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ISSUE 3 - May 2005

PRAXIS Partnership forproblem solving

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chaeffler KG has been created tooptimise processes within the twocompanies and to simplify the differentlegal structures which are unnecessarily

impeding operational integration, a move which willsignificantly improve the competitiveness of theSchaeffler Group within the global bearing market.

It is expected that unnecessary bureaucracy will beeliminated, resources such as those in R&D will bemore efficiently implemented and shared processeswill be simplified. It is also anticipated thatemployee development opportunities will beimproved as a result.

The INA and FAG brands will remain unchanged inthe marketplace and the interface with allemployees will not be affected.

The Schaeffler Group consists of the INA Group,the FAG Group and the LuK Group. As an existingmember of the Schaeffler Group, LuK alreadyoperates identical processes and structures andtherefore retains its current legal status.

On an operational level, INA, LuK and FAGorganisations have already been legally integrated invarious forms in the Netherlands, Sweden, Norwayand Brazil. Further legal integration will take place in2005 in the USA, Canada, Argentina, China, Japanand South Africa.

Many new and innovative productsfrom the areas of rolling bearings, linearand direct drive technology andcondition monitoring, were on displayon the Schaeffler Group stand.

The show motto was summed up byone such bearing unveiled at the show.The ASSR (Anti Slippage SphericalRoller bearing) is a revolutionary newbearing for the paper industry and wasdeveloped by bearing experts at INAFAG. Asked to look specifically at

solving the problem of slippage damagein paper machinery, they came up with a bearing which combines bothballs and rollers in one highperformance solution.

The bearing is the first of its kind in the world and consists primarily of the rings of a standard spherical roller bearing with rolling elements made up of a row of alternate balls and barrel rollers. In the “low load phase” the ball setensures slippage-free operation. In the “high load phase” the ballsbecome subordinate and the barrelrollers take over the load-bearing task.

Patented by the Schaeffler Group, thisbearing has been on test at a paper millfor over a year and has proved highlysuccessful in preventing slippage.

Not only has machine availabilityincreased but the bearing is alsocharacterised by quiet running even atvery high speeds and is interchangeablewith standard bearings.

Other highlights included intelligentmechatronics systems, X-life high-performance bearings with extendedlife, special X-life anti-corrosion andanti-wear coatings for linear guidancesystems (see page 9) and all the toolsneeded for condition-basedmaintenance.

Advances in automotive technologyhave also been made possible with thehelp of experts from the SchaefflerGroup, and examples of these were also on display.

“With innovative products, optimisedprocessed and our courage to makechanges, I am optimistic that we can achieve a further significantincrease in our growth in 2005”, said Dr Geissinger, CEO of the Schaeffler Group.

SCHAEFFLER KG– INA AND FAG ARE NOW LEGALLYINTEGRATED

THE SCHAEFFLERGROUP MAKES AN IMPRESSIVEAPPEARANCE ATHANOVER 2005

COVER STORYNEW AIRBUS FINDS ITSBEARINGS SEE PAGE 4Cover image © AIRBUS 2005

FOLLOWING THE SUCCESSFULORGANISATIONAL AND OPERATIONALINTEGRATION OF INA SCHAEFFLERKG AND FAG KUGELFISCHER AG &CO OHG WITHIN THE SCHAEFFLERGROUP, THE SENIOR MANAGEMENTOF INA AND THE FAG EXECUTIVEBOARD IN GERMANY HAVE NOWDECIDED TO LEGALLY INTEGRATETHE TWO COMPANIES, THUSCREATING A NEW LEGAL ENTITY – SCHAEFFLER KG.

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THE SCHAEFFLER GROUP PRESENTED ITS MANY PRODUCTAND SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS AT THIS YEAR’S HANOVER FAIRUNDER THE MOTTO “ADDED VALUE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS”. IN AN AREA OF MORE THAN 850M2, THE THREE CORE BRANDSOF THE SCHAEFFLER GROUP – INA, LUK AND FAG –COMBINED THEIR COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS ANDSERVICES TO OFFER THE CUSTOMER A COMPLETE SERVICEFROM A TO Z. “ANYONE WHO TODAY ONLY SELLS ROLLINGBEARINGS WILL FIND IT DIFFICULT TOMORROW TO GET HISPRODUCTS ACCEPTED”, COMMENTS ROBERT SCHULLAN, VICE PRESIDENT, SCHAEFFLER GROUP INDUSTRIAL.

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FIRST FLIGHTTHE AIRBUS COMPLETES ITS MAIDEN FLIGHT


A380 production facility - Toulouse, France A380 cabin, upper deck business class

s from 2006, this enginewill power the Airbus A380,which will be the largestairliner in the world.

The contract with Rolls-Royce is a long-term supply agreement and is scheduledto begin in 2005 with the engine’s volumeproduction. The contract will be worth asales volume of some ¤20 million in thefirst five years of volume delivery.

"It is extremely exciting to be involved inthe Airbus A380 project, which isdestined to make history as the world’slargest airliner," said Robert Globe, sales director, INA FAG UK.

"It is testament to FAG’s expertise andexperience within the aerospace industrythat we were chosen over othermanufacturers to supply all of the main

shaft bearings and components for thisprestigious aircraft’s engine."

FAG Aerospace will also supply the secondengine concept for the Airbus A380. The GP7000, which has been developedby Pratt & Whitney and General Electric,

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FAG AEROSPACE IS FLYING HIGH AFTER BEING CHOSEN AS THE SOLE SUPPLIER OF ALL JETENGINE BEARINGS AND COMPONENTS FOR THE NEW ROLLS-ROYCE ‘TRENT 900’ ENGINE.

will include FAG main shaft bearings,which are currently being developed byFAG Aerospace in Canada.

The Airbus A380 will be the world’s first twin-deck and four-aisle airliner. Each aircraft will have four engines,generating a thrust of 70,000 lb, withthe slightly modified freight versiongenerating a thrust of 77,000 lb. The Airbus A380 is capable of carryingup to 800 passengers or 150 tonnes of freight, and its take-off weight isquoted at 560 tonnes. In comparative terms not only is it the largest aircraft in the world, but it is also the quietest, the lightest, the cleanest and the most economical.Rolls Royce Trent 900 Engine

Unless otherwise acknowledged all images © AIRBUS 2005

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FAKE BEARINGS CAN BE A REAL DANGER

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olling bearings are

safety-critical

products. Only

when they have

passed a series of extensive

tests and quality inspections are

INA and FAG bearings for cars,

trains or aircraft introduced to

the market.

Cheap counterfeits have not

undergone such inspections.

Inferior materials are used

instead of high-grade steel and

lubricants. And when it comes

to precision and service life,

cheap bearings often fail shortly

after the running-in stage. At

best, the user does not enjoy

the anticipated bearing performance.

But the consequences can be much

worse, including total machine failure

and safety risks.

So where does the danger lurk?

Backyard workshops do not always

deliver inferior products. Quality

certificates are more important than

impressively furnished sales offices. But

independent dealers and workshops – in

particular in the Middle East and in Asia

– often buy large amounts at the rolling

bearing bazaars in Damascus, Dubai or

Bombay. Junk and cheap forgeries are

sold here, manufactured in so-called

"flying factories". Company addresses

change as often as the forgeries

themselves. If the factories are closed

down by the state authorities,

production will continue at another

location on the very next day.

How can customers protect themselves?

If the counterfeiters are not very

particular about the spelling on the

packaging or deliberately use similar-

sounding product names, products can

easily be recognized as forgeries. "Real"

copies that look exactly like the original

are more difficult to identify. In such

cases, the packaging resembles the

original down to the latest detail and

the bearing looks good at first glance.

But there may be hidden weaknesses:

• The raceways have not been hardened.

• There is no protection against corrosion.

• Seals and lubricant do not serve their

purpose.

• The manufacturer has used standard

steel instead of high-nitride special steel.

For this reason customers should pay

particular attention to the stamping and

compare the catalogue numbers.

If there is any doubt at all, there is only

one recommendation – don’t touch it!

A recent case of product forgery was

uncovered thanks to the cooperation

of one of our distribution partners.

A customer had turned to the FAG

distributor and complained about the

failure of several bearing types although

he had not bought the bearings at the

distributor. The distribution partner

reacted promptly and forwarded the

respective bearings to FAG for

inspection.

The examination report left no doubt:

These bearings were forgeries.

The folding boxes showed inaccuracies

in the packaging date, year code and

bearing designation. The raceways were

poorly ground and the bearing had an

unclear marking punch instead of the

usual clear laser etching. Furthermore,

the bearings did not have any lubrication

grooves in the outer ring.

Obviously the customer had purchased

these products on the grey market. With

the help of our authorised distribution

partner, it has also been possible to

track down the illegal dealers who most

probably bought the counterfeits in the

Far East. Now the matter has gone to

court.

In conclusion, we strongly recommendcustomers use authorised distributionchannels or deal directly with the INAFAG sales company. Better safe thansorry!

PRODUCTS

COUNTERFEIT BEARING PRODUCTS AREA PROBLEM, NOT ONLY FOR THEBEARING MANUFACTURER THEMSELVESBUT FOR END USERS, DISTRIBUTORSAND CONSUMERS AROUND THE WORLD.

WHAT LOOKS LIKE A REAL BARGAIN ATFIRST SIGHT CAN TURN OUT TO BE AREAL DANGER LATER ON.

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he Southern African LargeTelescope (SALT) is locatedin the Karoo desert inSouth Africa and will give a

glimpse into the history of the universe.It will collect light that was emitted bystars and galaxies some 13,5 millionyears ago. The telescope is a billiontimes more powerful than the humaneye and, explains Andreas Pieper, INA’sHead of Technical Market Developmentfor Asia, South Africa and Australia, "thetelescope can in principle detect thelight of a burning candle on the moon!"

SALT is located 1800 metres above sealevel where good wind conditions andlow levels of ambient light ensure thebest observation opportunities. In thetown of Sutherland, 10 km away, noartificial light is allowed to shinebetween the hours of 22.00 and 05.00.

The outstanding design features of SALTare that there is no need to move thetelescope during observation in order tocompensate for rotation of the earthand the mirror is installed at a fixedinclination angle of approximately 37degrees to the zenith.

The reflector unit measures 11 metresin diameter and consists of 91hexagonal, aluminium coated mirrorsthat can be individually aligned. The entire reflector unit is supported by air bearings and guided by an INArotary table bearing YRTM 395. With a restricted axial and radial runout of

3µm and an encoder measurementaccuracy +/- 3 angular seconds, itprecisely fulfils the required accuracy.

The bundled signal is received by thefour and a half tonne “tracker”, which issupported by six INA telescopic strutsspecially designed for SALT with theappropriate INA cardanic joints. The tracker can be precisely positionedto 6µm. A support roller combination,including 58 INA stud type track

rollers of type NUKR 40 guides therotatable cupola.

“The operators of SALT confirmed to usthat our bearings have passed all thetests and are running to their completesatisfaction” says Andreas Pieper. This is INA's first order for such atelescope. The construction of a furthereight telescopes of this size in the USAis under consideration.

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THE LARGEST OPTICAL TELESCOPE SOUTH OF THEEQUATOR IS SOON TO BE COMPLETED AND OPERATES WITHINA ROTARY TABLE BEARINGS, STUD TYPE TRACKROLLERS, TELESCOPIC STRUTS AND CARDANIC JOINTS.

Six INA telescopic struts specially designed for SALT with appropriate INA cardanicjoints support the tracker that weighs several tonnes. The Southern African LargeTelescope enters service in 2005 and cost approximately 30 million US dollars.

The entire reflector unit is guided by anINA rotary table bearing YRTM 395.



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EPAYBACK TIMEX-LIFE DEVELOPMENTS IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF CYLINDRICAL ROLLER BEARINGS

life cylindrical rollerbearings from INA FAG arenow even more cost-effective thanks to new

developments in cage design. The newsingle piece profile milled solid brasscage offers significant improvements inthe temperature behaviour of the bearingwhilst the new sheet steel cage offersmuch higher rigidity and a better oil andgrease flow than the previous version.

Cylindrical roller bearings are the bestchoice for applications with high radialloads. The more load-carrying rollersthe higher the basic load rating, butwhere high speed is more importantthan high load, then a cylindrical rollerbearing with a cage must be used.

Sheet steel cage

For applications requiring higher

temperature, good lubrication and high

geometrical stability of the cage, a

bearing with a sheet steel cage is often

most cost-effective (Figure 1).

Developments in pressed forming

technology have improved the contact

running surfaces of the new cage

making it both flat and uniform.

The advantages of this are:

Lower bearing temperatures due to

considerably better oil and grease flow

Higher rigidity than earlier variant

guaranteed by the optimised sheet

steel thickness

Secure retention of the roller set

during fitting without impairing

lubricant supply to the functional

surfaces

Prevention of rolling element

skewing and considerable reduction

in transverse forces

Profile milled brass cageBrass cages are now available in one-

piece or two-piece versions. In the

one-piece cage (Figure 2) the pockets

are machined and these are ideally

suited to applications involving strong

vibrations or high accelerations such as

planetary gear bearing arrangements.

The cage has a reduced side wall height

which has a positive effect on

lubrication and cage mass.

The benefits of this new design of cage

are significant:

Lower temperature running compared

to previous broached cage due to

lack of radial forces promoting friction

Improved lubricant flow due to the

reduced side wall height

Optimised roller retention results in

better control of roller sag

Depending on the bearing size and

design, by using this new design of

cylindrical roller bearing it is possible to

achieve an increase in performance by a

factor of 1,75 due to the fact that the

bearings last longer. Downsizing is also

possible so expensive design space is saved.

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QUARRYING AND MINING

comprehensive range of split spherical bearingsconsiderably reducesmounting costs and

downtime, whilst premium quality X-lifebearings represent improvements inproduct performance and service lifethat far exceed current standard valuesand expectations. All this is backed upby a unique range of maintenanceproducts and condition monitoringequipment, such as the ScreenSaver forvibrating screens, developed from manyyears of practical experience in thisspecial industry sector.

Split spherical roller bearing

Rapid bearing replacement

Very simple mounting procedure saves dismounting drive components

Reduced downtime

Increased profitability

X-life E1 spherical roller bearing

17% increase in load carrying capacity

70% increase in nominal rating life

Available in 8 different series from 20 mm to 320 mm

ScreenSaver

Continuous monitoring of vibrating screens gives advanced warning of bearing failures

Reliable system ideally suited to aggressive environments

Lower maintenance costs and less unscheduled machine downtime

BEST FACTORY AWARDS - RE-DESIGNED

ollowing the success of last year’s scheme, the Awards have beenexpanded to include the

new category of Product Design andDevelopment. INA FAG will bechampioning all that is good about

product design and development inthe UK by exclusively sponsoring the Collaborative Design elementwithin this new category.

It is hoped that many of INA FAG’scustomers will be encouraged to

enter this prestigious awards schemeand promote their impressive design and development capabilities here in the UK. Closing date for entries is 31 May 2005.

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INA FAG IS PLEASED TO CONTINUE ITS SUPPORT OF THE BEST FACTORY AWARDS RUN BY FINDLAY PUBLICATIONS& CRANFIELD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, BY CONFIRMING ITS INVOLVEMENT WITH THE 2005 SCHEME

WITH OVER 180 YEARS OF EXPERTISE IN BEARING TECHNOLOGY, INA AND FAG HAVE SUCCESSFULLYDEVELOPED INNOVATIVE, QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO MEET THE EXTREMELY HARSH OPERATINGAND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF THE QUARRYING AND MINING INDUSTRY.

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NEW X-LIFE SPECIAL COATINGS FOR LINEAR GUIDANCESYSTEMS PROTECT AGAINST CORROSION AND WEAR

NA now offersmanufacturers ofproduction, material flowand handling systems an

intelligently matched range of specialcoatings to protect linear guidancesystems against corrosion and wear.Since this system of coatings offers thecustomer a very high level offunctionality and user benefits, it hasreceived the X-life seal of quality.

Production, material flow and handlingsystems must often deliver very highperformance under extremely difficultconditions. The demands on themachine components are enormous,particularly in relation to maximumtechnical availability.

Malfunctions due to corrosion or wearmust be completely or at leastsubstantially eliminated.

There are now three possible coatingsystems from which to select, dependingon the particular area of application:

The INA special coating “Corrotect®”gives extremely high anti-corrosionprotection (protection against moisture,salt spray, contaminated water, andweak alkaline agents) and does notimpair the load carrying capacity.

The INA special coating “Protect A”offers anti-wear protection combinedwith some anti-corrosion protection.Since this coating is free fromchromium 6, it is ideally suited for use inthe food industry (protection againstvarious chlorides, various oils, sulphurcompounds, chlorine compounds andweak acidic agents.)

The INA special coating “Protect B”gives both effective anti-wear

protection and high anti-corrosionprotection. This coating should also berecommended where high anti-corrosion protection is required(protection against various chlorides, various oils, sulphurcompounds, chlorine compounds and weak acidic agents) but where continuous lubrication cannot be guaranteed.

The composition and performance features of INA special coatings are described in publication MAI 104, which is available free of charge upon request.

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RAXIS is a servicepartnership between INAFAG and Corus NorthernEngineering Services

(CNES) that will offer plant engineersand maintenance managers a uniquesolution for all condition monitoringneeds throughout the UK.

Skilled condition monitoring servicessuch as vibration analysis, acousticemission monitoring and thermographyare all available through PRAXIS.Hardware and software systems fromFAG are also available to support theinstallation, commissioning, monitoringand maintenance of completecondition monitoring systems byPRAXIS engineers.

"PRAXIS is an exciting partnership,combining the best of both companiesin one tailored condition monitoringpackage", said Robert Globe from INAFAG. "Our customers can now takeadvantage of the comprehensiveportfolio of tools and techniques from

PRAXIS backed up by many years ofknowledge and experience in thecondition monitoring field".

Corus engineers have used conditionbased monitoring to accurately predictits maintenance requirements andmaximise steel making plant availabilityfor more than a quarter of a century.CNES, a trading division of Corus plc,has secured many condition monitoringcontracts across an increasingly widerange of industries from metal extrusioncompanies to food manufacturingorganisations.

INA’s rotary and linear bearings are wellknown within the power transmission,mechanical handling and constructionindustries, whilst FAG produces acomprehensive range of bearings forheavy industries such as steel, quarrying,mining and paper. It was in support ofcomplex bearing applications in theseindustries that FAG developed itsportfolio of maintenance products andcondition monitoring equipment underthe sister company FAG IndustrialServices (F’IS). F’IS manages allindustrial services for both INA and FAGbrands worldwide.

VIBROCHECK

This is a permanent online monitoringsystem where a large number ofmeasuring points must be monitoredsuch as in rolling mills, paper mills andpower stations.

Full training on this equipment isavailable from INA FAG engineers whocan visit any site throughout the UK or offer tailor-made training modules on-site in its state-of-the-art facilitiesin Sutton Coldfield.

DETECTOR II

The Detector II is a handheld measuringdevice for measuring data in the offlinemonitoring of production plants. It isuser-friendly and very easy to operate.

BEARING ANALYSER III

This device is an efficient andreasonably priced vibrationdiagnosis tool for the earlydetection of rolling bearing damageand gear damage by means of theenvelope detection method.

DTECT X1

This is a reliable and favourably pricedonline monitoring device for thedetection of damage and faults inmachines without requiring thepresence of a diagnosis expert.DTECT X1 automatically reportschanges to the operator, plant builderor service provider wherever they arein the world.

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For more information on PRAXIS, visit www.ina.com or request a PRAXIS brochure by calling 0121 313 5870.

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED ENGINEERS FROM TWO MARKET LEADING COMPANIES HAVECOME TOGETHER TO OFFER THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE OF CONDITIONMONITORING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR ANY APPLICATION IN ANY INDUSTRY.

A PRACTICAL SOLUTION FOR EVERY APPLICATION

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INA FAG SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED ITSCOMPREHENSIVE PORTFOLIO OFCONDITION MONITORING EQUIPMENT ANDSERVICES FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEARAT THE MAINTEC EXHIBITION AT THE NEC.

aintec is the UK’s premier maintenance andcondition monitoring exhibition visited by whatis described as “a who’s who of maintenancespecifiers and decision makers from UK

industry”. Condition monitoring is still very much in itsinfancy in the UK and the exhibition was an ideal opportunityto explain to people first hand just what it is all about.

Over the 3 days of the show, many visitors welcomed thechance to see for themselves just how such products canhave a significant impact on their businesses.

Fully trained engineers from INA FAG were there todemonstrate not only how the products work but also whatpurchasers should be looking for their particular applicationand environment.

The first day of the Maintec show was also the official launchday of the PRAXIS partnership with Corus NorthernEngineering Services (CNES). Several editors from the UKmaintenance and condition monitoring press were invited tothe stand to meet Kate Hartigan, managing director of INAFAG UK and Kevin Peacock, Manager at CNES and to discusswith them what this new partnership means for the UKmarketplace.

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MEETING THE EXTREME REQUIREMENTSOF THE PULP & PAPER INDUSTRY

NEW FAG BEARINGS FITTEDAT CORUS BOS PLANT

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olling bearings installed inpaper making machinesmust provide the utmostoperational reliability and

performance. Many paper machines are200 metres long and 11.5 metres wide. In just a single minute 2000 metres ofpaper fly through the machine over rollsand cylinders at a speed ofapproximately 110 km per hour.

Bearings must therefore be of thehighest quality and precision, suitable forhigh speeds and temperatures as well ascorrosion resistant and easy tomount/dismount. INA FAG can not onlyprovide bearings for all stages of thepapermaking process – pulp preparation,

paper production, finishing or converting– it can supply bearings for accessorymachinery such as fans, pumps andmotors as well as maintenance productsand condition monitoring services.Many of the bearings used in these

giants of construction machinery can now also be supplied in X-life quality,offering significant increases in bearinglife and load-carrying capacity which are of considerable benefit to pulp andpaper mills around the world.

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he objective of thepartnership between thetwo companies is tointegrate VibroCheck into

a seamless process control andmonitoring system, which is consistentand undifferentiated in terms of userinterface and data stream.

Voith Paper, one of the world’s twolargest manufacturers of paper-makingmachinery, can now offer its customers"a one-stop-shop" by providing acomprehensive system which alsoincludes process control andmonitoring. VibroCheck Online will alsooffer Voith Paper’s customers aninnovative service by enabling remotecontinuous plant monitoring fromanywhere in the world simply by usingthe Internet.

To enable the early detection of bearingdamage, the press and guide rolls, aswell as the drying cylinders, aremonitored by a total of almost 400sensors, which transmits the measuredvalues to the monitoring system. This is

the first system to incorporate a web-based visualisation, which displays thecondition status on the same screen asthe parameters of the productionprocess.

The VibroCheck online monitoringsystem is designed to continuouslymonitor vital elements of machinery,such as bearings and gearboxes. Thanksto its modular expansion capability, upto 2,048 measurement points can bemonitored by a single system.Consequently, the range of applicationsfor the new system extends to anyoperation in which numerousmeasurement points have to bemonitored. In addition to paper mills,this could also be used for applicationsin rolling mills and powerplants.

The most reliable method of detectingmachinery failure at an early stage is thepermanent online monitoring of bothvibration and temperature. TheVibroCheck Online system is designedto do this, whilst also providing a highlevel of predictability and early

identification of impending damagesuch as imbalances, alignment errors,bearing and gearbox damage. This canresult in drastically reduced unscheduleddowntime of major equipment, andthus costly production outages, whilesimultaneously avoiding expensiveconsequential damage.

LEIPA Georg Leinfelder is the firstcompany to install a Voith papermachine with this fully integratedprocess control and monitoring system.The new machine, which will operate atLEIPA as PM4, is designed for an annualproduction volume of 300,000 tonsLWC offset paper. Comprising a wirewidth of 8,900 millimetres, the machineis to be operated at production speedsof 1,800 metres per minute.

THANKS TO A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN FAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (FIS) AND VOITH PAPERAUTOMATION, FAG’S VIBROCHECK ONLINE SYSTEM CAN NOW BE USED TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVEAND INNOVATIVE ONLINE MONITORING FOR VOITH PAPER-MAKING MACHINERY.

INA FAG OFFERS A MOST COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF BEARING PRODUCTS ANDSERVICES TAILORED TO THE EXTREME REQUIREMENTS OF THE PULP AND PAPERINDUSTRY – ALL OF WHICH ARE NOW ILLUSTRATED IN A BRAND NEW BROCHUREAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

TWO FAG BEARINGS WEIGHING OVER 6 TONNES WERE RECENTLY REPLACED ONTHE CORUS V3 STEEL CONVERTER AT SCUNTHORPE. F’IS SERVICE ENGINEERSFROM GERMANY WORKED AROUND THE CLOCK TO COMPLETE THE REFIT IN LESSTHAN FOUR DAYS.

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The Basic OxygenSteelmaking (BOS) plant atScunthorpe has three 1,300tonne vessels that convert

molten iron from the blast furnaces intosteel. Each vessel is able to tilt to variousangles up to 150 degrees from verticalduring the process for charging anddischarging purposes.

The project involved major planning notonly to remove and replace the bearingsbut to design and build a special jackingframe to support the weight of the vessel.The bearing refit involved a number ofsteps. First of all the floating trunnionbearing, weighing 2200 kg. was set ontothe sleeve and then mounted to thecorrect clearance after the correctposition was recorded relative to housingcentre. The linear bearings were thenblocked by side plates, so the bearing cantake account of axial shaft movementsbefore the bearing was greased andclosed up.

The drive-side trunnion bearing - a splitspherical roller bearing - was fitted step

by step starting with the two inner ringhalves. A new spacer was manufacturedto close the gap between the bearinginner ring and the gearbox. Thereafterthe cage halves containing the rollingelements were lowered into the bottomfollowed by the top halves. The outer

ring halves were then fitted and thebearing greased. New sealing ring halveswere also inserted and cover halvesbolted onto the housing in the lowersection. The top section of the housingwas then mounted, the free cavitygreased and closed. The arrangementwas the last step.

Thereafter the converter was lowered into its normal position and all components checked again. Similar work will be done later this yearon converter V1.

TCorus V3 Steel Converter

Floating TrunnionBearing FAG249/1250K..(1250x1630x375)

Locating Trunnion bearing FAG 808936(1180x1750x550)

POWERPULL SPIDER MAKES EXTRACTION EASIERemoving bearings and machineparts has never been easier thanksto the new PowerPull SPIDER seriesof hydraulic extraction pullers andpuller plates by INA FAG.

The latest addition to INA FAG’s existingproduct portfolio of mounting and dismountingtools, the PowerPull SPIDER is versatile and easyto use to extract roller bearings, gears, sleeves,washers and many other shrink fitted parts.

The SPIDER can be used in any position thanksto a two or three arm option depending on theapplication. Filled with high viscosity hydraulicoil R 68, the pump handle can easily be turned360o and has automaticcentring on shaft bya spring loadedcentring core.

An integral safety pressure control valve protectsagainst overload & ensures that the PowerPullSPIDER is safe to use.

Available in a variety of sizes and forces, thereis a tool to suit any almost any application. Thesmall, lightweight hydraulic standard extractorsin the series are available in three designs from40 to 80 kN extraction force (corresponding to4 up to 8 tonnes). The more robust SPIDERPLUS series can be selected in seven toolpowers from 100 to 400 kN extraction force(from 10 up to a maximum of 40 tonnes).

The PowerPull SPIDER Trisection Plate allowsthe extraction of complete bearings, tight-seated inner rings or other workpieces. With aunique patented design, the SPIDER pullerhooks grip directly under the screw studs of theTrisection Plate and give uniform forcedistribution. Even where parts are firmly seated,there is no tilting or bending. The high extraction forces are concentrated,for example in a bearing on the inner ring.

This means that the bearing and shaft remainintact and can be used again. Even heavy rollingbearings can be easily dismounted as a result of improved force transmission.

The optimised application of forces alsoreduces the work required for extraction. Thetrisection plate can be fitted under the bearingwith only a small number of manual operationsand has been proven in practical use.

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iemens VDO is a worldwidesupplier of state-of-the-artautomotive electronics andmechatronics. This includes

high-performance, low-emissionpowertrain components and systems,reliable safety solutions and ergonomicinstrumentation. With the help ofexperts from INA FAG, Siemens VDOmanaged to considerably improve theperformance of one of its products.

Part of Siemens VDO’s product portfoliois Travel Power, an on-board powersystem. It produces power with anengine-mounted generator which isbelt-driven from a secondary pulley onthe engine crankshaft. The Travel Powersystem is used to operate basic powertools, lighting, microwaves, kettles andeven Blue Light applications, where thesystem will run various mobile incidentroom functions. With the ongoinggrowth of the home delivery market

some of Siemens VDO customers havestarted to use Travel Power toelectrically operate their mobile fridgeunits. This meant that the powerrequirement at normal drive speed wasmuch higher than for other applications.

Siemens VDO took the changedrequirements into account andmodified the system accordingly. Oneproblem remained – the mechanicalload placed on the generator belt whichis driven by the vehicle crankshaft.During the exceptionally hot summer of2002, with temperatures climbing intothe 30s, the belts had to be changed, atbest, every two or three days.

The benefits of using an OverrunningAlternator Pulley (OAP) were known toSiemens’ engineers, but it proved to bedifficult to find the exact part to meetthe mechanical and physicalrequirements of the system.

An Overrunning Alternator Pulleyreduces the influence of the alternatoron the belt drive. It reduces beltvibrations and force levels which leadsto an extended belt life.

Siemens VDO worked closely with theexperts from INA FAG to find the rightsolution. OAPs have been an establishedproduct in INA’s automotive portfoliofor a number of years but thisapplication was going to be acompletely new one. Trials of the TravelPack with an INA OAP provedimmediately successful with no beltwear evident in the Travel Pack systemsince its introduction.

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or the first time everworldwide, double-rowangular contact ballbearings – so called

tandem ball bearings – are now beingincorporated into the rear axle drives ofpassenger cars. Proven in extensivetests, this bearing concept not onlyincreases the service life of the car butalso makes a significant contribution tolower fuel consumption. An additionalbenefit to the driver is that increasedrunning noise at higher mileage isconsiderably reduced.

This concept was patented by INA in September 2000 and achieved itsfirst application with BMW in 2004. All BMW 1 Series and the new 3 Seriescars have this new bearing arrangement.Previously all rear axle drivesincorporated axially preloaded taperedroller bearings.

However, these bearings require axialpreload, which at high speeds or loadscan lead to increases in temperature,subsequent oil deterioration andincreased running noise due to the lossof preload.

Automotive experts at INA developed a unique solution. By fitting double-rowangular contact ball bearings into rearaxle drives there is no loss of pre-loadbecause these bearings haveconsiderably reduced internal frictionwhich requires less lubricant.

This reduced friction means that the axle drives becomes more efficient and this is reflected in lower fuel consumption.

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avid Middleditch, designengineer with NissanTechnical Centre Europebased in Cranfield, set off

with his colleague, Tom Wright, tocomplete the gruelling journey throughMorocco and the Atlas Mountains,across Senegal to The Gambia. TheBluebird stood up well to the extremeconditions, making it through a 3 daytrek across the desert and a swarm oflocusts on the other side of the AtlasMountains.

Asked to name the highlights of his trip,"going right up over the top of the AtlasMountains 2,100 metres above sealevel, and not getting stuck in thedesert" were the most memorableaccording to David.

The car was bought by a localbusinessman at the auction with theproceeds donated to charity. D

INA FAG WERE PLEASED TO HELP RAISE £1400FOR CHARITY IN BANJUL RECENTLY, WHEN ANISSAN BLUEBIRD THAT WAS TAKING PART INTHE PLYMOUTH TO DAKAR CHALLENGE WASAUCTIONED OFF FOR THE NATIONALCHILDREN’S HOME AND REGISTERED LOCALCHARITIES IN THE GAMBIA.

Colin McCrae (left) wishes Tom (centre) and Davidall the best for their forthcoming challenge

David (centre) & Tom hand over the keysto the new proud owner of the Bluebird

INA FAG SUPPORTS ORPHANAGE TRIP TO GHANA

avid Cook is a field salesexecutive with BSLBrammer in Plymouth, andin October 2004 embarked

on a life-changing trip to Ghana. His trip was organised by the SeewayTrust, a Christian charity dedicated torescuing primarily children who live inimpoverished areas of the world. Theseare some excerpts from the report hewrote when he returned to the UK:

"It is very difficult to put into words theimpact that a visit to a developingnation has on you, things that we takefor granted take on a new dimension,even drinking water has to betransported along with water to washwith. Everyday life in Ghana is very hardand the life expectancy reflects this.

Our principal objective of building a playarea in the Good Shepherd Orphanageseemed a straight forward objective, butone that turned out to be as simple aspushing water up hill.

Our second objective to encourage andsupport other orphanages took ongreater significance when we saw theneed at one of them. It had an uncleanwater supply which was not fit fordrinking and the children were getting illfrom the water. It became clear to ourteam that a clean drinking water supplywas vital but unfortunately it was alsoclear that it was not a job we couldcarry out ourselves as we did not haveenough time left in the country. Thecosts were well within our means – thetotal cost of a Poly Tank and installationcame to £600. The Poly Tank wasinstalled within 2 weeks of leavingGhana.

In conclusion the whole trip to Ghanawas an adventure and I wouldrecommend everyone to do a similarjourney. Go and see things the packagetours don’t show you. Change somelives and make some memories.

David Cook pictured here with the children of the orphanage receiving sweets and toys.

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INA INSTALLS CONDITION MONITORINGIN THE LLANELLI PLANT

ANTHONY THOMAS…TAKING ON THE CHALLENGE

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he INA factory in Llanelli istaking a leaf out of its ownbook by embarking on acondition monitoring

programme that includes the use ofFAG’s unique Easy Check unit onspindles, as well as offline monitoringwith the FAG Detector II, and ultimatelythe installation of a DTECT X1. This willbe installed in the filtration plant andmonitor both bearings on 3 pumpstotalling 6 measuring points.

The bearings will be continuouslymonitored with the results being sentdirectly to the INA FAG network foraccess by both Llanelli and SuttonColdfield engineers so that when analarm level is reached a message will bereceived to that effect.

Regular analysis of the results andtrends of vibration and temperature can also be undertaken from thesebearings.

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e are pleased to welcomeAnthony Thomas as ourEnvironmental Safety andHealth Co-ordinator, a role

he took on in November 2004 in Llanelli.Here he outlines his role and promotesthe importance of ESH within theCompany.

"I was appointed Environmental Safetyand Health Co-ordinator in the middleof November 2004. This coming year Iwill have been employed with theCompany for 25 years. My careerdevelopment and range of experiencegained during this time has been varied,and since completing an apprenticeshipas a maintenance fitter on joining thecompany, I have worked in a number ofdepartments, such as the grinding

section, standards room, qualitydepartment, as well as carrying out therole of shift supervisor for many yearsand also managing special projectswithin the Company.

At the beginning of February 2005, aspart of my induction training to assistme in acquiring new knowledge tosupport me in my role, it was arrangedfor me to undergo a week longintensive training in Germany in theareas of Environment, Safety andHealth. During this time, I was given theopportunity to meet with some of theLead Auditors, Dr Kraus, Dr Dietz, Dr Schwab and Dr Hörauf while beingwell looked after and aided by DrLennart Schleicher.

The training in Germany was veryinformative and intense and gave meabove all the opportunity to ‘get togrips’ with the current systems andprocedures in place and to identify anykey areas to be addressed on my returnto INA UK to ensure that our internalsystems and procedures arestandardised and compliant with theGroup manual.

Following the training, feedback waspresented to the management team atINA UK, along with recommendationsfor improvement. I look forward to thechallenge that my new role will bringand would like to request your continuedsupport in helping to promote theprofile of ESH within INA UK".

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t the beginning of February2005, Mr Heidner, Mr Baumand Mr Naumann visitedthe INA Llanelli plant.

The timing of the visit couldn’t havebeen better as the three gentlemenwere given the opportunity to gain aninsight into a favourite pastime of theWelsh nation – watching Rugby. But this wasn’t just ‘any Rugby game’.This was one game that many peoplelook forward to with both passion andanticipation year on year – the sixnations championship match - Wales vs England.

Mr Heidner, Mr Baum and Mr Naumannarrived in Llanelli on Friday 4th Februaryand spent the day on site with theSenior Management Team. On Fridayevening, the visitors were taken tosample the gastronomical delights ofSwansea and prior to setting off towatch the match in the MillenniumStadium in Cardiff on the Saturday, theSenior Management Team and ourGerman colleagues gathered once moreat the Llanelli plant for a close-outmeeting and plant tour – this was of

course accompanied by a plate ofWelsh Cakes to help them on their way!Although the day was rather cold andovercast with sporadic bursts ofinfamous ‘Welsh rain’, this did nothingto dampen the mood of the Welsh andEnglish fans that turned out in theirthousands in Cardiff to support theirrespective team. The atmosphere in thestadium itself was nothing short ofelectric as ‘Bread of Heaven’ ‘SosbanFach’ and ‘Swing Low Sweet Chariots’reverberated throughout the stands notto mention the Welsh singing sensation‘Katherine Jenkins’ who warmed up thewelsh supporters by singing just prior tokick-off.

The game was an extremely chargedand close one with few pointsdifferentiating the two sides throughoutmost of the match. It was truly nailbiting stuff which kept you on the ‘onthe edge of your seat’ literally right upuntil the last few minutes when GavinHenson kicked the winning penalty thatclinched the 2 point victory for Wales –this had been a long-awaited result andthe stadium erupted with shouts of joy

followed by endless amounts of singing.Mr Heidner, Mr Baum and Mr Naumanncertainly looked the part with theirWelsh scarves and Three Feathersbadges that had been presented tothem before the match. Although therules of rugby may have been somewhatdifficult to follow at times for ourGerman colleagues who were relativelynew to the game, there is no doubt thata great day was had by all. This year’sRugby six nations will undoubtedly betalked about for many years to come -not only did Wales beat England, butthey went on to win the GRAND SLAMfor the first time in 27 years!

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SFrom left to right: Markus Naumann (Plant ManagerDesignate, INA Luckenwalde) and Reinhold Heidner(Executive Vice-president, Engine Systems Division- Operations) with their all-important match ticketsand Welsh supporters’ scarves.

Following INA’s sponsorship of WalesRadio International, Jenny O’Brien from‘Wales Radio International’ visited thesite in March to record a broadcastfocussed on ‘Learning’ at the Llanelliplant. A number of employees from across section of the organisation wereinterviewed. The interviews focussed onthe different kinds of learning that havebeen undertaken over the past 4 years,learning that is currently beingundertaken, and the importance oflearning for the employees, the

Company and future business success.The focus on learning at the Llanelliplant has been key to driving theCompany’s Business Strategy, inparticular over the past 4 years since theCompany embarked upon a CultureChange Programme with the aim of up-skilling the entire workforce. The CultureChange Programme which placedlearning at the heart of it’s success wasgiven the title of ‘L>C’ (‘the rate ofLearning must be greater than the rateof Change’).

The Radio site sends out regular weeklyradio programmes about Wales, coveringa wide range of topic areas andbroadcasts around the world on shortwave and on WRN global satellite. The full programme is also accessible onthe web site - under Celtic Notes - inMP3 format (visit www.wri.cymru.net fordetails). This is updated weekly and upto five programmes are kept on the siteat all times.

Thanks to everyone who participated.

WALES RADIO INTERNATIONAL- FOCUS ON LEARNING AT INA LLANELLI STUDENT OF THE YEARSHANE EVANS, TOOLROOM APPRENTICE

Barry Lewis, Standards RoomSupervisor interviewed by JennyO’Brien, Wales Radio International

Congratulations to Shane Evans,Toolroom Apprentice who waspresented with an award for ‘Studentof the Year’ on his 2nd year City andGuilds course. The ceremony tookplace at the Annual Faculty Prize AwardEvening held by Coleg Sir Gar at theGraig Campus in March. Shane joinedINA Llanelli in September 2004.

L-r Presenting Shane with his award is Roger Evans, Plant Director, with guest speakerCatherine Thomas, Assembly Member for Llanelli.

Dorian Quirk has been appointed as Lead Auditorfor this year’s quality audit in Korea as part of hissupport to the Central Quality Department inauditing other companies within the INA Group.

During the 4 years that he has been in this role,he has helped prepare INA’s Indian Factory fortheir TS16949:2002 TÜV Audit, subsequentlyacting as a support auditor for their internal audits, and hasalso been support auditor for the INA USA audits where 6individual factories and the head office have to be covered.

This year will present a new challenge for him since, for thefirst time, he will support an FAG site audit in LaceyManufacturing, North America. This factory operates to anumber of different quality system requirements, specialisingin the supply of products to the medical industry.

Due to his positive contribution over the past few years he hasalso been given the role of Lead Auditor for this year’s INAKorea audit. This represents a fresh challenge in theresponsibilities for the audit, and an interesting opportunity tolook at the quality culture in INA Korea.

"While the challenges facing quality departments throughoutthe world remain pretty much the same, it’s always fascinatingto look at the different ways in which we respond. I think inevery audit I’ve done I’ve seen something that I like, and a wayof improving our own system." says Dorian.

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Dave Bull (20 years)Engineering department

Jas Moore (15 years) Quality Assurance

Arthur Taylor (15 years) Warehouse

Mike Weavers (15 years) Industrial Distribution Sales

Adrian Menzies, Sales Manager, receivessome gift vouchers from Kate Hartigan onbehalf of his friends and colleagues.

Receiving her farewell gift from JohnTaylor is Claudette Reid who leavesthe Company after 17 years.

John Malcolm retired as Credit Controllerafter 15 years service. He is picturedreceiving his retirement gift from RichardSouthgate, Finance Director.

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L – R: Christine Evans (20 years), Roger Evans, Kevin Cleaver (20 years) and Adrian Roberts.

L – R: Adrian Roberts, Kaye Phillips (20 years),Stella Ashton (20 years), Chris Garnish (35 years),Mike Lemon (20 years), Stewart Richards.

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Luke Tucker BornNovember 2004 at 10lb 2oz is Luke, son of MarkTucker (Finance).

Ffion Roberts A lovelylittle lady – born in Januaryand weighing 3lb 4oz –dad Mark Roberts(Linear) and mum Vicki arehappy to report that she isdoing really well.

We are delighted to welcome threenew faces to the CommercialDepartment in Sutton Coldfield:

Matthew Cotter joins us as MaterialsAnalyst Matthew has held variouspurchasing roles and worked for 14years for Lucas Aerospace as acommercial engineer before joiningregional government as a policy officer.He is married with two teenage sonsand enjoys supporting his sons' Rugbyteam and Aston Villa from his armchair!

Anne-Marie Green joins as salesadministrator. Anne-Marie hasrelocated to the West Midlands fromWorksop, where she worked in the salesdepartment at Smiths Flour Mills.Anne-Marie has 3 children & an 8 monthold Boxer which she walks every day.

Phil Tollis joins us as sales administratorfrom Wyko where he worked in exportsales for 13 years. Phil is married with 2children and is a West Bromwich Albionseason ticket holder. We wish them allwell in their roles.

CAPTIONCOMPETITIONWINNERIan Hargrave, the buyer atRenold Gears in Rochdale, won £25 worth of golf vouchers for his entry...“This must be for one BIG hamster”

We look back over a career spanning28 years with INA and gain aninsight into engineering in the 1970’s,1980’s and 1990’s.

"My ambition when I left school was to be ajig and tool designer. James Motor Cyclesoffered me a jig and tool designer’s job, andallowed me to have day release to attendcollege to study mechanical engineering aswell as a night school course in electricalengineering, so I joined.

Working at the "James" gave me a very wideinsight into all aspects of engineering.

I eventually left JMC to widen myexperience, working among others forClarke Olsen Gears designing smallgearboxes, Thomas Walker designing ship’slogs and Discotron designing portableradio/record players - not as popular as theSony Walkman as you had to carry 7"45rpm records around with you!

I then joined GKN Salisbury transmissions asa jig and tool designer where I worked onan interesting project to design, install andcommission a complete assembly line forthe Ford Transit back axle. Unfortunatelythe economy took a nosedive and GKN hada major redundancy program. I and about30% of the workforce were made redundant.

After a period of trying out other jobs,outside manufacturing, I joined INA as aProduct Design Engineer at a time whenINA UK was growing at a fast pace andmany opportunities became available. I became Section Leader for Product Designfor the Automotive and OEM divisions,eventually becoming Engineering Managerresponsible for design and applicationscovering both divisions. Finally after 45 years in engineering and 28 at INA I decided to retire.

My time at INA was probably during thebest years for INA UK with the UK industrybase growing out of the 70’s recession andINA being at the forefront of developmentsand growing at a good pace year on year".

DEREK HOULT RETIRESAFTER 29 YEARS

BABIES...

Once again INA FAG was pleased to be able tosupport life-limited children and their familiesthroughout the West Midlands by presenting the SellyOak Hospice in Birmingham with a cheque for £1000.the money was raised from the Sutton ColdfieldDinner Dance raffle, as well as Customer SatisfactionSurvey returns from our customers, and the amountwas matched by the Company. Caroline Taylor, Head of Corporate Fundraising for Acorns explains, “It currently costs £4 million a year to support thesefamilies and so your donation is vital as it helps us tooffer these services at no charge to families. Thank you on behalf of the children and their families,your donation is greatly appreciated”.

L – R: Marie Eaton from INA FAG with Sue Curry, Deputy Head Nurse at Selly Oak

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WELCOME...

John Peckoverreceives hisretirement giftfrom KateHartigan after15 years service.

Chris Jones 1946 – 2005It was with great sadness that we learned of thesudden and tragic loss of Chris Jones on 29th April.For the last 6 years Chris was Warehouse Teamleader, playing a key role in ensuring that customersreceived their orders on time. This was his 15th yearwith the company, having started at the SuttonColdfield site as a driver and then becoming amember of the warehouse team when all transportwas subcontracted to third parties.

Outside of work, Chris was a keen motorcyclist, only recently having test driven a new Triumphmotorcycle. He would often take himself off on tripsaround the UK and Europe, along with his partnerKaren who also worked in the warehouse last year.Chris was an extremely hardworking and dependablemember of the team and his fun, outgoing approachto work will be sadly missed. We extend our sincerestcondolences to Karen and Chris’ family and friends.


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ISSUE 3 - May 2005

PRAXIS Partnership forproblem solving

Maintec providesthe launch pad

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Unless you’re a Meerkat, it isn’t alwayspossible to stand around watching fordanger. And anyway, if you are responsiblefor heavy duty industrial machinery,you’ll know that the danger signals areusually hidden until it’s too late.

There is, however, an alternative way tomaintain constant vigilance.

Proactive preventive conditionmonitoring from INA FAG – it’s just assensitive inside an industrial environmentas the Meerkat is out in the wild.

Our condition monitoring products aredesigned to watch for the tell-tale signsof danger – particularly increased /uneven vibration or rises abovetemperature norms – in industrialmachines. This means you can takecorrective action before any realproblems occur. Ranging from simplebolt-on monitors to highly sophisticatedonline systems, our condition monitoringequipment helps you to preventemergency shut-downs and to plan yourmaintenance routines more efficientlyand cost-effectively.

For further details of our conditionmonitoring products and services call 0121 351 3833 or visit our web site at www.ina.co.uk and click on theCondition Monitoring and MaintenanceProducts link.

INA Bearing Company Ltd

Forge Lane, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B76 1AP

Tel: 0121 351 3833 Fax: 0121 351 7686

E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ina.co.uk

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