03/11/2026
Choosing a bearing based solely on the lowest price is a common cause of hidden losses. In the industrial sector, the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) is the key indicator:
TCO = Purchase price + Maintenance costs + Cost of downtime
Whilst achieving an initial saving of 10–15 per cent on the purchase price, a company risks losses running into millions, as the price of the component itself accounts for only a small fraction of the total costs.
What makes up the true cost of a breakdown:
- Cost of downtime: stopping a conveyor or production line for a couple of hours costs hundreds of times more than the difference in the bearing’s price.
-Repair costs: labour costs for the repair team, dismantling, reassembly and the use of specialised equipment.
-Indirect losses: missed delivery deadlines, lost profits and the risk of damage to shafts and housings.
Reliable special-series bearings extend the time between overhauls by 1.5–2 times. By choosing high-quality components, you are not simply buying a part, but guaranteed hours of trouble-free operation.
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