High-speed bearings demand consistency
A bearing on a press section roll runs at thousands of RPM in a wet environment. Inconsistent grease delivery shows up as elevated temps, then failures.
Where Paper & Pulp reliability programs run into trouble
Three issues we hear most from paper & pulp maintenance and reliability teams.
White water gets everywhere
Open machinery in a wet, fiber-laden atmosphere means contamination ingress is constant. Sealed reservoirs with proper breathing keep oil cleaner.
Web breaks cost five figures
Every unplanned stop is paper not made. Condition monitoring catches bearing degradation before the failure forces a break.
Solutions for paper & pulp operations
Application-level guidance with the products that solve them.
Bearing Lubrication
Bearings fail when grease film thins below the critical separation point. Armor distributes the automatic lubrication systems and grease-monitoring tools that keep film thickness consistent and predictable, regardless of duty cycle.
Read moreAutomatic Lubrication Systems
Centralized systems pump grease from a single reservoir through metering valves to dozens of bearing points on a programmed cycle. Armor distributes the pumps, controllers, distribution valves, and tubing that build them.
Read moreCondition Monitoring
Bearing failures don't happen overnight — they generate weeks of warning signs in the vibration spectrum. Armor distributes the portable analyzers and continuous monitoring tools that catch them before unplanned downtime hits.
Read moreBrands we distribute for paper & pulp
Common questions
What lubricator works for press-section bearings exposed to white water?
Sealed positive-displacement automatic lubricators that maintain continuous low-flow grease delivery work well in wet environments — the constant grease flow purges contamination at the seal as a side effect, instead of waiting for a manual relube interval that lets contamination accumulate. Specific model selection depends on bearing size, RPM, and the relube interval your reliability program targets.
Do you carry parts for older mill equipment?
Yes. Many of our manufacturer relationships include legacy product support, and where the original part is end-of-life we can usually identify a verified equivalent. Send the OEM, model number, and a photo if the part has any wear or markings, and we will source it.