The more critical the equipment, such as gearboxes which are key items at the heart of innumerable industrial processes, the greater the potential for production losses.
For reliable and dependable plant performance, SKF provides components, condition monitoring tools and technology to carry out repairs and in operation “health checks”. To do so, SKF experts conduct vibration diagnostic checks, power and lubricant analyses, and apply thermography and endoscopy techniques; all intended to keep equipment in good working order.
Partnering with SKF allows for peace of mind by helping avoid unplanned downtime and schedule maintenance proactively, prolonging machine availability and minimising maintenance, repair costs and required stock levels.
SKF offer a wide range of bearings utilised in gearboxes that are manufactured according to SKF Explorer performance class specifications. Now a benchmark in the industry, this class combines pure, homogeneous steel with a unique heat treatment process with precise tolerances. The result is up to twice the service life, even in harsh operating conditions, resulting from:
• Optimised internal geometry.
• New generation steel.
• Patented heat treatment.
• Highly resistant to wear and contaminants.
Spherical roller bearing
Versatile and efficient, the spherical roller bearing can withstand very high radial and axial loads, is self-aligning, and can also be used as a locating or non-locating or floating bearing and be incorporated in any gearbox design. It offers excellent performance at high speed, thanks to its internal design and friction reducing characteristics.
Tapered
roller bearing
Particularly recommended for rigid mountings such as drive pinions, tapered roller bearings can withstand high combined loads. Special variants are designed to maintain the accuracy of the initial settings, especially end play or preload, enhancing the performance of the gear mesh.
Cylindrical roller bearing
Generally recommended for non-locating bearing positions, the cylindrical roller bearing has an internal geometry suited to operate at very high speeds. Its logarithmic profile means it can withstand heavy radial loading while minimising peak stresses, even in the event of slight misalignment.
Seals
Spring-mounted, the HMS5 and HMSA10 dynamic seal lip efficiently deals with runout and can be considered a highly effective seal even in the event of extreme seal lip wear. Playing a key role in retaining oil inside the gearbox, these seal profiles can withstand high acceleration and braking cycles, while maintaining seal efficiency.
SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE
Historically used for repairing seal bearing surfaces on shafts without disassembling or changing seal size, this wear sleeve can also be built into a new machine to provide better conditions for sealing in terms of surface condition and hardness.
Multilog IMx-8 and
Multilog IMx-16Plus
SKF Multilog devices provide a complete system for early fault detection. These compact devices offer up to 16 analogue and four digital channels, with connectivity to mobile devices and networks for easy configuration and monitoring. The IMx-8 and IMx-16Plus integrate easily with other IMx units and can connect with the SKF Cloud for storing and sharing data, enabling SKF Remote Diagnostic Services for expert reporting and recommendations. They are DIN rail mounted or can be housed in an IP65 cabinet to provide additional protection in demanding industrial environments.
For further information, please contact your local SKF Authorised Distributor or email customerservice.nz@skf.com.
