NTN-SNR gets Wilson Electric rolling with Bearing Box
Graham Brooker, MD of Wilson Motors, Pumps and Fans Group understood that the most critical element of any rotating piece of machinery will ultimately be the bearings; “They are the most common cause of equipment failure and can be the centre of some of the most expensive break downs we receive here in our Battersea Workshop” he explains.
Immense pressure is on repair companies these days to provide high quality repairs at low costs. Knowing how to both identify the root cause of bearing failure and repair the machine to a standard that is better than when it was originally made is the key to great service.
NTN-SNR have over a century’s experience as designers, developers and manufacturers of bearings, rotational and guidance systems. Worldwide they are the third largest supplier of bearings and spend approximately 4% of its turnover on research and development.
Anthony explains, “NTN-SNR’s Bearing Box is a purpose built training van used by the NTN-SNR training team to deliver bespoke training to service centres around the UK. The van contains all the necessary equipment to provide presentations on theoretical basics and move onto a full hands-on practical learning experience.”
The van provides easy access to a bespoke training program on best practise bearing installation and removal for service centres across the UK. The UK team is made up of Lead Lecturer Robert Burley, MRO Sales Manager Anthony Urion and Samantha Turner Key Account Manager.
To accommodate the work schedule of Wilson Electric, staff training was delivered in several sessions over 2 days. The modules consisted of Bearing identification, including suffix and prefixes, failure modes and demonstrations of best practise for bearing fitting and removal using the latest technical tools.
Graham Brooker explicated, “NTN-SNR provided Wilson Electric with a first class training programme. Our engineers are now far better equipped to deliver high quality repairs.”
For more information on Bearing Box and all services that NTN-SNR can provide AEMT members contact Anthony Urion on 01543 445000.