This is feedback from Brazil.
The CXC2P13-207, 2-7/16” CROSSLOC pillow block bearings are working great in their cotton gin.
They said a common problem in this industry is undersized shafts, and competitors are facing some rejections because their bearings can’t tighten onto the shaft securely.
COC bearings were able to accommodate the undersized shafts, were easier to install, and ran at lower temperatures than the previous bearings.
CX4SAF26-407L units are installed on a hammer mill at an animal feed processing plant.
Motor operating speed: 1750 rpm.
The customer specified a maximum bearing temperature limit of 140°F(60°C), which competitors failed to meet.
After 24 hours of operation, the front bearing measured 100°F(37°C), while the rear bearing was running at 85°F(29°C).
We have uploaded the catalog data for bearing inserts at https://www.crossocean.com/srb-catalog/. You can find them under the “BEARING INSERTS” section.
Bearing inserts are now available for high-volume OEM customers.
We can now support larger-scale projects, including integration into customer machinery.
The PDF catalog has also been updated to include them, and it is available for download on the same page. Another update is the addition of the CXC CROSSLOC procedure on page 61.
It starts with a complaint — our bearings last too long, and the distributor can’t sell more.
In this video, we explain why COC bearings last so long — and why we understand our distributor’s concern.
We hope this story draws attention to the value of durability and helps boost overall sales for our partners.
It may also appeal to companies that care about sustainability and long-term performance.
Let me share a secret about this video. In the video, I’m only lip-syncing — all the voice you hear is generated by AI.
Did you notice? Pretty scary, right? The voice sounds just like me, but I figured my real English pronunciation might be hard for everyone to understand.
This is the follow-up from our post from May 25, 2023.
It’s been five years since they replaced their conventional plummer block bearings, which were changed every three months, with COC bearings. Even after five years, our bearings are still running smoothly, and they want to continue using them. Their maintenance consists of just monthly lubrication.
The cost savings have been substantial—covering five years’ worth of bearing replacements (four times a year), installation and removal labor, and machine downtime.
And these cost savings are expected to continue going forward.
