The Timken Company
Intelligent Robotics

A Trusted Advanced Motion Technologies Partner Customer-Centric Innovation The needs of our customers drive our innovations and...

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A Trusted Advanced Motion Technologies Partner Customer-Centric Innovation The needs of our customers drive our innovations and solutions. We combine cutting-edge engineering with more than 125 years of specialized expertise to solve complex industrial motion challenges and advance strategic end markets worldwide. Our multinational footprint allows us to think globally but act locally, delivering the systems engineering and motion technology our customers need — where and when it matters most. R&D andTechnical Expertise Our Timken R&D is driven by real-world challenges and emerging opportunities. We combine our expertise in materials science, friction management, and power transmission to develop and engineer motion technology solutions that enhance performance, reliability and efficiency across the application lifecycle. See how we innovate to transform industries. Strategic, Growing End-Markets We engineer fully integrated systems for critical applications in strategic end markets, including aerospace and defense, power and electrification, and automation and industrial solutions to lead the next frontier of industrial motion. Explore the markets we serve. A Team of Problem Solvers Our multinational team drives our innovations and customer success. With diverse perspectives and a culture that fosters collaboration, we design and manufacture the next generation of industrial motion solutions and systems, strengthen the communities where we live and work, and develop future leaders for our company and the manufacturing industry. Discover how you can make an impact at Timken. Our shared values define how we do business and treat others. Wherever we do business, the wellbeing of our people is our priority. As a trusted partner, we are transparent and do what’s right. Our technologies, systems and solutions set the standard for mission-critical applications. Our growth culture demands superior performance and relentless execution. Our team of innovators collaborate to transform how the world moves. Application: Freight Cars total reduction in generated carbon Bearing efficiency increases by 50% (EcoTurn seal vs. HDL seal)1 Two bearings per axle x 4 axles per freight wagon x 100 freight wagons per train = 800 bearings per train Operational Time of Consideration: 5 years2 Loco fuel consumption: 0.028 MWh/Gal3 Electricity Price: $0.13/kWh4 CO2 emissions: 10.18 kg CO2 per gallon Based on torque differential per Bearing of 20 in. lbs Assuming 5 years average wheel life Assuming Tier 4 CO line-haul emission factors and large line-haul and passenger conversion factor Estimation based on U.S. electricity retail price by sector 2024 Application: Passenger Trains Bearing efficiency increases by 25% (current vs. enhanced) Current bearings (A) = 319W each Enhanced bearings (B) = 205W each Current bearings (A) = 319W each Enhanced bearings (B) = 205W each Two bearings per shaft x 4 shafts per car x 6 cars per vehicle x 10 vehicles per fleet = 480 bearings Operational Time of Consideration: 30 years Customer Location: Germany $0.125 KWh (based on Germany average at the time of testing) Source for calculations: EPA Bearing efficiency increases by 25% (current vs. enhanced) Current bearings = 4.0 N-m torque each, Enhanced Bearings = 3.0 N-m torque each Current bearings = 4.0 N-m torque each, Enhanced Bearings = 3.0 N-m torque each Two tapered roller bearings supporting the compressor shaft Compressor driven by an electric motor operating at 3000 RPM Operational Time of Consideration: 5 years $0.17 KWh (based on US average) Bearing efficiency increases by 10% (current vs. enhanced) Current bearings = 3.0 N-m torque each, Enhanced Bearings = 2.7 N-m torque each Current bearings = 3.0 N-m torque each, Enhanced Bearings = 2.7 N-m torque each Two tapered roller bearings supporting the pump shaft Pump driven by an electric motor operating at 1800 RPM Bearing efficiency increases by 10% (current vs. enhanced) Current bearings = 6.6 N-m torque each, Enhanced Bearings = 6.0 N-m torque each Current bearings = 6.6 N-m torque each, Enhanced Bearings = 6.0 N-m torque each Two tapered roller bearings per shaft x 3 shafts = 6 total bearings Geardrive driven by an electric motor operating at 1800 RPM
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