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• Should remanufactured bearings become the norm?  

  It takes approximately 100 process steps to produce a new bearing, compared to roughly ten for a remanufactured bearing, according to SKF. It’s no surprise, therefore, that there has been an increasing demand for remanufactured bearings in heavy duty industrial applications. Chris Johnson* explores this attractive alternative to bearing replacement.

• Emergency planning service 

  WATKINS HIRE reports it has introduced its Temperature Control Emergency Planning Service (TCEPS). The company says TCEPS has been introduced to assist all organisations that rely on steam, heating, hot water or cooling for uninterrupted business continuity. Watkins says its three levels of plan can be tailored to the individual requirements of clients.

• Steel Navigator  

  OVAKO says its Steel Navigator is a digital platform that allows customers to search for and identify the best steel for their applications. The company says the investment in Steel Navigator is part of its global digitalisation strategy and underscores the group’s objective to provide its customers with the best service in the industry.

• Maximising bearing service life 

  Although every bearing has a pre-calculated service life, research has shown that two thirds fall short of their potential lifecycle. Peter Townsend, product manager bearings at ERIKS, offers a ten point plan to help customers get the most from their bearings.

• Reduced lead times 

  SANDVIK reports its Distribution Center Venlo (DC Venlo) in the Netherlands has undergone a major refurbishment and upgrade project while also introducing new product lines and initiatives to advance its service provision for customers and this includes reductions in international lead times by weeks.