Experience
The attributes that distinguish Timken in heath care are the same things that differentiate seasoned medical practitioners from students: focused study, experience and proven performance.
We’ve spent more than 50 years honing the art of designing and manufacturing friction management solutions for a wide range of medical applications, from laboratory centrifuges to artificial hearts to hospital beds. Our application knowledge means our products come specially designed to meet the targeted needs of health care equipment.
Innovation
For example, we know that X-ray tube assemblies have to operate in extreme heat, in environments that can cause a 100 degree Fahrenheit differential within the system. Our application understanding and knowledge of materials and precision machining have led to the development of forward-integrated units that enable diagnostic imaging equipment to scan the human heart between beats.
Our cross-functional research teams remain actively involved with customer projects from the point of inception to prototype through final production and launch.
Whatever the application, Timken works with health customers to evaluate the entire system to determine how we can achieve better performance, whether that means reduced friction, longer life or easy assembly. Our proactive approach to product development provides added value to customers and helps shape the future of medical device technology.