heavy seven revolutions. However, the twin for trucks, light vans and SUVs, where the conventional tapered roller wheel as a Group each year is incredible and is engineering applications. tandem unit continue to rotate freely for 1.5% reduction in fuel consumption and bearings. proof of our ability to innovate. between 48 to 50 revolutions – proving its emissions will have the greatest benefit. The innovative ‘twin reduced friction properties. However, Schaeffler will continue to Assuming a vehicle emits 300g/km of CO2 “As an organisation, we’ve had to adapt and tandem’ wheel develop the twin tandem for the over a distance of 15,000 km per year, improve in order to better support our bearing unit reduces The twin tandem design concept is based passenger car market and similar energy the reduction in CO2 emissions resulting automotive customers. There are now huge friction by around on replacing the rows of tapered roller efficient design concepts are currently from the twin tandem unit will be 67.5kg time-to-market pressures on the OEMs, 50% over conventional bearings with two rows of ball bearings in under development with customers in per year per vehicle. Fuel consumption is and so our project management skills have tapered roller wheel each case. A double-row tapered roller other manufacturing sectors, including also reduced by 1.5%, giving a reduction had to improve, on a global basis, in order bearings. The result is an bearing therefore becomes a four-row heavy industries, such as steelmaking, of 40 litres per year for an average light to work with these companies. “The approximate 1.5% ball bearing. Replacing the line contact of machine tools, paper and wind energy. truck travelling 15,000 km per year. pressures in the global automotive market reduction in fuel the tapered rollers with the point contact are there for everybody to see. OEMs need to develop cleaner, quieter engines, in order

IN MOTION | 11 BEARING RECONDITIONING AN ECONOMICAL ALTERNATIVE TO REPLACEMENT

BY RECONDITIONING LARGE ROLLING BEARINGS, RATHER THAN 50th Anniversary Supplement REPLACING THEM, SCHAEFFLER UK CAN SAVE CUSTOMERS TIME AND MONEY, WHILE ENSURING THAT THE BEARING IS RESTORED TO AN ACCEPTABLE, FUNCTIONALLY RELIABLE CONDITION.

Lead time reduction at Siemens

For many customers, it is not only the lower costs that are attractive – lead times are also crucial. In the case of large bearings, reconditioning frequently offers a significant time saving compared to purchasing a new one. hen it comes to large rolling Average costs are around 50% of new purchases. On average, larger bearings are bearings, reconditioning or reworking Each planned bearing repair is preceded by an reconditioned within three months. W the bearing rather than replacing in-depth damage diagnosis that helps to decide them can be more cost effective and whether the repair is worth carrying out and is However, the reconditioning of large rolling save valuable time for the customer. economically viable for the customer. bearings can in some cases be carried out even faster than this. In a recent reconditioning As a machine element responsible for transmitting In the repair of large contract with the Automation & Drives Division forces, the defect-free functional capabilities of a rolling bearings, all the of Siemens AG in Nuremberg, Germany, rolling bearing are a decisive factor in influencing negative effects of wear damage was discovered on a bearing, which the overall availability of machinery and plant. and plastic deformation FAG Industrial Services had an outside diameter of 1,120mm. The However, for safety reasons, many rolling bearings on the working surfaces application was on a vertical boring and turning are still dismounted and replaced as part of are removed. This work, is carried out at the F’IS mill for the machining of cast housings for routine maintenance activities, particularly on Service Centre in Wuppertal, Germany which electric motors. machinery and plant that is deemed critical. But provides modern production and measurement what some companies do not realise is that, in facilities for the whole of Europe. Following telephone discussions between many cases, the bearings can be restored to a Siemens and engineers at the Wuppertal repair completely acceptable, functionally reliable If certain components cannot be repaired, they centre and checking whether the necessary condition using appropriate cleaning and repair are completely replaced. Reconditioning can be balls were in stock, a promise of prompt techniques. With its repair service for the applied to all types of rolling bearings, including reconditioning was given. The bearing was reconditioning of large rolling bearings, such as back-up rollers for Sendzimir roll stands, radial delivered by the customer at 6 pm on a those used in steel and aluminium rolling mills, spherical roller bearings with an outside diameter Thursday evening. Just nineteen hours later, the papermaking machinery, mining and quarrying of more than 500 mm, cylindrical roller bearings bearing had been inspected, the raceways machinery, mineral processing equipment, the with a bore code of 68 or higher, and tapered reconditioned by grinding, new balls had been wind energy sector or in shipbuilding, Schaeffler roller bearings. Once the specialists at the fitted and the bearing had been packed. At UK can offer customers a significant cost saving. Wuppertal repair centre have carried out the about 1 pm on the Friday, Siemens was able to appropriate processing, the repaired rolling start shipping the repaired bearing back to site. 15 to 70% of the cost of new bearings bearings not only provide the same performance After a special weekend shift by the Reconditioning costs for a large rolling bearing as new bearings, but also, after careful assessment maintenance crew at Siemens, production was typically amount to between 15% and 70% of the and damage diagnosis, the customer can also, in restarted on the Monday. The costs of cost of a new bearing, depending on the actual certain cases, be given the same 24-month production downtime were kept to a minimum! 1957 repair or level of maintenance involved. warranty as for a new bearing. LLANELLI PLANT CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING IN WALES 2007

IN MOTION | 12 LLANELLI PLANT CELEBRATES... OF MANUFACTURING IN WALES

SCHAEFFLER UK’S MANUFACTURING PLANT IN BYNEA, LLANELLI RECENTLY CELEBRATED ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MANUFACTURING IN WALES. GUESTS AT THE CELEBRATION DAY INCLUDED DR PLEUS, PRESIDENT ENGINE SYSTEMS DIVISION AT THE SCHAEFFLER GROUP, AND MEMBERS OF THE WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT AND WELSH AUTOMOTIVE FORUM. DR PLEUS 1957 PRESENTS peeches from Roger Evans, Increased investment in training was Since the culture change programme was TRAINING Dr Pleus (President, Engine therefore provided in order to raise introduced, the plant has seen some S Systems Division at the overall skill levels at the plant and to formidable improvements. Around 89% of 2007 AWARDS TO Schaeffler Group), Tim foster an environment of life-long operators have now achieved NVQ Level

LLANELLI STAFF Williams of the Welsh Automotive Forum learning and continuous improvement. II in ‘Performing Manufacturing ANNIVERSARY and Mark James, Chief Executive of As Roger Evans put it: “You have to put in Operations’ – the aim is to reach 100%. Dean Williams Information Carmarthenshire County Council, were place training programmes that ensure Many operators have also requested to Technology Level 1 followed by presentations to Schaeffler the rate of learning is always greater than proceed to NVQ Level III and all employees employees, a tour of the factory and lunch. the rate of change.” at the plant have now undergone training in 5S Workplace Organisation. In his presentation to guests and The longest-serving member of the “Employee morale is high and demand Schaeffler employees, Roger Evans current workforce at Bynea is John for learning is greater now than it has ever commented: “Today is an important Davies, Goods Inwards. Now 60 years of been,” said Roger Evans. “Team working, milestone in the history of this plant. We age, John has worked for the company cooperation and communication have all have seen many changes over the years, for more than 44 years, starting at the improved, as has the trust between The commemorative plaque is unveiled but in the last six years we’ve seen plant in September 1963. As John states: management and the workforce.” Donna Williams-Bevan NVQ LIII Jonathan Griffett NVQ LIII in Business Improvement Techniques perhaps the greatest change. During this He also announced that Roger Evans had that the plant has not only managed to “Reaching 50 years of manufacturing in Business Improvement Techniques period, we have been able to transform been chosen to lead the Welsh Assembly avert the threat of production being Wales is a tremendous achievement for The launch of the company-wide 5S our plant performance at all levels. Government’s new ‘Manufacturing Forum transferred to Eastern Europe, but has this plant. It’s a great company to work for. programme has also contributed to the Our employees have made this happen for Wales’, which aims to address the also managed to become a production success of the plant. Improvements in and over the last six years they’ve worked issues of today and tomorrow in order to location of choice within the Schaeffler “Communication is good between housekeeping and workplace organisation hard at improving productivity and sustain the country’s position. Following Group. The plant has also managed to management and shop floor. The have been made, as well as improvements quality, whilst learning new skills and the speeches, a new plaque was unveiled, sustain its business with UK-based training provided is excellent and I’ve in a range of key performance indicators. competences, and it’s through them that to mark 50 years of manufacturing at the automotive customers. recently completed a computer-training Scrap levels have been reduced; we gain success.” Bynea plant. course for the new goods inwards accidents have been slashed by around The culture change programme started software, SAP. I look forward to working 60%; absenteeism has dropped Ann Jones NVQ LII in Polymer Dr Pleus said that the Bynea plant was Eighteen Schaeffler employees were then with the plant’s vision and the inherent here until I retire.” significantly; and defects have been Steven Williams NVQ LII in Polymer Processing and Related Operations Processing and Related Operations “a high quality workplace run by high presented with training and qualification company values that had to be adopted reduced by more than 90%. quality employees”. He also commended awards, including Jamie Davies, who was by all employees in their day-to-day At the other end of the age scale is the company for its “proactive approach awarded an MSc in Procurement. Gordon activities, namely Integrity, Innovation, Geraint Kemp, an apprentice in the Added value per employee, another key in meeting the challenges it had faced Taylor was also presented with a Respect, Commitment and Passion. maintenance department who says that measure at the plant, has also improved over the last six years.” certificate and cheque to celebrate 25 the best part of his job is the learning dramatically. “We’ve also implemented years of service at the company. aspect. “I’ve worked here for over a year Six Sigma and Kaizen projects, which In his speech, Tim Williams of the Welsh and the training has been excellent,” he have resulted in cost savings of around Automotive Forum said: “The importance Guests on the day included Helga Rother said. “We’re constantly encouraged to ¤500,000,” said Roger. “But the real of manufacturing in Wales cannot be Simmonds, Honorary Consul for Germany improve our skills and knowledge. I’ve difference has been the workforce, who Huw Jenkins NVQ LII in Polymer stressed enough, as it provides almost a in Wales; Eleanor Marks, Tony Mizen and recently completed a forklift truck now show a greater willingness to learn Keith Hallett NVQ LII in Polymer Processing and Related Operations quarter of the country’s GDP.” He added Huw Davies from the Welsh Assembly; training course, an NVQ Level III and I’ve and to take responsibility for their own Processing and Related Operations that the employees at Bynea plant were Nia Griffith, MP for Llanelli; Ian Smith, started German language lessons. I also development. More than 100 employees, “dedicated, well-trained and flexible, with Sector Skills Advisor, SEMTA; Paul Byard, attend the local college one day each week.” for example, have voluntarily enrolled on an eagerness to learn new skills and are Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) our ‘Learn Direct’ courses and use our led by managers with a clear vision and Cymru; Tim Williams of the Welsh new Learning Centre.” determination to succeed.” Automotive Forum; Mark James, Chief Executive, Carmarthenshire County Council; and Tim McCaffrey of the University of Wales, Swansea. Gordon Taylor NVQ LIII in Business Darren Sadler Leadership Improvement Techniques. In addition Foundation Programme Through a combination of inspired Gordon was presented with his 25 leadership and an experienced, Every member of the workforce was years long service award well-motivated and well-trained interviewed by the senior management workforce, the Bynea plant has team, to explain the vision and to gone from strength to strength provide an opportunity for feedback in recent years. Part of the from each employee. plant’s success is due to an ongoing culture change A skills, knowledge and experience ‘gap’ initiative, which started in was identified between what the plant 2001. This programme has wanted to achieve and what the staff Mark Bevan NVQ LII in Polymer already proved so successful were actually capable of delivering. Jamie Davies MSc in Procurement Processing and Related Operations

IN MOTION | 15 X-LIFE

STUDENT AUTOMATION EXPANDING PROJECT TO SAVE £32,000 PORTFOLIO OF PER YEAR AT LLANELLI PREMIUM PRODUCTS 1957 NEW AXIAL SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARINGS BY DESIGNING A NEW AUTOMATED PROCESS FOR CHAMFERING BEARING COMPONENTS, IDEAL FOR HARSH OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION A TEAM OF A LEVEL PHYSICS STUDENTS FROM WALES WILL HELP SAVE £32,000 PER MACHINERY, ROLLING MILLS & LIFTING GEAR, SCHAEFFLER’S NEW X-LIFE AXIAL 2007 YEAR SCHAEFFLER UK’S COMPONENT MANUFACTURING PLANT IN LLANELLI. SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARINGS NOW OFFER MORE THAN DOUBLE THE LIFE. INNOVATION

aunched at this year’s Hannover availability, new design possibilities, more A new sheet y automating the process Fair, Schaeffler’s new premium economical bearing supports due to metal cage with of chamfering a new high L grade, X-life E1 spherical roller downsizing; and lower operating costs due improved roller B volume ball bearing, a team thrust bearings now boast to reduced energy consumption. guidance and of young engineers from significant improvements, including lubrication support, Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr̂ School in Wales will increased load ratings (static +10%, dynamic The most up-to-date kinematics reduce wear and help Schaeffler save more than £32,000 +35%), limiting speeds (+50%) and fatigue technology and software was used to extend the life of the bearing. per year. The engineering project was so limiting load (+70%). A revolutionary develop the new 294 and 293 series successful that it was recently awarded achievement is the bearing’s 170% increase bearings, which are made from superior Higher axial load carrying capacity the ‘Best Innovative Solution’ at this in bearing rating life. quality materials. The performance and lower bearing temperature as well as year’s EESW (Engineering Education improvements were made possible by improved resistance to wear have enabled a Scheme Wales) ‘Work of Excellence’ The technical benefits of the bearing are modifying and improving the bearing further increase in operational reliability and exhibition. numerous: operating life has more than contact geometry and bearing kinematics. economic efficiency. Moreover, the new doubled under the same loads or similar X-life E1 spherical roller thrust bearings offer The team comprised seven sixth form operating life is achieved under significantly This included adding longer rollers with larger an even better price/performance ratio. Users A-Level Physics students and their higher loads; suitable for high speed diameters, which results in higher load also benefit from higher machine availability teacher David Wheeler (see picture applications due to lower friction levels; ratings. Surface improvements on the rolling and lower operating costs through reduced right), working in close partnership with improved guidance and vibration elements also enable a lubrication film that energy consumption. Totally new engineers at Schaeffler UK’s characteristics due to very high running is capable of supporting even higher loads. opportunities have been opened up for manufacturing plant in Bynea, Llanelli. accuracy; less wear due to optimised Improved osculation conditions and design engineers: They can either achieve lubricant film formation; and the lubricant is additional profiles further optimise the higher performance with unchanged The objective of the project was to subjected to less strain due to lower bearing rolling contact. Modified osculation and bearing dimensions or they can realise more design an automated process for temperatures. For the customer, these precise rib geometry increase the load cost-effective downsized solutions. chamfering a specific type of ball components to a pre-determined point, the project. He commented: “We had to benefits translate into higher machine carrying capacity of the rib contact. bearing manufactured at the Schaeffler where a pneumatic cylinder was then point the students in the right direction plant. The existing process at Bynea was used to move the parts individually into on a couple of occasions and ensure a manual one, with one operator the correct location for chamfering. To that they didn’t over-engineer the NEW X-LIFE YOKE & STUD TYPE TRACK ROLLERS dedicated to the operation. The team’s align the part, a wheel-type mechanism solution. But we were particularly brief was to create a machine that was then used to rotate the pleased to see how the students tackled would automate this task and the component. During the rotation the engineering problems they were BY OPTIMISING THE RACEWAY GEOMETRY AND OUTER RING MATERIAL ON ITS RANGE OF factors the students had to consider process, two location dowels were faced with. Their enthusiasm, interest X-LIFE YOKE AND STUD TYPE TRACK ROLLERS, SCHAEFFLER HAS INCREASED THE BASIC included cost, productivity, health and raised by a spring in order to lock the and overall willingness to learn new skills RATING LIFE BY UP TO 30% AND IMPROVED LOAD CARRYING CAPACITIES BY UP TO 50%. safety, quality, reliability and process part in the correct position, before was a delight to see and should serve efficiency. chamfering the hole perfectly. them all well in their future careers.” y modifying the material of of the rolling element. Even at high loads, The quality of the outside surface of the the outer ring and by edge stresses are prevented. This leads to outer ring track is also improved by The final model, presented to a panel of The solution was not only very efficient David Wheeler commented: “I am B optimising the geometry of increased effective dynamic load ratings around 40%, giving increased protection Schaeffler staff, consisted of sloped – reducing the time taken for extremely proud of the students. They the raceways, the new X-life (by up to 9%) and increased effective of the mating track. X-life yoke and stud tracks of low friction material, so that chamfering by 20 per cent – but was have worked diligently over the last few PWTR and PWKR yoke and stud type static load ratings (by up to 30%). The type track rollers are based on double ANNIVERSARY gravity could be used to move the also projected to save the plant more months, giving up their spare time and track rollers now offer up to 50% higher basic rating life is therefore up to 30% row cylindrical roller bearings and are than £32,000 per year. Schaeffler UK lunch times in order to work on this load carrying capacities and up to 30% higher with the new range. fitted with lip seals to protect them was so impressed that a full-scale project. This was their first attempt to longer basic life ratings. against contamination. Separated construction of the model is currently compete at a national level. Even The outer ring material was modified by a central rib, the cylindrical being manufactured at the Bynea plant. though there were more than 100 In addition, the optimised lateral surface from case-hardened steel to rollers provide axial guidance of experienced teams competing, they profile and the improved surface quality through-hardened steel. Increased the outer ring. Stud type track The students chose the solution won the most important award. I would of the outer ring mean there is reduced fatigue strength under reversed bending rollers are equipped with a because it had low running costs (based like to thank Schaeffler UK for its time, overall stress on the mating track. This stress therefore leads to higher permitted hexagonal socket on both sides of on a low power input) and a 10% to expertise and dedication over the last provides a highly robust bearing support dynamic ring load (by up to 50%). the roller stud. Customers can also 20% reduction in operation time. few months in helping the pupils with an extended service life and higher request all-round corrosion Payback time for the machine was achieve their goal. Not only did the efficiency for the customer’s application. Increased proof stress leads to higher protection in the form of Schaeffler’s expected to be just two months. Jeff students win the award, but they also permitted static ring load chromium-free Corrotect® Guest, Maintenance/Development gained new skills and it has opened up By optimising the raceway geometry, (by up to 30%). anti-corrosion coating, or with a special Manager at Schaeffler UK was involved engineering as a career prospect.” Schaeffler has increased the TRIONDUR coating for high-level in supporting the students throughout effective load carrying length anti-wear protection.

IN MOTION | 16 IN MOTION | 17 BIG BIKES...

TRIUMPH IS BRITAIN’S ONLY REMAINING MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURER AND THE COMPANY HAS BEEN Chassis and Steering Propshaft A CUSTOMER OF SCHAEFFLER UK SINCE 1987, USING BEARINGS AND TAPPETS IN MANY OF ITS ENGINE, Safety factors are critical on the chassis and INA deep drawn bearings can be used as bearing FRAME AND TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS. SCHAEFFLER CURRENTLY SUPPLIES AROUND steering system and so Schaeffler can provide ball supports in the universal joints. These transmit precision and the coatings on the ring protect bearings with integrated seals that are lubricated power through the drive shaft. ‘Staked retention’ the component from corrosion during the 31% OF ALL BEARINGS ON TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AND IS CONSTANTLY WORKING ALONGSIDE for life and which offer good shock resistance and is an efficient method developed by Schaeffler operating life. TRIUMPH’S DESIGN ENGINEERS TO HELP TO CUT ENGINE WEIGHT, FRICTION AND FUEL CONSUMPTION. smooth operation. Their low wear and low friction that can enable the universal joints to be mounted characteristics also contribute to fuel savings. axially without clearance. This means excellent Accessories chaeffler bearings and Gearshift Sealed needle roller bearings are also used for symmetry and a reduction in vibration and Schaeffler can also provide motorcycle components are used Low friction FAG ball bearings and INA special swing arm designs. Sealed, adjustable engine noise. manufacturers with a number of bearings for S in the following needle roller bearings make gear shifting tapered roller bearings, angular contact ball other motorcycle parts, including lightweight, motorcycle applications: much easier on motorcycles. In contrast bearings or angular needle roller bearings can be ABS small drawn cup needle roller bearings with open to steel-steel or steel-aluminium used to support axial and radial loads in the If a motorcycle wheel locks, an INA sensor ring ends for starter motors and durable needle roller Crankshaft solutions, these rolling bearings offer steering head. Schaeffler’s ‘ELGES’ plain bearings can be used to trigger the ABS control system. bearings or ball bearings for oil pumps. Schaeffler’s low friction, high precision consistent, low radial internal clearance can be used for forks and suspension struts. High pitch accuracy requires manufacturing FAG ball bearings (with optional for the shift drum and wear-free integrated seal) and cylindrical roller operation. bearings are helping motorcycle manufacturers keep noise levels and fuel consumption to a minimum. INA needle roller and cage assemblies guided on the outside diameter (crank pin cages) can …AND LITTLE BIKES be used for the connecting rod bearing Belt Drive supports. The dry-running characteristics Mechanical and hydraulic chain are significantly improved by the use of tensioners with tensioner blades and CUSTOM BEARINGS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE BRITISH MANUFACTURED MOUNTAIN BIKE COMPONENTS coatings. chain guides can be used to dampen the vibrations from the timing chain. Piston pin bearings keep the radial This can reduce noise levels from the “We even tried manufacturing our own bearings heritage and the fact that they manufacture 90% internal clearance as small as possible. motorcycle and increase operating life. BY SWITCHING TO CUSTOM-DESIGNED for a short period to try to overcome the of the components themselves in the UK. Hope INA needle roller and cage assemblies SEALED BEARINGS FROM problem, but after switching to INA bearings, our Technology doesn’t manufacture complete bikes, Hope now holds a consignment stock of guided on the inside diameter (piston The camshaft can run with low friction SCHAEFFLER, UK-BASED MOUNTAIN quality, reliability and availablity of bearings has but makes thousands of different variations of custom-made, deep groove steel and stainless APPLICATIONS pin cages) have proved to be an ideal in maintenance-free needle roller BIKE MANUFACTURER HOPE improved dramatically.” bike components, including wheel hubs, disc steel cartridge bearings from Schaeffler for all its solution in wear-resistant designs with bearings or ball bearings. TECHNOLOGY HAS ELIMINATED brakes, brake calipers, hand finished wheel sets, hubs and head sets. Schaeffler will also lend its extreme temperatures. BEARING FAILURES ON ITS HEADSETS. Established 18 years ago, Hope Technology is lighting, stems, seat pins and clamps. technical bearings design expertise to Hope’s In the valve train, rocker arms, finger not a typical mountain bike manufacturer. Based next project – a new, integrated headset bearing followers and end pivot rocker arms in Barnoldswick in Lancashire, the company is The company even produces its own screws, nuts and a new stainless steel hub assembly, due to be or bucket type tappets with mechanical “After switching to custom-made, deep world-renowned for supplying high-end and spacers. The idea is to provide bike launched in the near future. or hydraulic valve lash adjustment groove bearings from Schaeffler for all our mountain bike components, designed to enhance enthusiasts with the opportunity to upgrade and elements, can ensure optimal valve hubs and headset assemblies, we’ve not had a the performance and reliability of the bike. enhance their experience by investing in “What I really liked about dealing with Schaeffler, performance on the engine. single bearing failure,” said Ian Weatherill, Its 60 staff, most of them engineers and skilled high-end products from Hope. “It means buyers is that they respected us as a company, even co-founder of Hope Technology, a UK-based machinists, are also mountain bike enthusiasts of mountain bikes can customise the bike to suit though we are quite a small manufacturer,” said Transmission company that dominates the European themselves and are fiercely proud of their the way they ride it,” explained Ian Weatherill. Ian Weatherill. “Paul Healey, Schaeffler’s account For drive shafts and output shafts, market for the supply of high performance manager, is always extremely helpful with new motorcycle manufacturers can use bike components and sub-assemblies to designs we are working on.” FAG ball bearings with optimised load mountain bike enthusiasts. ratings and INA space-saving drawn When it comes to design innovation, Hope cup cylindrical roller bearings. Schaeffler “We started using INA bearings around three Technology and Schaeffler share a very similar can also supply low noise, high speed years ago because we were having quality vision. As Paul Healey pointed out: “Most of gear bearing supports with lightweight, problems with supplies Hope Technology’s staff are bike enthusiasts split plastic cages, which increase the life from the Far East,” themselves and are actively encouraged to bring of the transmission system as they explained Ian. new design ideas to the table and discuss them minimise the risk of false ‘brinelling’. with the management team. Similarly, at Schaeffler, we encourage innovation and try to Clutch work as closely with the end customer as Durable release bearings with formed possible, preferably early in the design process, to rings can provide high load carrying help improve the overall design arrangement.” capacity in a small design space such as a motorcycle engine.

IN MOTION | 18 IN MOTION | 19 BEARING SOLUTIONS CUT COSTS, POWER AND WEIGHT IN CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

FROM BEARINGS FOR ARTICULATION JOINTS, HOSE REELS AND VIBRATORY ROLLERS, THROUGH TO BEARINGS FOR WIRE ROPE SHEAVES ON MOBILE CRANES, SCHAEFFLER’S RANGE PROVIDES CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS WITH CORROSION-RESISTANT, MAINTENANCE-FREE, EFFICIENT, HIGH PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS.

onstruction equipment and heavy vehicles are now The maintenance-free ELGES bearings C designed to meet strict are designed for high shock loads and European environmental alternating loads. standards and emissions targets. The engines that drive these vehicles, Contact pressure is up to 300N/mm2 for example, are designed to reduce (dynamic), or 500N/mm2 (static). both CO2 emissions and noise levels. Schaeffler offers radial, thrust and angular contact spherical plain bearing Schaeffler has been working closely with types, all with excellent load-weight construction vehicle and equipment performance ratios. Cylindrical roller bearing (LSL) with brass disc cage manufacturers for many years and by getting involved early in the design Premium Quality process, Schaeffler engineers have helped develop more innovative, Schaeffler also provides standard and efficient and cost effective bearing custom-designed bearing solutions for solutions. manufacturers of vertical crushers and for vibrators in vibratory compacting One area where construction vehicles equipment and sheet pile drivers. These can help the environment is by construction equipment is endured due considerably reduces the formation of bearings must withstand high shock eliminating the use of lubricants and to the solid and moisture-resistant rust on exposed bearing components. loads and radial acceleration in the engineers at Schaeffler have developed combination of the sliding layer and the smallest possible design space. ELGOGLIDE®, a range of maintenance- steel support body. Overall, the For wire rope sheaves in mobile cranes, Misaligned bearings and shaft free bearings that require no lubrication. customer receives a bearing solution Schaeffler’s range of INA SLO4.. RR, full deflections put extra strain on the that is offers a well-balanced complement cylindrical roller bearings bearings and ambient conditions are combination of high load capacity, are designed to withstand high loads. often unfavourable. excellent wear and frictional behaviour, Lip seals, special grease and Schaeffler’s CONSTRUCTION as well as outstanding dry running rust-resistant surface coating, In many cases, because conventional characteristics. Corrotect®, also offer highly effective cylindrical bearings cannot meet these Four point protection from contamination and high requirements, Schaeffler can offer contact ball bearing with Easy-to-Mount water splash. customers its premium-grade, X-life internal gear range of bearings. The maintenance work and time The bearings are easy to mount in wire consuming mounting operations rope sheaves. Due to annular grooves, These include Schaeffler’s FAG single involved in installing bearings to the outer rings are simply located with row cylindrical roller bearings (NJ) with construction equipment and vehicles, retaining rings. brass cages. For these bearings, the interrupts construction work X-life version results in 18% higher load unnecessarily. For this reason, Schaeffler Schaeffler’s four-point contact ball carrying capacity, which increases the has developed a range of ready-to- bearings and ELGES spherical plain basic rating life of the bearing by more ELGES X-life mount bearing support systems that bearings are used to support articulation than 70%. Large Spherical Plain Bearing incorporate ELGOGLIDE® high joints on construction vehicles. This Schaeffler’s ELGES bearings are coated performance plain bearings. combination offers a rugged, compact In addition, Schaeffler’s range of with a sliding surface based on Teflon® design for torsional and steering low-friction cylindrical roller bearings fabric. They therefore require no These bearings are easy to mount, with motion. The four-point contact ball LSL (with disk cage) and ZSL (with additional lubricant supply; the PTFE in all components – pins, tensioning bearing has a high load rating, is very plastic spacers) are ideal for demanding the slideway lining ensures functional system and plain bearings – fitting stiff and easy to mount. With its requirements in terms of dynamics reliability and enables maintenance-free together perfectly. The units are pressed clearance-free, preloaded raceway load carrying capacity. In vibratory operation for the life of the part. into housings and frames and require no system, this bearing is more than a compactors, for example, the bearing Oscillating motion such as the frequent additional axial location. Implementing match for the requirements in these speeds can reach 2,500 rpm and swivelling motion present in the appropriate surface treatment types of applications. accelerations can be up to 500m/s2.

IN MOTION | 20 IN MOTION | 21 LARGE SPLIT SERVICE REDUCING BEARINGS ON STEEL HEAVY PLANT MILL REPLACED IN

OVERHAUL COSTS JUST THREE DAYS FAG Industrial Services

SPLIT SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARINGS FROM eplacing or removing FAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (F’IS) HAS SUCCESSFULLY SCHAEFFLER UK NOT ONLY HELP MINING AND damaged or worn parts on COMPLETED THE REPLACEMENT OF LARGE, SPLIT QUARRYING COMPANIES REDUCE DOWNTIME, R heavy machinery and SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARINGS ON A CRITICAL,140-TONNE equipment can be a real BUT ALSO SIMPLIFY MOUNTING AND HELP STEEL MILL CONVERTER WITHIN THREE DAYS. headache for manufacturing companies, REDUCE ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE COSTS. particularly those in the mining, quarrying and mineral processing sector, where his important The bearings on the converter are from the value of capital equipment and maintenance work on a Schaeffler’s FAG range of split spherical production machinery is normally high. T trunnion bearing was roller bearings. With an outside diameter carried out on a of 1,180mm, a bore of 900mm and a Repair and overhaul of components 140-tonne steel mill converter at weight of 800kg, these bearings are soaks up valuable time and resources, ThyssenKrupp’s steel production plant in designed to withstand the high forces often resulting in costly production Split spherical roller bearings are Terni, Italy. acting on the pressure ellipse of the downtime, while the equipment or particularly useful when several solid loaded roller and the outer ring, which machinery is offline being repaired. The spherical roller bearings are being used While most of the plant’s 3,500 measures just a few square centimetres. harsh operating environment may also to support a complex drive shaft, or employees were enjoying their annual The bearings also have to withstand result in more regular maintenance and where the bearing needs replacing but is Summer shutdown in 2006, engineers extremely harsh conditions – high overhaul being required on machinery. located in a tight space on a machine, from F’IS set about replacing the large, operating loads, dirt and high temperatures. so access is restricted. heavy, split spherical roller (trunnion) The Scunthorpe plant uses three Basic Dismantling and assembly procedures bearings on one of the plant’s two, With split spherical roller bearings, Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) plant vessels, can be complicated and often involve With split spherical roller bearings, the 140-tonne high-grade steel converters. assembly is simplified and mounting which convert molten iron from the drives being disconnected, belts, pulleys, inner ring, outer ring and cage assembly made easier, therefore the costs of blast furnaces into steel. Each vessel gears, bearings, couplings and shafts are split. A cylindrical bore provides The shutdown is normally used to carry production downtime, particularly on heavy weighs 1,300 tonnes, supported on two, being disassembled or removed. direct mounting onto the shaft. These out important maintenance work, plant and machinery, are reduced. F’IS 1.75m diameter spherical roller bearings Equipment such as bucket wheel bearings typically offer high thrust load including relining and modification of is also working closely with UK-based from FAG. As Ian Taylor, business excavators, winch drums, screw capability and dynamically compensate the two mill converters. steelmakers to ensure that production development engineer for plant conveyors, mixers and stirrers, mills, for any misalignment. downtime is kept to a minimum. condition monitoring at CNES says: crushers, rotary kilns, fans and blowers, “The delivery lead time for bearings of drive and line shafts requires regular With the FAG range of split spherical this magnitude can be as long as 12 to maintenance, repair and overhaul. roller bearings from Schaeffler UK, the 18 months, with plant downtime for a outside diameter, outer ring width and planned bearing change requiring Where solid rather than split spherical shaft seat diameter are identical to the three weeks. roller bearings are used, companies should dimensions of the standard spherical choose to fit the split type instead. roller bearings range. This means The relatively high cost of the bearing Mounting of split bearings normally customers can easily replace solid becomes almost insignificant compared leads to a reduction of machinery bearings with split versions with an to the overall production outage costs. downtime and maintenance costs. adapter sleeve. The FAG range includes By working closely with engineers from In many cases, split bearings can also both glass fibre reinforced polyamide or F’IS, we removed the existing bearings reduce the cost of new designs, because brass cages, and for special applications, and fitted the new bearings. This took the bearings simplify the assembly split bearings with separate clamping just four days of the three-week process and mounting procedure. rings can be supplied. planned outage, before the panels and screens were refitted, the supporting frame removed and the plant recommissioned.” ThyssenKrupp’s fitters initially The Corus Group’s steelmaking dismounted the drive and bull gear plant in Scunthorpe, for example, (a toothed gear wheel that enables recently underwent major tilting of the converter) on one of the bearing replacement converters, then took the opportunity work. Corus Northern of calling in F’IS engineers to do some Engineering Services preventive maintenance on the FAG- (CNES) worked supplied trunnion bearings. Hermann closely with F’IS to Eußner, chief fitter at F’IS comments: save at least five weeks “Prepared down to the very last detail of production. and perfectly organised, the bearing replacement was carried out according to schedule within three days.”

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NEW PRODUCT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS PROCHECK AND COATINGS FOR INTELLIGENT, ONLINE HARSH ENVIRONMENTS MONITORING

BY INVESTING IN A NEW DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FOR SURFACE COATINGS OF BEARING SCHAEFFLER UK HAS LAUNCHED A NEW ONLINE MONITORING SYSTEM, THE FAG PROCHECK, COMPONENTS AND BY CONTINUING TO INVEST IN R&D, THE SCHAEFFLER GROUP CAN WHICH DETECTS PLANT OR MACHINERY FAULTS EARLY - PREVENTING COSTLY BREAKDOWNS, OFFER CUSTOMERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SPECIAL BEARING MATERIALS AND REDUCING PRODUCTION DOWNTIME AND IMPROVING MAINTENANCE PLANNING. COATINGS, WHICH IMPROVE BEARING PERFORMANCE AND PROTECT PARTS FROM CORROSION, WEAR, FRICTION AND SLIPPAGE IN EVERY APPLICATION. roCheck enables maintenance teams to he new development centre, Cronidur® and Cronitect® are superior to Ideal for aggressive atmospheres at high P monitor vibration levels and MATERIALS located at the Schaeffler conventional corrosion-resistant steels temperatures, Protect B is a coating diagnose faults on critical T Group’s headquarters in for rolling bearings in terms of corrosion comprising two layers: a thin chromium rotating plant and machinery, helping to MONITORING Herzogenaurach, will research resistance, wear resistance and fatigue coating covered by a chromium mixed prevent costly machine breakdowns and and develop new processes and strength. They have very high corrosion oxide layer, the latter providing eliminating problems before they occur. combinations of unique materials and resistance against aqueous media and corrosion-resistance by supporting the ProCheck is suitable for use in virtually bearing coatings technologies. While heavily diluted acids, alkalines or salt lubricant. The coating offers high any industrial sector. Schaeffler’s standard bearings guarantee solutions. Potential applications are clean anti-wear protection together with high customers optimum performance and rooms, electronic component anti-corrosion protection. Ian Pledger, Field Service Engineer at long service life, in some harsh operating manufacturing plants, pharmaceuticals FAG Industrial Services (FIS), commented: environments, a standard bearing material and food production. Black oxidising coatings are also available, “What really differentiates ProCheck or coating may need to be upgraded. which are ideally suited to rollers and from other products is its inherent Other special materials include ceramic rings for bearings in wind turbines and rail flexibility due to its modular design. Coatings are applied to the surfaces of rolling bearing components, which provide traction motor bearings. This means the system can be easily rolling bearing components without excellent characteristics for certain integrated into a customer’s existing forming a material bond, for example, by applications. Silicon nitride balls, for example, A copper coating is also available for control and automation environment.” diffusion between the coating and base are light and offer a longer operating life emergency lubricant on bearing cages, material. In many cases, it is sufficient to than standard steel ball elements. whilst silver coatings are used for the coat only part of the bearing or one of same purpose on aerospace bearings. the parts that come into rolling contact. High performance plastics such as PEEK Titanium nitride offers the customer wear Schaeffler can advise customers when a can also be used for bearing components protection in jet engine bearings. As many coating is appropriate and what type operating in corrosive environments. PEEK rolling bearings are used in electric Data recording should be used for a certain application. is resistant to high temperatures and, motors, the bearings must be electrically The sensors record data from rotating depending on the load, is suitable for insulated to prevent passage of electric plant continuously and initial assessment As well as offering special corrosion- operating temperatures of up to 250°C. current. The outside diameters and the is carried out by ProCheck. If defined resistant coatings such as Corrotect®, faces, or alternatively the bore and the alarm limits are exceeded, alert warnings

COATINGS COATINGS Protect A and Protect B, Schaeffler can Schaeffler offers three special coatings faces, are coated with aluminium oxide. are automatically generated and sent to also provide a range of corrosion- that improve the corrosion-resistance defined interfaces, where they undergo resistant materials for rolling bearings that and/or wear resistance of the surface. further assessment. The stored operate in corrosive environments. algorithms process the data to extract Corrotect® is a relatively low cost, zinc the necessary information on the While standard steel bearing materials alloy coating with cathodic protection, condition of the machine and this initial provide satisfactory corrosion resistance which is effective against condensation, check is independent the server PC. in many applications, for higher rainwater, contaminated water and weak ProCheck is intelligent, easy to set up Once set up, the system will operate This means all ProCheck systems in a performance requirements, highly alkaline and weak acidic cleaning agents. and is both robust and reliable. In automatically and continuously to network can operate independently of a corrosion-resistant, nitrogen alloyed addition, the system’s modular measure, record and analyse vibration server connection and store their data martensitic HNS (high nitrogen) steels – Protect A is a pure, matt grey coloured construction means it can easily cater data from rotating plant and, as a result, on a permanent memory medium. such as Schaeffler’s Cronidur® and chromium coating with a pearly surface for different maintenance and condition will detect changes in behaviour early The system can accommodate up to 16 recently developed Cronitect® steels – are structure. Lubricant is retained between monitoring strategies employed across and alert maintenance personnel to a sensor channels plus additional analogue also available. the pearls, therefore effective anti-wear different industry sectors. potential problem before it actually occurs. and digital inputs and outputs, and so protection is achieved, even under mixed can be expanded from monitoring an Cronitect® is a new high-grade friction or slippage conditions. During It is, for example, ATEX-certified and so The ProCheck system can be easily individual machine, right up to martensitic hardening steel, developed for running-in, the rolling elements and seals can be used in hazardous or explosive expanded and customised through a monitoring complete production plants. rolling bearings, which offers maximum burnish the surface, which leads to environments. new expansion slot system and digital Multiple ProCheck units can be corrosion resistance under extreme reduced friction coefficients. Protect A is filter algorithms. connected to a network and managed conditions, for example, in dry running resistant to various chlorides, oils, sulphur The system has a range of using the same database. Further applications or when the bearings are in compounds, chlorine compounds and communications interfaces so that it can The unit is therefore easy to integrate parameters such as temperature, contact with aggressive media such as weak acidic media. be easily integrated with a company’s into an existing production data pressure, load, speed, torque, oil status water, acids and cleaning agents. existing plant management or production management system, statistical process and oil quality can be recorded and control and maintenance systems. control (SPC) system or PLC network. correlated with the vibration data.

IN MOTION | 24 IN MOTION | 25 IN MOTION | 9 Brad Voth (right), Captain of Cardiff Devils, sporting the INA logo on his sleeve, with (from the left) David Longstaff, Captain of Newcastle Vipers, Keelan Thomas, and Tracy Jones, of the Finance Department, Llanelli.

DISTRIBUTOR NEWS IN-HOUSE NEWS RELIANCE CELEBRATES LONG SERVICE A MOVE TO A NEW HOME AWARDS LLANELLI THE RELIANCE BEARING AND GEAR CO LTD., SCHAEFFLER DISTRIBUTORS IN IRELAND, CELEBRATED ITS MOVE TO A NEW HOME IN LITTLE ISLAND, CO. CORK EARLIER THIS YEAR. INA SPONSORS THEIR PURPOSE-BUILT PREMISES WERE OFFICIALLY OPENED BY THE MINISTER FOR ENTERPRISE, TRADE AND EMPLOYMENT, MICHEÁL MARTIN, T.D. CARDIFF DEVILS

he move is another step in o promote the fact that has already been successfully promoted the progress of the LuK Aftermarket Services by the Sheffield Steelers Ice Hockey will be handling the INA team, and involves players visiting local company, which was T T portfolio of automotive schools to give youngsters an insight originally founded in Cork aftermarket products, a sponsorship into how damaging drugs can be. in 1925 by Horace Rhodes Kenworthy. deal has been set up with the Cardiff Following the visit each school or club The firm’s expansion through the Devils Ice Hockey team, which is based pupils are then invited to see the team decades has mirrored the close to the INA automotive in action. The Schaeffler initiative is A total of twenty members of the Llanelli team were industrialisation of the country, as the manufacturing plant in Llanelli. The now to be opened up to other teams in recently presented with long service awards. They are company evolved its product range to sponsorship deal is also closely linked to ice hockey and the local Hereford pictured here at the award ceremony: service the requirements of the the “Say No to Drugs” campaign, which United Football Club is also taking part. Front row (kneeling) David Warlow (10), Allan Edwards (15), industrial and agricultural markets and Lee Pratt (10), Charles Bunyan (10) latterly, the high value technological and Second row Francis Thomas (10), Judith Evans (10), Penny pharmaceutical sectors. The current (L-R: Jack Walsh, Edwards (10), Helen James (10) Micheál Martin) Middle row Adrian Roberts, Maureen Jones (10), Richard Delve product portfolio provides a one-stop (10), Paul Owens (10), Roger Evans, Gordon Taylor (25), Clive shop to customers for all their Jenkins (10), Gilda de Gruchy (10), Tracy Jones (10) maintenance, repair and on-going The Kenworthy family’s association with comments, "INA, and latterly, Schaeffler Back row Keith Jones (10), Rob Harries (10), Jarrod Hughes (10), operation requirements. As the firm the company continues through UK has enjoyed a long association with Dean Williams (15), Stuart Jenkins (10) vacates its city centre location to Company Sales Director, Peter Reliance in Southern Ireland for 25 of establish its new Headquarters at Creighton and Technical Director, Mark the 50 years that Jack has served with Little Island, Managing Director, Jack Kenworthy, both great grandson’s of the Company. SUTTON COLDFIELD Walsh said, “This historic company has Horace Rhodes Kenworthy. Another always embraced change when it is in interesting fact is that Jack Walsh has We congratulate Jack on this the best interest of its customers. also celebrated 50 years of tremendous milestone and in steering Pupils from Llanedeyrns School, one of the first visited under the new initiative, From its humble origins on Queen uninterrupted service with Reliance in the Company towards the success it is pictured at a Cardiff Devils match, all wearing T-shirts sponsored by INA. Street in the city centre, to this 2007. Des Pattinson, National Sales enjoying today. We look forward to magnificent 25,000 sq ft facility in Little Manager at Schaeffler UK who has continuing this positive growth with Island, Reliance has always been about known Jack for almost 25 years Reliance in the future". TONY SLATER RETIRES quality and service.” Tony Slater, sales engineer for the Heavy Industry and Industrial Distribution team, retired recently. A BIG PUSH FOR CHILDREN IN NEED Tony joined FAG 8 years ago as a sales engineer for the York area, specialising Sutton Coldfield Long Service Awards were presented chaeffler UK was in industrial gearboxes. Presenting him during the festive celebrations. delighted to be one of with his retirement gift is Des Picture shows left to right: Ann Sargent (10), Roger Evans, Claire the sponsors of a Pattinson, National Sales Manager. Rhodes (15), Kate Hartigan, Richard Hall, Angela Powell (10), S special effort to raise Adrian Roberts, Claire Griffin (15), Des Pattinson. funds for ‘Children in Need’ by staff at the Jaguar and Land Rover Design Centre at Gaydon. Pictured left is Lorna Rae Hopkins, With Pudsey shouting NEW ARRIVALS... second child of Leigh and Janet encouragement, two teams, Hopkins (Leigh is Regional Sales made up of Gaydon staff and representatives from sponsors, Pictured is Charlie James Hall, son Engineer for PT&R and Janet pushed a new Jaguar XF and a Land of Richard Hall, who is General is a Business Analyst in the Rover Freelander 2 over a two-mile Manager of the Automotive Commercial Department at course at the Gaydon site. Division at Sutton Coldfield. Schaeffler UK’s Sutton Coldfield The effort raised nearly £5000 for Charlie was born on 12th May and offices). Lorna was born on 9th the Christmas charity. weighed in at 7lb 1oz. November and weighed in at 8lb 5oz.

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Application Underground Train Door Slider Solution Linear Ball Bearing KS

Dreamliner First in Line contract The World’s largest range of linear systems

The range of linear motion products The range includes: available from Schaeffler (UK) is the Shaft guidance systems most comprehensive from a single Track roller guidance systems IN THIS ISSUE... source in the world. 13 6 18 5 Ball guidance systems Roller guidance systems The products include bearings, Flat cage guidance systems shafts, guideways, accessories and Linear actuators and tables complete systems, providing machine builders with a one-stop-shop capable Plus a full range of accessories and, Schaeffler (UK) Ltd of meeting their linear guidance where required, a range of special Tel: 0121 351 3833 Fax: 0121 351 7686 requirements across the complete coatings design to further improve E-mail: [email protected] spectrum of applications. the performance of linear bearings. Web: www.schaeffler.co.uk Llanelli celebrates Ford Engineers Bearing technology World record run fifty years - Special gather for Schaeffler for big bikes and with Schaeffler Supplement Innovation Event little bikes bearings World Leaders in Rolling Bearings, Plain Bearings, Linear Systems and Engine Components