INDUSTRY
Mechanical Engineering
CUSTOMER
Our client develops, designs and sells 3-spindle Machine Tools.
BACKGROUND
They offer over 3 times greater productivity with a single robot and its 3-spindle system ensures much lower running costs, saving on space, energy and specialist intervention. These are unique machines with a high degree of specialization and specific requirements.
CHALLENGES FACED
The customer was looking for sealing solutions to avoid bearing oil leakage or debris inclusions.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Speed: Medium and low speeds
SOLUTION AND BENEFIT
GUARDIAN® has been installed between the housings and their spindles. Bearing oil leakage and debris inclusions are eliminated now.
The Customer specified GUARDIAN® in all machines of a special model replacing original labyrinth seals.
The introduction of GUARDIAN® simplified the overall design and related installations. Machine reliability increased reducing the total cost of production.
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