Timken reconditioning services help extend the life of aerospace bearings manufactured by Timken. Customer-specific repair programs can help reduce costs. Inspections are typically completed in three days; reconditioning in just 14 days or less. We cover the complete range of reconditioning services, offering customers a single source for money-saving repairs. Timken reconditioned bearings comply with FAA and EASA standards.

Our Certified Reconditioning™ process offers superior quality in Level 2 bearing reconditioning – a reliable, affordable solution for extending the life of your in-service OEM bearings. We return your bearings to a like-new operational condition, ensuring the highest standards in quality, safety and performance. Reconditioned bearings may offer up to an 80 percent savings compared to the cost of purchasing new bearings.

Bearings sent to Timken repair facilities go through a process of reverse engineering, in which they are first logged and serialized then disassembled and thoroughly washed using automated cleaning systems. Ferrous parts are cleaned and then subjected to magnetic particle testing to determine surface cracks and abnormalities. They are then visually checked for dimensional profile, with the rings honed and ground to specification.

Experienced inspectors then reassemble the bearings in a clean room environment, re-lubricate the bearings for preservation and ensure that packaging meets the most strict quality guidelines.

The result is a refurbished bearing that equals the quality of a new bearing at a fraction of the cost.

Service Attributes

• Raceway honing is performed to completely restore the geometry and surface finish of the inner and outer raceways.
• Rolling elements are replaced – a set of new, fully-inspected and tested balls/ rollers is installed.
• Highly-trained associates complete both a visual and dimensional inspection of each bearing.
• Fully reconditioned bearing rings are assembled, tested and matched with new rolling elements.
• Final inspection includes a “white glove” final visual inspection and dynamic test on our proprietary BA-96 Bearing Analyzer™. This dynamic test evaluates the operational noise signals produced by both ball and roller bearings.
• Completely reconditioned bearings are cleaned, preserved, vacuum sealed and shipped.

Applications

Aerospace engines and gearboxes

Exceptional Customer Service
Timken customer service specialists provide aerospace bearing repair customers with the information they need to manage their busy schedules. Our goal is to help our customers increase their productivity, reduce turn-around-time, and improve the overall quality of service. We also provide 24 hour service when our customers register on My Bii™, which features repair order status and shipping information.

Rapid Response
We work closely with customers to establish realistic response and turn around times (TAT) that allow them to meet their build schedules. We have significantly reduced our process TAT through ongoing Lean and Kaizen events to provide service that will give our customers a competitive edge.

Cost Savings
We offer global air carriers, engine overhaul facilities, ground power generation facilities, and military organizations incredible cost savings and reduced inventory investment.
When you use Timken for the inspection and reconditioning of your high-value ball and roller bearings, you will enjoy the types of savings we have been providing our customers for over 50 years.