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MCI (P) 009/05/2015The Distribution Partner Magazine from Schaeffl er Industrial Aftermarket

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Edited by: Cecilia Tan

Email: tancci@schaeffl er.com

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Schaeffl er Technologies AG & Co. KG

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®Schaeffl er (2015 May)

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FAG Black Series

Bangkok achieves Schaeffl er Technology Center status

Distributor Up-Close

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Message from Chaichan Opanayikul, Product Management, SEA & Country Manager, ThailandSchaeff er has started the year where we left off , by building on our

strengths to deliver products that our customers need.

In this issue, we feature the FAG Black Series, which was developed in

response to the high demand for radial insert ball bearings and housing

units based on the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS). The new Black

Series ball bearing units are highly reliable, easy to mount and runs

silently. They complement the ISO-compliant INA X-life range in the

premium segment.

We have shared much about the perils of using fake bearings in previous

issues. Such warnings and information are now available in the new

“Warning: Counterfeit!” brochure. Read about how counterfeit products

are destroyed in an environmentally friendly way.

The Bangkok location has achieved the prestigious Schaeffl er Technology

Center status, as did the Vadodara location in India. The foundation

stone for a new Schaeffl er plant was laid in Chon Buri province in Thailand

on February 6.

Happy reading!

“FAG Black Series” is our response to the ever-increasing demand for radial insert ball

bearings and housing units in accordance with the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS).

In this way Schaeffler complements its range of ISO-compliant INA X-life products in the

premium segment.

Why offer extra JIS products, isn’t it sufficient to have ISO housing units?

No, it’s not as simple as that because:

• the lubrication holes of radial insert ball bearings and housings are in different positions

• the fixing holes in the housings are in different positions and have different diameters

• the housing shapes and dimensions differ

• depending on the tensioning system (ISO with locking collar or JIS with grub screws)

and the surface quality of the shaft, the designs can support different axial loads

Conclusion: It is not possible to directly replace JIS with ISO products and vice-versa when

it comes to the aftermarket business. This is why we’re expanding our product portfolio

and thus the range of products you can offer.

Product features

• Dimensions according to JIS B 1559

• Durotect® B coating on inner and

outer rings, as well as flinger shields

• Cast iron housing with black 2-com-

ponent paint

• Radial insert ball bearings based on

series 62 deep groove ball bearings

• Metric or inch size dimensions

• 2 grub screws, offset by 120°

• Housing tolerances J7 and H7

Customer benefits

• Interchangeable according to JIS

• Easy to fit

• Quiet operation

• Energy-efficient

• Long grease operating life

• Good basic protection against corrosion

• Reliable and sturdy

• Long operating life

• Long maintenance intervals

• Reduced operating costs

Harvesters

Conveying equipment

Production machines

Tillage equipment

Industrial blowers

FAG BLACK SERIESR a d i a l i n s e r t b a l l b e a r i n g s a n d

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Durotect® B –

it’s all in the coatingThe Durotect® B coating not only gives our housing units their characteristic black color,

it also lends them a truly unique feature as standard: The formation of rust is inhibited,

which in turn increases the reliability of the housing unit.

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Product range is growing rapidlySchaeffler currently offers housing designs for its FAG Black Series. The range of

corresponding radial insert ball bearings spans from bore code 04 through 18. In addition

to the tensioning system with grub screws (UC), the production of radial insert ball

bearings with adapter sleeves (UK) . These will be available on the

market before the end of this year.

Animation: Suitable for online and offline use

RSR seal – more than just reliableThe outer flinger shield and the RSR seal form a strong team and provide reliable pro-

tection against the ingress of contamination. Firmly staked in the outer ring, the seal

makes relubrication easy. There is no risk of the seal being pushed out of the bearing

by excessive amounts of grease. And contrary to many other radial insert ball bearings,

this lip seal does not contain any harmful DBP plasticizers.

So there! “Quiet running bearings run longer.”A benchmark test has shown that FAG Black Series bearings run more quietly than con-

ventional JIS radial insert ball bearings. This is due to their optimized geometry, high

ball quality, and honed raceway surfaces. Naturally they are manufactured to the same

high technology and quality standards as Schaeffler’s INA X-life radial insert bearings.

It goes without saying that this also has a positive effect on the bearings’ operating life.

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Our Bangkok, Thailand location has

been awarded certifi cation as a

Schaeffl er Technology Center (STC),

making it part of the prestigious

Schaeffl er Global Technology Network.

STCs are local centers of technical

expertise in the regions, staff ed with

highly qualifi ed engineers capable of

providing a defi ned range of services

and the same high standard of

customer support all over the world.

The title is awarded only after a com-

prehensive audit that these demands

are being met.

Strong teamSchaeffl er sales engineers and

engineers in local STCs make a strong

team. In the regions, they bring

Schaeffl er engineering and service

knowledge even closer to customers

and enable technical issues to be

addressed in the best way within a

very short time.

Bangkok achieves Schaeffl er Technology Center status

Internal audits mean that the STC title represents a high standard of

quality in various areas of expertise relating to rolling bearings and

issues related to rolling bearings. Regular training courses,

workshops, and follow-up audits ensure that this is permanently

maintained.

Furthermore, our STCs are constantly exchanging information and

ideas with the worldwide networks of experts within the Global

Technology Network. If more in-depth specialist knowledge is needed,

these networks ensure highly qualifi ed support is provided quickly –

irrespective of where it is required.

Several customer projects confi rm the effi cacy of the collaboration

in the Schaeffl er Global Technology Network and the great benefi ts

it provides to Schaeffl er customers. The premium solutions developed by

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Schaeffl er are documented as Global

Technology Solutions. In addition to

the technical approach, the benefi t to

the customer – which in many cases

can be expressed in fi gures as a

defi nite saving – is also recorded.

In another development, India has

also achieved STC status for the

Vadodara manufacturing plant in

April, bringing the number of certifi ed

STCs to 27 globally. Vadodara

provides customers in India with

comprehensive technical support

and speedy advice of the highest

standard, even in the case of very

complex inquiries.

A complex conveyor system that transports 150,000 tons of ore per hour over a distance of eight

kilometers is at the heart of a large copper mine in the US. The customer’s plan was to increase the speed

of this system by 50 percent without altering the foundation or the base surface.

The challenge for Schaeffl er was to supply bearings that were suitable and that fi tted into the existing

housings, as well as withstanding the extreme conditions.

After making thorough calculations, an engineer from the STC in Danbury determined that the customer’s

requirements could be fulfi lled by upgrading to bearings in the new X-life version.

The planned start of production for the new version was moved forward by more than a year in

collaboration with the department responsible in Germany. This made it possible for the delivery date set

by the customer to be met.

In addition, a specialist in the STC in Oakville Canada developed a new special housing, which allowed a

weak point in the system that had previously led to frequent unplanned downtimes to be improved.

The Schaeffl er sales engineer presented the customer with this comprehensive solution with rolling

bearings and housings, which was specially designed to suit his requirements and led to a saving of

several million dollars, within a very short period of time.

The customer was able to achieve the desired performance increase without having to make expensive

major alterations to the system.

STC success story

We have now been keeping you regularly informed

of our activities in the fight against counterfeiting

for several years. This is – or was – unfortunately

restricted to isolated incidents or specialized

topics. For many customers and colleagues, the

overall context was often missing, i.e. an easy-

to-understand portrayal of the complex product

piracy problem from Schaeffler’s perspective –

from A for Authenticity, to P for Plagiarism,

through to Z for Zero Tolerance.

The Brand Protection Team has now put all

these topics together in its new “Warning:

Counterfeit!” brochure, which is designed as a

tool to help you in your day-to-day work. Please

use this to make everybody in your area aware

of our shared goal: Stop fake bearings!

The “Product and Trademark Piracy – (Not) a

Problem” flyer and WBA brochures / posters

that have already been published are of course

still available whenever you need them.

Ingrid Bichelmeir-Böhn, Global Brand Protection

You can also request:

Schaeffler FPN flyer

“Product and Trade-

mark Piracy”

WBA fold-out poster

Stop fake bearings!Warnings and information can be found in our new brochure – now available to order!

Six questions that “Warning: Counterfeit!” answers for you

• Are counterfeit rolling bearings also an issue on my market?

• What should I do if I suspect counterfeiting?

• If I have obtained / sold a counterfeit product, what will the cost be?

• How can I be on the safe side when purchasing from Schaeffler?

• How can I check whether a sales partner certificate is genuine?

• What is Schaeffler doing to combat product piracy?

The 12-page DIN A5 brochure is currently available in German,

English, Spanish, and Portuguese. A copy is also included in this

issue of forum. You can also request additional brochures at any

time, free of charge – just ask your contact person at Schaeffler.

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What happens to counterfeit products once they have been

seized? There is no easy answer to this question, because the reg-

ulations vary from country to country – and sometimes even from

region to region. This means that some counterfeit products are

seized on the orders of the brand proprietor but are then returned

to their country of origin. In any case, brand manufacturers are

anxious to destroy the counterfeit products or to damage them to

such an extent that they cannot end up back on the market and

cause harm. This often entails a large outlay – the mere cost of

storing the goods prior to their destruction can amount to thou-

sands for every batch that is seized. Add to that the destruction

process itself, which is often complicated and can take hours –

even days – and require a lot of manpower.

In other regions, it might still be years before the necessary envi-

ronmental awareness and infrastructure for controlled destruc-

tion procedures are in place. One example is the United Arab

Emirates, where counterfeit parts used to literally be “returned to

the soil”. There has now been a major shift here, and Schaeffler –

after campaigning in favor of environmentally friendly destruction

and sustainability – is among its leading figures. We have now

succeeded in having metal components melted down in this

region for the first time. This is a major advance and we will do

everything in our power to ensure that this example sets a prece-

dent – for the sake of the environment.

You can contact the Brand Protection Team at piracy@schaeffler.com

Neither sustainable nor cost-effective: Burying counterfeit products in the desert

Lots of manpower required: A destruction procedure in China

Magnetic power instead of manpower … … this is how the destruction process can take place in a resource-saving and environmentally friendly way

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Are counterfeit products destroyed? Yes – but in an environmentally friendly way!

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Reaching out across industries

Regional Events

Steel as importantThe steel industry is a focus sector for Schaeffl er in Vietnam.

A Steel Seminar was held for the industry at The Dong A Plaza Hotel

in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam, on December 5, 2014.

Nearly 50 persons attended the seminar, including our distributors,

technicians and managers from the steel plants in the region.

Presented by Tran Ngoc Long, Sales Director and several sales

engineers from Schaeffl er Vietnam, the seminar covered an

update on Schaeffl er’s off erings and steel industry applications.

It also featured a practical condition monitoring service demo of

balancing, vibration and alignment. Additionally, participants

learnt the importance of using authentic Schaeffl er bearings and

the consequences of opting for counterfeits.

November 27, 2014 was set aside to share and discuss Schaffl er

across industries in Malaysia. More than 100 participants gathered

at IXORA Hotel Perai in Penang, Malaysia for Schaeffl er Industrial

Day 2014.

The event focused on a number of sectors, including cement, steel,

quarry, pulp and paper, fertilizer, palm oil mill, port, electric motor,

and maintenance, repair, operations product management.

Participants were introduced to Schaffl er Group and our global and

regional/local structure, our support, engineering competency and

technical teams, and of course, new products and services such as

SNS housing, carbonitrided and Smart Check.

Schaeffl er Industrial Day also provided a great platform to enhance

brand awareness and interact with end users to listen to their needs

and hear their feedback, which helped to strengthen relationships.

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Collaboration with minesafety associationTogether with our distributor, Bearings Center & Machinery Inc.

(BCMI), Schaeffl er took part in the 61st PMSEA (Philippine Mine

Safety Environment Association) Conference on November 11 to 14.

The event gave us the opportunity to share with the 1,200 par-

ticipants about Smart Check, our industrial aftermarket tools and

Schaeffl er products and equipment.

Schaeffl er Innovation Day thrills customersSchaeffl er organized Innovation Day, a one-day seminar for

customers in Rayong, Thailand on October 16, 2014.

The seminar covered a comprehensive range of topics including

an introduction to Schaeffl er, our innovations (such as Gen-C and

X-life), product updates on INA and FAG products, Schaeffl er

Solution, failure bearing analysis, and FAG Smartcheck.

The 60 participants were thrilled by what they heard and learnt,

and provided great feedback for Schaeffl er.

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Distributor Up-Close

Headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, PT Fortuna Anekamulti Gemilang

has a solid relationship with Schaeffl er that dates back to its founding

in 1998 as an authorized distributor of FAG Bearings.

In 2005, it became the authorized distributor for INA-FAG Bearings.

The long-standing partnership was further boosted two years later

when it was appointed as the sole distributor for oil and gas, and power

plant in Indonesia.

Under the distributorship, it has snagged contracts with the biggest

palm oil producer and the largest cement maker in Indonesia.

PT Fortuna Anekamulti Gemilang is a leading independent industrial

product trader in Indonesia. Driven by innovation, it is committed to

delivering the best services and contributing to the growth of the palm

oil and plantation, cement, pulp and paper, steel, and OEM sectors as

an authorized distributor of the INA-FAG brand.

Its warehouse stocks about 6,000 types of bearings of all sizes,

including the INA-FAG range of bearings, housing units, plummer blocks,

maintenance tools, grease and lubricators. PT Fortuna Anekamulti

Gemilang also provides technical training to customers and maintenance

services such as alignment service, bearing refurbishment, condition

monitoring and balancing services, mounting and dismounting services.

PT Fortuna Anekamulti Gemilang has branches in Balikpapan, Sampit

and Pekan Baru. It plans to open a branch in Pontianak this year and

another in Banjarmasin in 2016.

Delivering innovative services in Indonesia

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Schaeffl er Animations –Now on YouTubeCurrent videos, bulletins, animations, and soon even how-to videos

can now be found on the Schaeffl er YouTube channel. You can create

playlists for your channel, share our videos on social networks, or

simply integrate them into your own website and thus enhance our

products and applications with additional videos. Of course, the

videos also remain available in our Media Library as usual. There

will not be any new versions of the animation DVDs that have been

available thus far, and the animations they contain will be published

on YouTube in stages. To keep up to date on all the latest videos,

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Foundation Stone LayingSchaeffl er has laid the foundation stone for a new Schaeffl er

Manufacturing Thailand plant (SMT) at Hemaraj Chonburi Industrial

Estate 2 in Chon Buri province at the eastern coast of Thailand.

Local journalist and dignitaries were among the witnesses at the

ground breaking ceremony on February 6.

Construction has started and production at the plant is planned

to begin in the fi rst quarter of 2016. The new plant aims to increase

the localization of products for customers in Southeast Asia.

When completed, the new 55,000-square meter facility will produce

clutch discs and clutch pressure plates, mechanical and hydraulic

belt tensioners, synchronizer rings, clutch release bearings, and

clutch release systems.