Bearings for Continuous Caster

• CARB bearings are self-aligning roller bearings developed by SKF and launched in 1995.

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• It combines the self-aligning capabilities of spherical roller bearings with the unlimited axial displacement capabilities of cylindrical roller bearings. Also, it has a small cross-sectional area, a characteristic usually found in needle roller bearings.

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• What are the advantages of CARB bearings?

• The main advantages of CARB bearings are as follows:

• Self-aligning ability: CARB bearings can automatically adjust axial displacement to adapt to different working conditions.

• High load-carrying capacity: Because CARB bearings have a smaller cross-sectional area, they have a stronger load-carrying capacity.

• Unlimited axial displacement: CARB bearings can tolerate axial displacement without causing additional axial force or friction.

• Overall, CARB bearings are excellent performance bearings that can maintain stability and reliability under various working conditions.

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• Applications of CARB bearings

• CARB bearings are suitable for a variety of applications, including:

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• Industrial transmission: CARB bearings can be used in various types of machinery and equipment in industrial transmission, such as rolling mills, reducers, electric motors, etc.

• Metallurgy: In the field of metallurgy, CARB bearings can be used in various smelting furnaces, rolling mills, continuous casting machines, and other equipment.

• Pulp and Paper: For the paper industry, trees are processed into pulp, which is then used to create paper products such as newspapers, books, and packaging materials. CARB bearings can withstand radial and axial loads while also compensating for the thermal expansion of the shaft.

• In general, CARB bearings are comprehensive, reliable bearings that are widely used in a variety of industries.

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• For the most popular CARB bearing models, please check: The most popular Toroidal roller bearings are used in continuous casting machines

Special designs and variants toroidal roller bearings 

• CARB bearings for Continuous casting machines

• Continuous casting is a metal processing technology used to produce long, semi-finished products such as billets, blooms, slabs, and thin sheets. It involves pouring molten metal into a copper mold, cooling the metal to solidify it, and then withdrawing the solidified metal continuously from the mold.

• CARB bearings are bearings that are typically used in continuous casting machines. They are designed to handle the high loads, temperatures, and wear resistance requirements of continuous casting operations. CARB bearings are typically made from a composite material that includes a low-friction plastic matrix and hard ceramic particles.

• CARB bearings are typically mounted in the support structure of the continuous casting machine and support the mold as it is withdrawn from the solidified metal. They must be able to withstand the high loads and temperatures while maintaining accurate alignment and rotation to ensure a smooth and continuous casting process.

• CARB bearings also have special coatings or lubrication systems to provide maximum wear resistance and extended bearing life under the severe operating conditions of continuous casting. These coatings may include a low-friction coating, a layer applied on the surface of the bearing to diminish friction and wear. Or a lubrication system that provides continuous lubrication during operation to further extend the life of the bearing.

• Continuous casting machines require regular maintenance to prevent equipment failure.

• It is necessary to check the bearings thoroughly to identify any indications of wear or damage. Please make sure to inspect them closely.

• Replacing damaged bearings.

• Lubricating the bearings as necessary to ensure smooth and reliable operation of the continuous casting machine.

• What does the special coating or lubrication system of CARB bearings do?

• The special coating or lubrication system of CARB bearings has the following functions:

• Anti-rust: In a humid environment, metal will interact with the oxygen and water in it to form condensation and cause corrosion. In order to prevent bearings from rusting, special coatings such as chromium plating or nickel plating can be used to maintain the performance of the bearings.

• Lubrication and Sealing: Most bearing failures are caused by improper lubrication or impurity contamination issues. Proper lubrication and sealing can prevent bearing damage. In construction equipment, the use of grease can prevent grease leakage from affecting product quality and causing safety issues. For some other applications, such as robots, positioning devices, and control devices, grease leakage is not allowed. Otherwise, it will affect the performance and accuracy of the equipment.

• Therefore, in the design and manufacturing process of CARB bearings, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the use environment and working conditions of the bearings and use appropriate coatings and lubrication systems to ensure the anti-rust and lubrication properties of the bearings to improve the service life and reliability of the bearings.