Reduce CO2 emissions and lower costs thanks to stock preparation

With the systematic reconditioning of rolling bearings, Schaeffler, a globally active automotive and industrial supplier, has been offering its customers an important service in terms of sustainable circular economy for many years. Reconditioning saves valuable resources and reduces the CO2 footprint - across all sectors. Since March 2022, Schaeffler has bundled the bearing reconditioning service for the regional market in Schaeffler Industrial Remanufacturing Services AG & Co. KG, based in Wuppertal. Schaeffler also acts as a player in the "Circular Valley", a supra-regional initiative of the city of Wuppertal for environmental and circular economy.

Customers have various options

Customers have three options for having bearings reconditioned. Firstly, bearings can be sent to Schaeffler in Wuppertal for reconditioning. The bearings are then sent back to the customer. The second option involves dismantling, reconditioning and mounting at the customer's premises by Schaeffler employees. As a third option, Schaeffler offers its customers the option of being certified and carrying out reconditioning independently. 
In each case, Schaeffler offers its customers comprehensive support in the form of technical advice, supply of spare parts and supply of auxiliary and operating materials. This makes it possible to achieve a high level of reliability and running performance similar to that of a new product.

Sustainability and cost savings

There is a great need to save material and energy, especially in the raw material processing industry. For this reason, more and more customers are using Schaeffler's remanufacturing service.

Stock remanufacturing significantly reduces the consumption of resources compared to the manufacture of new products. The production of new inner and outer rings in particular causes by far the largest proportion of total CO2 emissions in the rolling bearing manufacturing process.

The example of a well-known manufacturer of roller mills for raw material processing, which had its maintenance teams qualified and certified by Schaeffler, shows just how great the savings potential is. The customer's roller mills have four large spherical roller bearings that have to be replaced regularly. For a reconditioned bearing, up to 90 percent of the CO2 emissions or 70 percent of the costs can be saved compared to new production.

Recycling management to achieve sustainability goals

Schaeffler Industrial Remanufacturing Services AG & Co. KG supports customers in increasing their savings potential. Schaeffler offers the remanufacturing of rolling bearings for a wide range of industries, including CO2-intensive industries such as mining, metal production and processing or pulp and paper manufacturing, but also for the railway sector.