Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) of Indiantown, Fla., was experiencing severe bearing damage in its pulverizers. PG&E contacted Timken to help identify a remedy. Engineers from both organizations worked together to research and develop a solution – a tapered/cylindrical bearing combination made with debris-resistant steel, which replaced the standard spherical/cylindrical bearing configuration.

The new bearing design fits in the existing envelope and has extended life over the previous design.