Schaeffler India Limited has launched locally manufactured current-insulated bearings at the International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE), 2019. This has set a new precedent for the industry as Schaeffler India has become the first and only manufacturer in India to develop current-insulated bearings locally.
The bearings incorporate German engineering excellence to prevent damage due to flow of stray electric current, thereby improving their safety and lifespan for industrial segments such as railways, wind power and electric motors. Schaeffler India has developed these bearings in line with the government’s Make in India initiative. The bearings are developed for electric motorised wheel drives, in which they have to withstand high temperatures, shocks and vibrations, and stray electric
currents. Manufactured with complete precision, particularly for Indian conditions, the bearings come with an advanced coating on the surface and a delicate assembly which keeps their electrical insulation properties intact even in humid working conditions.
The current-insulated bearings are available in various sizes and materials such as steel, brass or polymer cages with ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings and tapered roller bearings, and are available up to OD 360 mm.