In most mechanical equipment, metal-to-metal contact is reduced with a lubricant film between moving components. But equipment like hydraulic pumps and motors operate at such high pressure that it’s impossible to maintain a constant lube film. That can create scuffing or scoring damage that will substantially shorten component life. The surface characteristics of the components in these applications, in many cases, are the key life limiting factor.

By providing increased wear resistance even with low lube, Timken Engineered Surfaces can extend component life under these extreme conditions.  For customers who need a solution to premature component wear in hydrostatic applications, Timken experts can devise an appropriate solution with one or more of the processes in our Engineered Surfaces toolbox.