HAWC Bearings Keeps Network Rail Projects on Track with Maintenance Free Bearings.
The Challenge: Reducing Downtime in Critical Rail Machinery
HAWC Bearings provides maintenance free bearings to help U.K. plant engineering firms deliver Network Rail infrastructure projects on time and within budget. The company specializes in high-performance bearing solutions, such as the HA range self-lubricating bearings, which are ideal for demanding applications.
Our customer is responsible for maintaining critical rail machinery, including Road Rail Excavator cranes—key equipment used for railway construction and maintenance. Their latest project required upgrading two of these cranes to comply with RIS-1530-PLT Issue 2 regulations. Equipped with Prolec RCI systems, these cranes use counterweight ballast when Fambo piling rigs are attached, making them the highest lifting capacity road-rail machines in the industry.
However, bearing replacements posed a significant challenge. While the direct cost of repair was relatively low, the real impact came from downtime, project delays, and lost revenue. To keep operations running smoothly, they needed a durable, maintenance-free bearing solution capable of handling high-load, slow-speed oscillatory motion.
The Solution: HAWC HA Self-Lubricating Maintenance Free Bearings
To meet these demanding conditions, HAWC Bearings supplied its HA range dry-running, self-lubricating bushes—engineered specifically for high-load, intermittent movement applications where traditional lubrication is impractical.
Key Benefits of HAWC HA Bearings
- Maintenance-Free Performance – Solid graphite lubrication eliminates the need for oil or grease, reducing maintenance costs.
- Built for Extreme Conditions – Designed for high-load, low-speed, and oscillatory motion, ensuring long-term reliability.
- Versatile & Durable – Suitable for both rotational and linear motion, making it an ideal solution for various industrial applications.
- Easy Installation – A simple replacement process minimizes downtime, keeping projects on schedule.
The Results: Improved Uptime & Cost Savings
By integrating HAWC’s advanced self-lubricating technology, our customer:
✔ Reduced downtime and project delays
✔ Lowered maintenance costs with a long-lasting bearing solution
✔ Enhanced machine performance for seamless rail infrastructure projects
At HAWC Bearings, we specialize in high-performance bearing solutions designed to save time and money. If you need durable, maintenance-free bearings for rail, construction, or industrial applications, contact us today!