thyssenkrupp rothe erde

Steel mills
Metal
Works
Engineering
2 What we do 3

Our partners
understand:
our products are made The route
for tough environments.
to steel
We at thyssenkrupp rothe erde are the leading global manufacturer of slewing bearings,
rolling bearings and one of the largest producers of seamless rolled rings. Every month
more than 7,000 employees transform 15,000 tons of steel into customer-specific
solutions. Every day, we contribute to keeping everything rolling smoothly – with
production facilities all around the world. Through our many years of experience, we
understand our clients’ applications, challenges and needs.

From beginning to end and beyond:

rely on quality – for a lifetime
A steelworks plant produces steel out of iron ore. Much of the equipment required
for the production of steel is equipped with either ball bearings or roller bearings.
thyssenkrupp rothe erde individually develops, manufactures and maintains products
for steelmaking technology.

The requirements of the equipment used in the production of steel are extreme and
only the best performance is acceptable. With our expertise in design and manu­facturing,
we can provide the highest quality slewing bearings designed to work in these difficult
conditions. We offer a variety of sealing systems designed to keep your bearings
functioning as long as possible. We bring all of the important elements together and
offer quality to our clients.

We are there when you need us.

Expertise, experience, global presence and competence in solving problems are the
building blocks of the first-class service from our highly qualified and specialised team –
as well as guaranteeing satisfaction for your requirements. Make thyssenkrupp rothe erde
your partner for all services relating to slewing bearings!

Bearings used in steel production applications must provide the utmost reliability. In addition,
the challenging operational and environmental conditions require extremely robust bearings
to ensure they are able to support the ongoing production cycles. This is why we develop
bearings at thyssenkrupp rothe erde.
 4 Applications & products 5

A B C

Three-row roller bearings Combination bearings Four-point bearings

3 A B
1 Mining excavator 2 Handling cranes 3 Ship loader 4 Bucket wheel excavator Our rothe erde ® three-row roller-bearing slewing rothe erde ® combination bearings allow for the Thanks to their simple yet robust design, our rothe
rings combine the ability to absorb heavy loads advantages of balls and rollers to be combined. erde ® four-point bearings are an ideal economical,
with the promise of a long service life. Three-row On this type of bearing, the roller raceway transmits reliable and durable solution to your bearing needs.
roller-bearing slewing rings can be purchased the axial loads and the ball raceway the radial loads. This design is relatively resistant to deviations in
either with exterior or interior gearing or entirely companion structure. They are an ideal compromise
without gearing. between economical and technical demands.
9 A C F
15 D G H I

10 D E F

1 A

5 Stacker / reclaimer 6 Belt conveyor 7 EAF cover 8 Ladle metallurgy furnace

4 A B D E F

Tapered roller bearings Split cylindrical roller bearings Spherical roller bearings
In our psl ® tapered roller bearings, the tapered The split psl ® cylindrical roller bearings consist psl ® spherical roller bearings can absorb large
rollers run in designated cages on the raceways. of bearing rings and cylindrical rollers that are radial loads and the effects of the axial load in both
They are ideal for simultaneously absorbing radial guided between equally cylindrical contact surfaces. directions simultaneously. The psl ® spherical roller
and axial loads. The point on the bearing’s axis On the outer, and less frequently on the inner ring, bearings’ raceways allow for the reciprocal tilting
8 A C where contact occurs ensures a low-friction opera- there are shelves that guide the roller set with of the rings during operation. This ensures the even
tion and correct rolling. The fact that the bearings the cage. They feature mainly very high radial load distribution of loads on the rolling elements, even
11 C can be separated makes them easy to assemble capacity. Customised design solutions with split with the smallest shaft deflections or in cases of the
and to adjust. rings and cages enable easier assembly at the axial alignment of the ring’s contact surfaces being
site for heavy steel mill applications. non-compliant.

9 Ladle transfer car 10 Converter 11 Slag skimmer 12 Lance slewing mechanism 5 A B

2 A C 14 A E F

7 A C

G H I
6 C D F
Four-row tapered roller bearings Four-row cylindrical roller bearings Tapered roller thrust bearings
psl ® multi-row tapered roller bearings are best Since multi-row psl ® cylindrical roller bearings The single- and double-row direction psl ® tapered
12 C suited for absorbing large radial forces. This type can only absorb radial loads, they are installed in roller thrust bearings are rigid bearings with high
of bearing is designed for low to medium rolling combination with deep-groove ball bearings, an­gu- loading capacity that are perfect for the absorption
speeds. Thanks to the design of our bearings, the lar ball bearings or axial tapered roller bearings, especially of axial loads in one direction or both
13 C high axial loads typically found on radial loads can which absorb the axial loads. Multi-row cylindrical directions. Components of thrust bearings can
also be absorbed. Thus, in general, there is no roller bearings are never latching, which means all be fitted separately.
longer a need for a separate axial bearing. bearing parts can be installed or disassembled
separately from the free bearing rings.

13 Vacuum swivel joints 14 Ladle turret 15 Strip rolling mills

Note: in addition to the common bearing types shown here, other series can also be used depending on the application and load specifications of our customers.
6 Applications7

Applications

Mining excavator Handling cranes Ship loader Stacker / reclaimer

The term ‘mining excavator’ refers to the largest excavators Port operations, handling and shipyard cranes offer essential sup- Ship loaders and ship unloaders are important in ensuring the The stacker / reclaimer is a versatile stockyard machine. Several
with a bucket capacity of over 50 tons of material weight. These port in transporting products, goods and parts. These cranes are efficient transportation of bulk goods along the shipping route. types of materials can be stacked in the same stockyard since the
machines are mainly used in mines for the extraction of coal, ores, often rail-mounted and characterised by their reliable techno­logy Coal, ores, phosphate, sulphur and fertilisers are fed onto reclaimer is able to move and retrieve the exact material required.
and other raw materials. The machine’s high level of mobility is and high durability. Since bearings made by thyssenkrupp rothe continuously operational conveyor belts, and deposited into the In addition, multiple reclaimers can be installed in one stockyard.
its advantage over bucket excavators. This is achieved by means erde can withstand the toughest demands and operate under vessel to be transported on a cantilever by means of the ship’s
of the bearing, which ensures a connection between the upper extreme load conditions, they have already been used as loading open loading hatch. For the ship to be optimally filled, it has to
structure and chassis of the excavator, enabling it to rotate around and shipyard cranes around the world. be moved under the cantilever. Elaborate manoeuvring can be
the whole work area. avoided if the cantilever’s unloading system is movable.

Bucket wheel excavator Belt conveyor Electric arc furnace (EAF) cover Ladle metallurgy furnace (LMF)
The bucket wheel excavator mines bulk material stored at the Belt conveyor modules are used in mines to transport coal, metals Industrial-sized furnaces are used to heat and melt material via The LMF is used to refine molten steel into speciality grades while
end of the conveyor line in a targeted and continuous manner. etc. in a straight line, when there are changes in elevation. High electric arc. The EAF roof must be swung out of the way in order remaining in the ladle. LMFs are used to superheat to required
The excavator consists of a chassis, a feeder of the materials to levels of dust and dirt accumulation as well as heavy loads can be for the charging bucket to load the furnace with scrap. tapping temps for subsequent casting operations. They allow
be stacked and a rotatable upper structure with the ejection trailer. challenging for the bearings in a conveyor. This is where our four- flexible scheduling between availability of caster and readiness
Spoil piles coming from the conveyor belt can be filled again at point bearings made by thyssenkrupp rothe erde come into play. of molten steel from the furnace.
another location with a spreader. Slewing bearings made by They are ideal for every type of use in the field of conveyor belt
thyssenkrupp rothe erde ensure the chassis and the upper technology, whether as a connection to tripper cars, stacker or
structure are reliably connected. The excavator is a lifting device other applications.
for heaped material, which needs to be transported from a stock-
pile for further processing. The diverse selection of models
ensures all kinds of storage locations are catered to. Since swivel
movements have to be carried out to remove a stockpile, our
slewing bearings of varied dimensions are also put to use here.
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Applications

Converter Lance slewing mechanism Slag skimmer Ladle transfer car

Converters are used to produce steel out of unrefined iron. In steelmaking, carbon found in unrefined iron is oxidised via a Slag skimmers are designed to remove the slag layer from the Ladle transfer cars are used to carry hot metal ladles within the
To ensure that several hundred ton-heavy skip vessels remain targeted supply of oxygen. Lance slewing mechanisms are used in surface of molten steel, leading to increased efficiency and mill. With weight capacities of up to 300 tons, a ladle transfer car
mobile, converter bearings are used. Very slow swivel movements this process. thyssenkrupp rothe erde develops slewing bearings decreasing double-slag heats. When not removed from the molten is required to carry much heavier loads than most. Our slewing
combined with regular shock loads demand a very high static specifically for this application. These bearings are designed to bath, slag can freeze, cause bridging, remain mixed with metal bearings are used to ensure the car stays mobile.
load-bearing capacity. Our converter bearings for this sector are safely withstand the extreme environmental conditions. and compromise the quality of your castings.
designed to withstand high loads against the backdrop of a low
number of rotations, while reducing the risk of permanent
deformation.

Vacuum swivel joints Ladle turret Strip rolling mills

Swivel joints are movable parts of a pipe. They are used to When each batch of molten steel leaves the LMF, it is the proper Strip rolling mills are used to reduce the strip thickness of plates
transport fluids or gases between two system parts that move chemistry and temperature for casting. The ladles of steel are and strips. Bearings made by thyssenkrupp rothe erde are used
relative to each other. This presents a unique challenge during placed in a turret that is rotated atop a slewing ring. This allows for in rolling mills as part of their warm and cold rolling process. Here,
construction: the swivel joints must be able to carry out pivotal efficient continuous casting of molten steel by keeping the supply they are exposed to particularly harsh conditions: in addition to the
movements and slow swivel movements simultaneously, within constant. When one ladle is empty, another rotates into place and extreme temperatures, the strong rolling forces particularly impact
a radius of 360°. continues to pour. There are typically two types of turrets: stiff or all components. Bearings for this area of application thus require
fixed-arm turrets and adjustable-arm turrets. The ladle turret and high load-bearing capacities to absorb resulting rolling forces. We
swifter are in permanent use and set in their loading position. develop, design and manufacture these down to the tiniest detail,
Roller bearing slewing rings made by thyssenkrupp rothe erde are so that our customers are provided with a financially optimal
used here: they guarantee the uninterrupted operation of the con- design, which ensures both maximum safety and reliability.
tinuous casting line and can withstand extremely high loads.
10 Service and refurbishment 11

Maximum reliability through

In-house
service

comprehensive services. External

service
Proactive
service

As a customer, you are important to us. Installation Customer care

As a result, thyssenkrupp rothe erde offers
Bearing assembly Status analyses of the
you comprehensive services – worldwide! bearings in your systems
Measurement and assessment
of the contact surface Detailed reporting

As a leading global manufacturer of slewing bearings, we at Expertise, experience, global presence and competence in solving Commissioning
thyssenkrupp rothe erde are also your first choice when it comes problems are the building blocks of the first-class service from our
to obtaining services for these critical components. After all, only highly qualified and specialised team. Make thyssenkrupp rothe
regular maintenance and expert servicing will ensure that the erde your partner for all services relating to slewing bearings!
slewing bearing reaches a long service life, with trouble-free oper- Maintenance and inspection
ation. Keeping your equipment fully operational is a critical factor
for your success. Lubricant analysis

Wear measurement

Bolt check
Maximum reliability Examination regarding continued use
through comprehensive services. 2. Examination of replacement bearings
On-site service
From installation to inspection, from maintenance to We can also carry out all the Long-term packaging up to five years
repair and even training courses: our service concept stated works at your site.
is comprehensive and is divided into three areas: In addition, we can handle the Renewal of packaging
installation and commissioning
of bearings in your plant. Seal exchange

ineering
Eng Repair
(up to 8 m in one piece, up to 20 m divided)
1.

360°
In-house service Repair
At our own facility, we carry
General overhaul
out maintenance, inspection,
repair and overhaul activities
on your bearings – regardless
of the original manufacturer
3. Training measures
S e r vic e
Proactive service Installation, lubrication, maintenance
Next to the actual work on the
bearings, we can prepare service Bearing measurement
plans for you, analyse the condition
of bearings in your plants and provide Preliminary discussion regarding assembly
you with detailed reports. In addition,
we offer you customised services
such as training and preventative
maintenance.
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Our service team is

always at your side.
Spare parts Preliminary laser Removal of Repair of the
management measurement the bearing removed bearing on-site

Packaging check Evaluation of the mounting surfaces Determining the function value Manual reworking of damaged areas
To allow the permitted storage times to be successfully reached, prior to bearing installation The function values are determined using proven and tested If the extent of damage is minor, it may be possible for a slewing
we check and evaluate packaging and the storage conditions. We use our laser measuring systems to measure the flatness processes. These provide information about the status of the bearing to be repaired on site by manual reworking. For example,
of mounting surfaces according to DIN EN ISO 1101. slewing bearing as well as whether or not it can be reused. seals can be replaced, new rolling elements can be installed
Renewal of packaging or the gear teeth can be smoothed manually.
We are able to renew or optimise packaging so that spare Detailed examination of the gear teeth if necessary
parts will be available when needed. This can extend storage In addition to the visual inspection and wear evaluation, Packaging (standard or long-term)
by up to five years. non-destructive testing of the gear teeth can be carried out. Following an examination / inspection, we offer the choice
of standard packaging or long-term packaging. With long-
Extended warranty after the storage Bearing inspection term packaging, storage is possible for up to five years in
period has been exceeded temperature-controlled areas.
Once the storage period has been exceeded, an extended in the plant
warranty can be provided following a check on the raceway Examination of the
system. Upon request, we will be pleased to submit a quotation. General bearing condition bearing after removal
During the inspection of the bearing condition, the slewing
bearing as well as adjacent machine parts are visually checked. On-site training at
The characteristics that are examined include the level of conta­ Detailed inspection of the raceway thyssenkrupp rothe erde
mination, condition of the seals, lubrication condition, noise, etc. The best way of assessing the condition of the raceway is
Bearing installation / following removal and cleaning of the individual parts.
bearing exchange Wear measurements (settlement / movement measurements) Custom training courses
Wear measurements provide precise information about the Status analysis and reporting with We adapt the content of our training courses to your individual
operational reliability and compliance with wear limits in a repair recommendations needs, so that the focus is always on your specific requirements.
Bearing positioning slewing bearing. Following each inspection, a detailed report is prepared including The possible content of the training includes bearing installation,
Correct positioning of the hardness position “S” is of funda­mental digital images. This describes, among other things, the overall bearing checks, seal renewal, wear measurement, relubrication
importance in operational reliability and for the service Grease samples including lubricant analyses bearing condition and suitability for repair, if applicable. The guidelines, etc.
life of a slewing bearing. Lubricant analyses combined with wear measurement and report also contains recommendations from our experts regarding
clearance measurements provide an optimum way of assessing continued operation.
Bearing bolt connection the progress of wear and the status of the raceway system in
The high expectations on quality and service life of rothe erde® a slewing bearing. Non-destructive testing of raceways
slewing bearings also requires efficient handling of bolted connec- Non-destructive testing provides information about whether a
tions. Our service team can support the bolt-tightening process. Bolt check slewing bearing can continue to be used. For example, following
A sufficient amount of preload must be provided throughout the an accident it will be necessary to establish whether a bearing
Setting the backlash entire service life of a slewing bearing. The preload value can is still suitable for operation.
The backlash of the drive pinion and the bearing teeth must be confirmed during our visit to your facility.
be set relative to the teeth marked in green.
Wear status and evaluation of the
Baseline measurement contact pattern of the gear teeth
A preliminary basic measurement must be carried out to monitor Experience shows that the permitted wear can be 0.1 x modulus.
and evaluate the progress of wear on the slewing bearing. The general evaluation of both the slewing bearing and drive
pinion is conducted visually. Gear wear measurements are carried
out using special tools and measuring equipment.
We are there
when you need us.
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