Introduction

NSK regularly carries out CMS measurements at one of the largest automotive OEMs in Germany. At one point in the production line, the car body had to be lifted to the next level within the production line. During a CMS measurement it was found out, that one of the pillow block with a spherical roller bearing would break over time. During the next regular maintenance the bearing was replaced. The subsequent examinations clearly showed a crack in the bearing. With NSK's CMS measurement, the customer was able to clearly predict bearing failures and to avoid unplanned production line stoppages on a larger scale. This subject helped to reduce maintenance cost.

Automotive Production Line
  • Automotive Production Line
AIP - Added Value Programme
  • Condition Monitoring Service (CMS)

Key Facts

  • Regular CMS measurements by NSK were carried out at one of the largest German automotive OEM's
  • During a measurement was found out that a bearing failure would happen over time
  • The bearing was replaced at the next regular maintenance - the examination clearly showed a crack in the bearing

Value Proposals

  • Regular CMS measurements by NSK were carried out at one of the largest German automotive OEM's
  • During a measurement was found out that a bearing failure would happen over time
  • The bearing was replaced at the next regular maintenance - the examination clearly showed a crack in the bearing

Product Features

  • Regular CMS measurements by NSK were carried out at one of the largest German automotive OEM's
  • During a measurement was found out that a bearing failure would happen over time
  • The bearing was replaced at the next regular maintenance - the examination clearly showed a crack in the bearing
Cost Saving Breakdown
Before Cost p.a. NSK Solution Cost p.a.
Engineering Costs € 1.000 Engineering Costs € 1.000
Costs of lost production € 540.000 Costs of lost production € 0
Training Costs € 0 Training Costs € 2.600
Total Costs € 541.000 € 3.600

Reference:SS-E-1-1003