Timken front wheel hub bearings lasted 250,000 miles


4/11/2011 8:30:00 AM | Comments | Jeff McGowan

I bought a 2001 Chevrolet 1500 4wd Suburban new in August of 2000. The bearings lasted 250,000 miles. That is no small feat for a vehicle that hauls, tows, and has been off road on the sand dunes numerous times. Read More+

 

Riding on trust


10/28/2010 12:00:00 AM | Comments | Layne Johnson

Having looked around at the costs associated with replacing the front wheel bearing assemblies on my Ford F250 Superduty truck, I decided on Timken primarily because of their reputation, the cost was less than OEM, and the product is made in the USA by a company with a Stellar reputation. Read More+

 

Making a huge difference -- literally


10/27/2010 12:00:00 AM | Comments | Nigel Los

Put yourself in the shoes of my customer for a moment. You’re a technician overseeing the production of high-strength steel sheet and plate in a hot-rolling mill – one of the biggest of its kind in the world. Read More+

 

Being Proactive, Showing Commitment Pays Off


1/29/2010 9:00:00 AM | Comments | Tim Myers

Boeing 747 production was nearing shutdown due to a shortage of the bearings necessary to continue the line. I began investigating the order to find out why the shipment had not gotten to Boeing. What I discovered was that the bearing cages had not arrived. Read More+

 

Saving A Customer From Unscheduled Downtime


1/28/2010 2:00:00 PM | Comments | John Speer

I take quick action to ensure customer satisfaction, applying my knowledge to deliver value. For example, when I learned that a colleague working at a customer’s plant was sick, I knew I needed to step in.  Read More+