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Comparing Durability of SKF, FAG, TIMKEN, NKE Bearings in Industrial Automation

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  • #1 17776997
    gniewko18
    Level 1  
    Hello,
    I have questions for experienced mechanics and industrial automation specialists.
    What brand bearings do you recommend SKF, FAG, TIMKEN, NKE...
    Quality and durability are important.
    Application in the machine industry, hard working conditions, dust and heavy loads.
    Please give your opinion on this.
    Regards and thanks for any replies.
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  • #2 17777021
    SKM 1964
    Level 34  
    There are many good quality bearings. Every producer praises his own.
    I personally use FAG and SKF. :|
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    #3 17778189
    Kamel1922
    Level 9  
    At my place, we use SKF, heavy conditions, fan operation, high temperature. They withstand more than FAG. Of course, you must remember to lubricate. The method of installation is also important.
  • #4 17778370
    SKM 1964
    Level 34  
    Bearings don't like hammer blows. The press is the best.
    And do not transfer the pressure force through the balls and rollers.
    Always press the bearing ring to be fitted. :|
  • #5 17778413
    Kamel1922
    Level 9  
    Exactly, my friend, holy words. Unfortunately, not everyone applies and later questions why do you have to replace again.
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    #6 17778580
    BANANvanDYK
    Level 42  
    You would need to provide details on what machines you need to install them on, what performance characteristics, etc.
    From standard applications, standard ball bearings, practically any brand "from the middle shelf and up" is suitable.
    If we are talking about heavy loads, but controlled working conditions and good environmental conditions, then only the previously mentioned reputable brands.
    But if there are really unfavorable working conditions (e.g. vibrations, impacts) or environmental conditions (e.g. water, dust), unfortunately even expensive branded bearings will not help, and even their use will not be economically justified. A good example is agricultural machines - there often the bearings are mounted in such a way that contact with water and sand cannot be avoided - there it is even worth taking the lowest shelf, such as the Chinese CX. Taking into account some structurally unbalanced industrial machines, it will not help to mount a 2RS or S (stainless) bearing, because e.g. the product has direct contact with the bearing, or the bearing is not protected against washing (here RS and S do not provide any protection against water and corrosion arising inside), or e.g. 2Z bearings factory-mounted on the motor shaft of the grinder (they fall from dust).
    Personally, I'm happy with TVH's FAG, although I have some doubts about the current "Generation C" series.
  • #7 17784341
    Wywi
    Level 1  
    In the company where I work, we mainly use SKF and FAG. The listed NKE was tested but did not perform well. There are much better products at this price level.
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  • #8 19214312
    vardana
    Level 10  
    Faga bearings have a reputation like a Mercedes from the 80s-90s, but if someone recommends them today, it's as if TODAY someone still believes in a Mercedes... so as not to leave a thick pipe, I'll ask: how many bearings do you replace per month, or on some other scale? My company performs 80% of the bearing replacement service, there are ~30-40 of them a day. Mainly group 62,63, some double-breasted, less often 60 and oblique.
    And FAG has proven to us in the last 3 years that it is worth nothing. SKF has proven this long ago. Until then, we stuck to FŁT - now it's worse. I'm not complaining about Koyo and Timken, but they're not available in the performances we want. We stayed with Nachi. (Japanese)
    Phages and SKFs were worth something 15-20 years ago, later we happened to get a whole skimming batch of SKF before setting up, and FAG crumbles to the stage of howling and wiping the casing after 3-6 months in the case of 20% of the assortment that is just junk . And I say this bearing in mind several years of observation of the working conditions of a given device, in which the phage bearing applied with the methods of real craftsmen described above (+ heat application, without ANY force on the bearing at all) is the only piece of the puzzle of meticulous repair of the device, where the crappy bearing costs PLN 30-60 and the losses in case of failure reach many thousands. PLN for the repair of the device, not to mention the possibly calculated costs of the downtime itself as a result of the failure. I would pay for bearings 5x as much as they cost on the Polish market if only they were better. Meanwhile, every few months, another wise man calls who has never put bearings in his life - a sales representative - and offers me that it will be cheaper.
    NSK - double breasted are loud right out of the box (C3 2RS, no matter what basket) but in general I will neither recommend nor criticize.

    Pessimistic, but welcome.

Topic summary

The discussion centers on the durability and quality of various bearing brands—SKF, FAG, TIMKEN, and NKE—used in industrial automation under harsh conditions such as dust and heavy loads. Users share their experiences, noting that SKF generally performs better than FAG in high-temperature and heavy-duty applications, provided proper lubrication and installation techniques are followed. Some participants express dissatisfaction with FAG's current quality, comparing it unfavorably to past performance and suggesting that NKE does not meet expectations. The consensus indicates that while reputable brands are preferred for controlled environments, in extremely adverse conditions, even high-end bearings may fail, leading some to consider lower-tier options. Recommendations emphasize the importance of installation methods and environmental factors in bearing longevity.
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