Can You Make a Bearing Run Without Grease?

Case Study

Improving Efficiency in Aluminum Can Production

The Challenge:

Mandrels in their painting line were plagued by compromised bearing lubricant caused by aluminum particles from a vacuum environment. This led to accelerated bearing wear, shorter service life, and quality claims from their customers due to surfacecontamination before painting.


The Solution:

CeramicSpeed Xtreme 025 6205 2RZ/CSB.C3 PEEK bearings with SlipCoat coating were the
optimal choise for a revolutionary bearing solution with:

  • FDA approval
  • Temperature stability from -20°C to 260°C
  • No oil droplets during operation

The Results and Gains:
  • 9 months of continuous operation with significantly longer service intervals.
  • Reduced downtime and risk of claims.
  • A proven solution for an issue that had plagued existing machinery for years.