I have a VTL which needs a new Bearing, But....

[DrDarrell]

I have a VTL which needs a new Thrust Bearing, but I don't have the luxury of waiting 10 weeks to 30 months for a new bearing to be manufactured.

I have ordered a new bearing but in the mean time, I would like to entertain alternatives that would allow me to functionally run my machine tool.

One option would be to find a used bearing. Does anyone know of a "Machine Tool Salvage Company" which might have spare parts from retired machine tools? (Similar to the automotive salvage companies.)

Respectfully,

Darrell

 

[EdDanzer]

Do a search for surplus bearings and call some of those companies.

Ed Danzer

http://www.danzcoinc.com

http://www.dehyds.com

 

[arunmrao]

If you could locate iscarded machines dealer or visit some scrap yards,possibly you get locate a machine/model of your interest,you could then retieve the bearing from the machine. In India we have people offering such services for a nominal fee.

" All that is necessary for triumph of evil is that good men do nothing".
Edmund Burke

 

[MikeHalloran]

Given the state of US manufacturing, you might find a good used VTL for less than the price of a new bearing.



Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

 

[Tmoose]

Do you have the bearing number?
And more details of the entire bearing arrangement?

 

[diskullman]

I'm sure someone has the bearing (or bearing set) somewhere, or an equal in another brand, or perhaps a partial set,where special spacers can be made quickly bymachine shops. See if you can post the bearing number, you may be surprised.

Russell Giuliano