In the industrial sector, lubrication management is key to ensuring the efficient and long-lasting operation of equipment. However, lubricant contamination is often the main cause of wear and tear on bearings and gears, which severely shortens the life of the machine and impacts economic efficiency.
In response, Timken has made an important strategic move – the successful acquisition of Des-Case in 2023 – with the aim of integrating Des-Case’s innovative technologies into its product line to provide customers with more comprehensive and advanced lubrication management solutions.
1 Lubrication Management Best Practices Ecosystem
Des-Case, a veteran brand in lubrication management, is known for the desiccant breather invented by a Tennessee engineer. Now, with Des-Case as part of the Timken family, its desiccant breathers, filtration systems, and visual oil analysis productscombine to create an ecosystem of best practices for lubrication management.
The construction of this ecosystem not only extends the life of lubricants and mechanical equipment, but also significantly reduces environmental pollution and improves overall economic efficiency.
Through continuous innovation, Des-Case’s products have become an integral part of the precision lubrication and fluid management sector. jacques Cartier, President of Des-Case, emphasises: ‘With our respirators, filtration systems, and visual oil analysis and condition monitoring systems, we are providing a best practice ecosystem.’ Combined with Timken’s Groeneveld-BEKA automatic lubrication system, Des-Case’s products prevent bearing failures due to lubricant contamination and extend bearing life.
2 Expanding Expertise to Larger Markets
Since 1983, Des-Case has been focusing on improving equipment life, and its innovative solutions have had a profound impact around the world, including in China. In China, many wind energy leaders and turbine manufacturers rely on Des-Case’s solutions and have built strong partnerships to shape the future of the industry.
Timken’s acquisition of Des-Case not only enhances the diversity of its product line, but also sets a new standard in lubrication management, providing customers with comprehensive, efficient and environmentally friendly solutions, and reinforcing Des-Case’s industry-leading position as an authoritative technology widely recognised by wind power leaders around the world. This strategic decision underscores Timken’s continued exploration of its areas of expertise and unique insight into the global marketplace.
Des-Case’s solutions ensure that lubricants remain healthy and clean through desiccant breathers that prevent contamination, filtration systems that eliminate contamination, and condition monitoring and visual oil analysis that powerfully enhance the durability and performance of industrial lubricants and equipment.Des-Case’s contribution cannot be overlooked, and it plays a vital role in driving companies to achieve efficient, long-lasting operations.
3 Strengthening Professional Services to Enhance Customer Value
Timken’s acquisition of Des-Case significantly expands the breadth and depth of its industrial transmission product line, bringing expertise in hydraulic system cleaning and maintenance and enabling Timken to offer a one-stop shop for everything from industrial transmission components to system maintenance.
The addition of Des-Case further enriches Timken’s industrial transmission product portfolio. Complementing the Groeneveld-BEKA automatic lubrication system, the two work together to provide a comprehensive solution for a wide range of industries, preventing bearing failures due to lubricant contamination and significantly extending the life of Timken bearings.
Whether it’s pulp and paper, steel and aluminium, mining and metals, food and beverage, forestry, construction, petrochemical refining or other industries, Timken’s in-depth understanding of the needs of each industry allows us to provide tailored industrial driveline solutions. Through customised products and services, Timken has become the preferred partner for driveline solutions across a wide range of industries by helping customers increase productivity, reduce maintenance costs and extend equipment life.
125 Years of Innovation for a Greener Planet
Timken’s 125 years of innovation has always been about delivering more efficient and sustainable solutions, and Des-Case’s Digitally Connected Breather product is the latest embodiment of this spirit, allowing customers to remotely monitor and control lubrication systems in keeping with the Industry 4.0 trend. This strategic move underlines the company’s continued pursuit of providing efficient and sustainable solutions. With the acquisition of Des-Case, Timken is reshaping the future of lubrication management and giving new impetusto a greener, moreefficient industrial world.Edit