Bearing Lubrication and Relubrication Services:
Enhance Performance and Extend Service
Proper bearing lubrication is crucial for the optimal performance and service life of rolling bearings. Lubricants designed for specific operating conditions form a protective film between the bearing’s friction surfaces. This film reduces friction, mitigates wear, and dissipates frictional heat, preventing overheating, lubricant degradation, and premature bearing failure. Furthermore, lubrication helps prevent corrosion, moisture, and contaminants, which degrade bearing performance over time.
However, even with proper lubrication, bearings can eventually suffer from lubricant failure, contamination, or wear, impacting their efficiency. In such cases, professional bearing relubrication services offer a cost-effective solution to extend bearing life without expensive replacements. Bearing relubrication restores bearing performance by re-injecting fresh lubricant, removing contaminants, and adjusting the lubricant type to meet specific operational requirements.
Comprehensive Bearing Lubrication Solutions
NPBS Bearings provides comprehensive lubrication services for all types of bearings, including ball bearings, miniature bearings, dustproof bearings, and instrument bearings. We handle standard greases and oils, as well as a variety of specialty lubricants tailored for specific applications. Whether you require the same or different lubricants to clean and lubricate your bearings, our team has extensive experience tailoring lubrication solutions to stringent industry specifications, including high-speed, extreme-temperature, low-torque, and highly corrosive environments.
Our bearing lubrication services include:
• Common lubricants
• Specialty lubricants (for high speed, extreme temperatures, corrosion protection, etc.)
• Customer-supplied specialty lubricants
• Grease and lubricant lubrication
• Grease plate and oil film lubrication solutions
• Serialized and dry film lubricants (e.g., Dicronite)
• Vacuum impregnation
• Lubricant and solvent mixtures
• Lubricant weight recording
We also offer more specialized services such as “lubrication drying” (cleaning only) and “immersion draining” to meet the diverse needs of different bearing types and applications.
Customized Lubrication Services for Specific Needs
NPBS Bearings provides highly specialized bearing lubrication services with decades of experience and cutting-edge technology. We are able to lubricate stainless steel, chrome steel, and hybrid bearings using customer-specified lubricants, providing bespoke services tailored to your specific application requirements. One of the key advantages of our relubrication service is our ability to provide lubricants tailored to specific or complex applications. For example, if your bearings are performing poorly with existing lubricants, we can test different lubricants and grease contents to find the ideal solution. If the original manufacturer no longer supplies the required lubricant, or the minimum order quantity is too high, we can step in and provide the required quantity of lubricant—whether for a single bearing or a large order.
Advanced Technology and Expertise for Precise Lubrication
Our experienced technicians work in a highly controlled environment, using advanced technologies such as ultrasonic cleaning equipment and specialized chemicals. This ensures that all bearings are contaminated-free during cleaning and relubrication. Our cleanroom-level facilities are equipped with air filters and other safety precautions to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the process.
A major highlight of our service is our ability to control the amount of lubricant added with extreme precision. We can measure the grease content with an error of only a few milligrams, ensuring the correct grease fill for low, medium, and high lubrication needs. This level of control is crucial for industries where precision and performance are critical, such as military, aerospace, or high-performance machinery applications.
Why Choose NPBS Bearings?
Large manufacturers typically focus on high-volume orders and are often uninterested in small or medium-volume orders using non-standard lubricants. NPBS bearings, however, have no minimum order quantity, making them the ideal partner for customers requiring small-volume or customized lubrication solutions. Whether you need a single bearing or hundreds, our team is ready to assist you.
With over 23 years of experience in bearing relubrication and specialty lubrication, we possess the expertise to handle even the most challenging bearing performance problems. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your bearings operate at their best and that your machinery runs smoothly, saving you time and money in the long run.
If you face challenges with bearing performance or require lubrication solutions, please contact us.