Customer Success Story
BHP Billiton Base Metals is a business unit of BHP Billiton, one of the world’s top producers of copper, silver, lead and uranium and a leading producer of zinc. Operating Australia’s largest underground mine, most of BHP Billiton employees live in the local township, about 16 km south of the operations. The township has a population of about 4000.
Benefits
Significantly reduced installation time. The bearing change was accomplished within the time frame of a scheduled shutdown – no equipment down-time occurred.
No need to remove shaft mounted gear box. This task would have been a major exercise given the size and condition the shaft mounted connection was in.
No need for alignment after work is finished – repositioned the assembly onto existing jack bolts.
No need for special tools such as hydraulic nuts or similar
Installation was performed and fully supervised by Schaeffler Engineering.
Performed repair of the lubrication system and initial grease fill as per recommended specification.
Challenge
Solution
What's Special
The Schaeffler remedy means for the customer a complete solution from a single source. The use of the Schaeffler split bearing has significantly reduced time and costs involved to perform the repair of this bearing position. The Schaeffler mounting service ensures a professional installation.
Technical Information
Technical Information about the Solution
Split spherical roller bearing: FAG.231SM380MA
Inner diameter: 380 mm
Outer diameter: 650 mm
Width: 200 mm
Fitting width: 270 mm
