Industries

Mining industry and cement plants

The mining industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including the extraction of coal, iron ore, oil and gas, and precious stones. The extraction of these minerals and their processing, as well as the production of cement, the most widely used building material in the world, are areas of strategic importance. These operations involve complex processes of extraction, separation and processing of raw materials. They take place in a variety of geological environments, from underground mines to open-pit mines and quarries.

AKE's portfolio of bearings ensures the continued reliable operation of mining and processing technologies that are stressed by water, dust, sand, extreme temperatures, vibration and heavy loads.

KEY FEATRUES

DESIGN GROUPS

Key features of AKE bearings in the mining industry and cement plants

The radial clearance setting plays an important role for individual applications in this industry. AKE bearings are manufactured with C3-C4 radial clearance. AKE bearings have additional key features that contribute to their flawless operation.

Resistance to high temperatures

The cement plants operate at extreme temperatures and therefore AKE bearings are able to withstand high temperatures without losing their mechanical properties. Bearings intended for this industry are often manufactured of heat-stabilised materials.

High load carrying capacity

AKE bearings in the mining industry and cement plants are designed for the heavy loads that arise in mineral processing and manufacturing processes, such as loads due to the weight and hardness of the material. AKE bearings are also capable of withstanding pressure and vibration.

Service life

In the mining industry and cement plants, maintenance of machinery and equipment is important. Access to bearing housings can be limited and most service interventions require extensive technology downtime. It is therefore preferable to use sufficiently durable bearings that require only minimal maintenance and achieve a long service life.

Resistance to shock loads

Bearings in the mining industry and cement plants must be able to withstand the sudden and impact loads that arise during the crushing and grinding of mineral raw materials.