IKO UK and Ireland have helped many manufacturers overcome issues whether it be to increase their production , reduce their downtime , or reduce their maintenance costs .

giving their professional opinion on

the root cause of the failure . Following

subsequent inspection it became apparent that the washdown procedure used to clean the lines was itself washing away the bearing lubrication , causing excessive corrosion to the rolling elements . This inevitably led to the collapse of the cage and ultimately resulted in seizure and bearing collapse .

To resolve these issues IKO suggested the customer use a combination of their maintenance-free integrated C-Lube technology , their centrally lubricated Cam Followers , and in some areas , their external C-Lube unit to which is used to lubricate the rolling surface itself .

The IKO C-Lube maintenance-free lubrication system incorporates the use of NSF H1 certified lubrication oil and an FDA compliant resin , whereby the resin deposits a small amount of lubricant onto any dry contact surfaces via a capillary action . This ensures the bearing is never over lubricated , and the requirement for a regular or ad-hoc regreasing regime is removed .

The centrally lubricated units allowed the use of automated lubrication feed systems to apply sufficient food safe grease to the internal rolling elements .

With these changes implemented , planned maintenance was reduced and was subsequently incorporated into the annual facility shutdown regime . Thus , not only did IKO drastically reduce the maintenance costs but increased production rates and improved production volumes soon followed .

As you can see , ‘ The Humble Cam Follower ’ is not something to be overlooked , and like all IKO products they are designed and manufactured to the highest possible standards . These

seemingly inconspicuous products can have a huge effect on improving reliability , durability , and profitability , and it pays to get the experts in to help .

IKO UK and Ireland have the knowledge and expertise to help and advise on the best possible solution for your application , and alongside their wide range of Cam Followers , they also produce an extensive range of other high precision needle , linear motion , and mechatronic products .

Whether you need a site visit , a Teams or Zoom meeting , or a consultation over the phone or via email , the company is happy to help whenever they can .

Tel : 01908 566144 or email : enquiries @ iko . co . uk www . ikont . eu / en

IKO Sales Points ! # 10 Product Features

Please see Interchange Table ( Attached ) for comparing to competitors ’ products .

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IKO Original Products

Cam followers suitable for the intended use can be selected by specifying the identification number only .

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