Kilian helped a major construction equipment manufacturer reduce excessive field service calls by designing a bearing that corrected a serious performance issue in their mini-excavators. A major U.S. construction equipment manufacturer had a foot pedal assembly on a mini excavator that was continually failing. Located on the floor of the cab, the foot pedal is used to help maneuver the machine. The lever featured a bushing inside the casting with two O-rings that were continually wearing down. Excessive clearance in the assembly was causing the lever to slip, resulting in loss of vehicle control for equipment operators. This was creating a huge warranty issue as the manufacturer was spending a great deal of time in the field replacing the bushing system. The manufacturer called Kilian to help them find a solution. Kilian engineers determined that the company needed a customized bearing solution, instead of the O-ring design they were using. Using precision bearing and casting sources developed over many years, Kilian designed a precision bearing assembly that incorporated an internal stud in the casting. The new design minimized play in the system and resulted in a single, complete assembly rather than eight different components, saving costs and minimizing inventory for the manufacturer. Other Solution Stories: Kilian helped a seating manufacturer for minivans devise a revolutionary bearing to work in a new, space-saving seating application, while adhering to strict, automotive industry quality standards. more... Kilian designed a precision track roller bearing to help RV manufacturers reduce downtime and warranty issues that were occurring in the field. more... Kilian helped a pallet rack manufacturer to redesign a bearing that went from seven components to one, reducing bearing costs by approximately 50 percent. more... Complete listing of Kilian bearing products Product categories Ball bearings Catalog bearings Conveyor ball bearings Double row ball bearings Flange type ball bearings Single row ball bearings Custom bearing assemblies   Housed Units Pins and shafts Polymer assemblies Roller bearings Stainless steel bearings Thrust bearings Track roller bearings

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