Published: 24/05/2022, 13:30
How to improve sustainability in bearings: ‘Committed to Sustainability brochure, produced with SKF, now available
‘Committed to Sustainability’ is our latest brochure produced in partnership with bearing manufacturer SKF, addressing some of the key ways in which both our companies are improving the sustainability of the bearings we sell and, just as importantly, how our customers can benefit from this.
At a time when the world is looking to limit its energy usage and impact on the climate, pressure is mounting on industry worldwide to reduce its overall environmental impact. Individual bearings may use relatively little energy but are in such widespread use and are also one of the most frequently replaced components, that building sustainability into the product, and their usage matters.
Our new ‘Committed to Sustainability’ brochure provides you with a guide to getting the most out of your bearings whilst having the least impact on the environment by applying the 3Rs waste hierarchy - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Examples of the 3RS in the new brochure include:
• Reduce the number of bearings you use by selecting good quality ones that are appropriate for the task at hand, and ensure they are correctly fitted, for product longevity.
• Reuse bearings through SKF’s remanufacturing process and opt for regenerated lubricants.
• Check to see if the bearings you use can be recycled at end of life.
But you can’t apply sustainability to the product in isolation: it’s important to consider every aspect surrounding that product, including the manufacturer and its suppliers. The new ‘Committed to Sustainability’ brochure encompasses these different aspects, addressing responsible sourcing and demand chain, manufacturing environmental performance, sustainable building design and construction, and logistics. It also looks at how Brammer Buck & Hickman and SKF are working towards net zero.
Commenting on the release of the new brochure, Alan Stewart, Brammer Buck & Hickman Bearing Product Manager – SKF Products, said: “Reducing wastage when it comes to bearings is not only good for the planet but makes good business sense. A bearing that performs well over a long period of time is a bearing that won’t slow your machinery down and won’t lead to expensive unplanned maintenance and downtime. Applying the 3Rs to bearings is a good investment in the future, whichever way you look at it and we hope this new brochure will help explain why and how.”
Download our new ‘Committed to Sustainability’ brochure
