A new range of digital production press machines had to support a wide range of business needs where the machine capabilities can be expanded as the business grows. The flexible print system from XEROX required self-aligning needle roller bearings to help achieve the demand for such high quality printing.
When designing the print image mechanism the engineers needed a bearing that could accurately transmit the drive to the looped film mechanism, handle many film variables as well as carry a significant load with no wear over many millions of print cycles. After considering other bearing options the engineers selected the Spyraflo FSN-8M-F self-clinch, self-align, 8mm diameter needle roller bearing. The ability of these clever bearings to accommodate misalignment and be securely mounted into the machine frame was key factors in the bearing selection.
Needle roller bearings with their low coefficient of friction coupled with high-load carrying capability, in combination with a thin cross-section; make them an ideal choice for a wide variety of demanding applications.
Primarily used for short print runs, on-demand printing of brochures, books, flyers, newsletters and manuals, high quality prints are capably produced on this new machine.