MAXAM^® Bearings

Professionals seek components that can withstand harsh environments and rigorous use while minimizing operational downtime. Bearings are essential components that ensure the machinery operates smoothly. However, standard bearings can quickly reach their limit in challenging environments, where exposure to extreme temperatures, contamination, and heavy loads are common. The result? Frequent failures, operational disruptions, and a drain on resources dedicated to maintenance and repairs.

This challenge underscores the need for bearing solutions that meet and exceed the demands of such punishing conditions. MAXAM® Bearings offers innovative product design and materials engineering—areas where significant advancements have led to the development of bearings specifically designed to tackle these issues head-on. Are your machine’s bearings breaking down often? Machines always in maintenance? Maintenance costing a fortune? Prevention is the best cure with MAXAM. Designed with a ceramic-like outer layer, and a guarantee that bearings will operate smoothly, even in the harshest conditions, MAXAM is the best bearing for your worst application.

Our team can cater to the needs of even the most demanding industries, with a lead time of 8-12 weeks as opposed to the standard 6-12 months. For roller or spherical bearings needs, MAXAM has the perfect bearing solution for you, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Upgrade your bearings to extend operating life and increase uptime

MAXAM® Bearings are engineered to excel in harsh operating environments where conventional bearings fail prematurely. MAXAM Bearings are designed with an extremely high-hardness outer layer. This ceramic-like outer layer is tested and proven to pulverize aggressive debris, stand up to impact and heavy loads, will not corrode, and withstand extreme temperatures. All in all, MAXAM’s spherical and roller bearing solutions have been proven to outlast conventional bearings by 4 – 10 times the service life in these challenging conditions saving tremendous cost related to downtime and maintenance to provide a quick ROI and long-term value.

Extreme Shock and Radial Loads

The unique characteristics of MAXAM Bearing design and material enable it to absorb and survive the punishment typical of heavy industrial applications avoiding fracture & spalling. Some applications include:

• Caster Rolls
• Run Out Table Rolls
• Rolling or Bar Mill Transfer Rolls
• Chock Wheels
• Roll Stands
• Coil & Heavy-Duty Conveyors
• Rail-Mounted Transfer Carts & Cars
• Furnace Rolls

Benefits of MAXAM Bearings

When it comes to equipment or machines that operate nonstop, it’s crucial for bearings to not only last long but also to maintain optimal functionality. In such scenarios, superior-quality spherical and roller-bearing solutions are a must for the machine’s peak performance. Here are some key advantages of our MAXAM bearings over traditional ball bearings and roller bearings, designed to instill confidence in your choice:

Contaminants and Aggressive Debris

Dirt, dust, particulates, metal scale, swarf, sugars, and sludge to name a few are no match for MAXAM roller bearings. The extremely hard outer layer of MAXAM-processed metal parts grind and pulverizes the debris into fines, which in the end actually helps to lubricate the MAXAM.

Intense Heat

The metallurgy and unique processing of standard MAXAM Bearings and components allow them to operate continuously at temperatures up to 450°F (230°C) and 650°F (340°C) intermittently. For hotter environments our unique high-temperature alloy steel allows high-temp MAXAMs to operate at 1,000°F (540°C) continuously and 1,200°F (650°C) intermittently. MAXAM Bearings can operate in hot applications from steelmaking to industrial and commercial ovens.

Moisture & Chemical Attack

MAXAM Bearings outer layer will not corrode, nor rust in the presence of water and moisture, and is resistant to attack from most chemicals. MAXAM’s roller and spherical bearing solutions are excellent in applications with exposure to and/or immersion in water, mild acids, cleaning and caustic solutions, or other fluids such as zinc pots, pickling lines, sewage, contaminated water, as well as other fluids.

Limited Frequency of Lubrication

In applications when lubrication poses challenges or problems, MAXAM Bearings typically outlast conventional bearings. Of course all bearings last longer and run with less friction when lubricated; the hard outer layer of MAXAM Bearings and components can actually run dry against one another. In fact, since MAXAM’s roller and spherical bearing selection will not corrode or rust, water is an excellent lubricant.

Intermittent or Slow-Speed Operation

MAXAM Plain Bearings will in general accommodate sustained speeds up to 450 RPM, depending on size. For higher speeds, McNeil designs MAXAM Roller Bearings.

MAXAM® Bearings are engineered to excel in harsh operating environments where conventional bearings tend to fail. MAXAM Bearings have been proven to perform despite harsh conditions including:

Intense heat

The metallurgy and unique processing of standard MAXAM spherical and roller bearings and components allow them to operate continuously at temperatures up to 450°F (230°C) and 650°F (340°C) intermittently. For hotter environments, our unique high-temperature alloy steel allows high-temp MAXAM’s to operate at 1,000°F (540°C) continuous and 1,200°F (650°C) intermittently. MAXAM’s spherical and roller bearings can effectively function in hot applications ranging from steelmaking to industrial and commercial ovens.

Moisture

Exposure to and/or immersion of MAXAM spherical and roller bearing in water, mild acids, cleaning solutions, or other fluids such as zinc pots, pickling lines, and other items.

Limited frequency or quality of lubrication

In applications when lubrication poses challenges or problems, MAXAM Bearings typically outlast conventional bearings.

Contaminants

MAXAM roller and spherical bearing products can withstand dirt, dust, and particulates.

Intermittent or slow-speed operation

MAXAM Bearings sustain speeds up to 450 RPM, depending on size.

McNeil Industries Will Fulfill Your Roller and Spherical Bearing Needs

As a leading manufacturer of top-quality bearings, MAXAM Bearings offers incredible spherical and roller bearing product options designed and developed to deliver exceptional outcomes to your machines and equipment. Regardless of your industry, we make sure to consistently provide high quality bearings for effortless applications to support harsh operations, demonstrating our commitment to understanding and valuing your unique needs.

Contact us today to learn more about our range of MAXAM Bearing products. You may also request a quote so that our team can find a suitable solution tailored to your required specifications.

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