Press Release

Press Release

September 14, 2017

NSK Ltd.
CSR Division Headquarters
Public Relations Department

NSK Welcomes Visitors to Exposibram 2017

NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Toshihiro Uchiyama) announced that it will exhibit its products and technologies at the 17th International Mining Exhibition Exposibram, to be held at the Expominas Event Center (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) from September 18 to September 21.

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Exposition Summary

The International Mining Exhibition Exposibram is one of the largest mining trade fairs in Latin America. Exhibitors include major mining companies with global operations, as well as key suppliers of products and services for the sector. Innovations in technology, equipment, software, and new products related to the mining industry are released and presented at the event.

Asset Improvement Program

At Exposibram, NSK will feature its highly successful Asset Improvement Program (AIP) alongside a portfolio of products to meet the needs of the mining sector. Since its implementation in 2012, AIP has already helped companies save an estimated $35.9 million BRL (about $11.5 million USD). In the mining sector alone, this cost reduction was $140,000 BRL (about $45,000 USD) over 12 projects carried out with 10 companies in the segment.

AIP is a work methodology developed by NSK engineers that aims to optimize the use of bearings in machines and equipment. This optimization allows operation at maximum capacity with less wear, increases productivity, and considerably reduces operation and maintenance costs.

Based on four pillars: Mapping, Selection, Training, and Inspection, AIP is a tailor made solution from NSK. Through the program it is possible, for example, to demonstrate how much can be saved by using the proper bearing for each piece of equipment, and even to identify incorrect use or assembly of a bearing, which can reduce the life of a machine or even bring the whole factory to a halt.

See www.nsk.com.br/aip to learn more about the AIP program.

Major Exhibits

NSK Long-Life Vibrating Screen Series Spherical Roller Bearings
These bearings are engineered specifically to withstand the harsh working environments and constant vibration in mining, quarrying, and construction industry applications. With high shock resistance, up to 2 times longer life, and up to 25% higher dynamic and static load ratings compared to our conventional products, they contribute to reduced maintenance costs and stable operation.
 NSK Long-Life Vibrating Screen Series Spherical Roller Bearings
NSKHPS™ High Performance Standard Series Self-Aligning Bearings
Compared to our conventional products, NSKHPS bearings feature up to 2 times longer life, up to 20% higher limiting speeds, and higher load capacity–all of which are necessary in the highly demanding environment and operations of the mining industry.
 NSKHPS High Performance Standard Series Self-Aligning Bearings

Overview of Exhibition

Name of Exhibition Exposibram 2017
Theme International Mining Exhibition
Organizer IBRAM (Brazilian Mining Association)
Date Monday, September 18 to Thursday, September 21, 2017
13:00 - 21:00
Venue Expominas Event Center (Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil)
NSK Booth No. J2
Official Website http://exposibram.org.br New Window