| Bearing Life Cycle | Buy a bearing | Mounting | Lubrication | Alignment | Basic Condition Monitoring | Dismounting
| Bearing Life Cycle | Buy a bearing | Mounting | Lubrication | Alignment | Basic Condition Monitoring | Dismounting
Mounting a bearing to extend your bearing life
Mounting a bearing to extend your bearing life
Around 16% of all premature bearing failures are a result of poor fitting or using incorrect mounting techniques. Selecting the correct mounting procedure for your application will help you extend your bearing’s service life and reduce costs resulting from premature bearing failure, as well as potential wider damage to the rotating equipment.
Around 16% of all premature bearing failures are a result of poor fitting or using incorrect mounting techniques. Selecting the correct mounting procedure for your application will help you extend your bearing’s service life and reduce costs resulting from premature bearing failure, as well as potential wider damage to the rotating equipment.
Mounting bearings in a cold condition
Small and medium size bearings are generally cold mounted. Traditionally, the bearing might have been mounted using a hammer and a length of old pipe. SKF’s fitting tool helps prevent bearing damage by applying the forces to the bearing ring with the interference fit.
Mounting bearings using heat
Oil baths are still used for heating bearings prior to mounting. However, this method can contaminate the bearing, resulting in premature bearing failure. Today, induction heating is the most common technique for heating bearings since it allows a high degree of controllability, efficiency and safety.
Mounting bearings using hydraulic techniques
SKF has pioneered the use of hydraulic techniques, such as the SKF Oil Injection Method and the SKF Drive-up Method, for mounting bearings. These techniques have helped to simplify bearing arrangements and facilitate correct, safe and easy mounting.
Mounting bearings in a cold condition
Small and medium size bearings are generally cold mounted. Traditionally, the bearing might have been mounted using a hammer and a length of old pipe. SKF’s fitting tool helps prevent bearing damage by applying the forces to the bearing ring with the interference fit.
Mounting bearings using heat
Oil baths are still used for heating bearings prior to mounting. However, this method can contaminate the bearing, resulting in premature bearing failure. Today, induction heating is the most common technique for heating bearings since it allows a high degree of controllability, efficiency and safety.
Mounting bearings using hydraulic techniques
SKF has pioneered the use of hydraulic techniques, such as the SKF Oil Injection Method and the SKF Drive-up Method, for mounting bearings. These techniques have helped to simplify bearing arrangements and facilitate correct, safe and easy mounting.
SKF TWIM 15 portable bearing heater
The SKF portable induction heater TWIM 15 is designed to heat up roller bearings that are mounted with an interference fit onto a shaft. Heating the bearing causes it to expand, which eliminates the need to use force during installation.
In addition, the TWIM 15 can be used to heat other ring-shaped, metallic components, providing flexibility of use.
SKF TWIM 15 portable bearing heater
The SKF portable induction heater TWIM 15 is designed to heat up roller bearings that are mounted with an interference fit onto a shaft. Heating the bearing causes it to expand, which eliminates the need to use force during installation. In addition, the TWIM 15 can be used to heat other ring-shaped, metallic components, providing flexibility of use.
Bearing Assist
Work smarter together with SKF Bearing Assist App. Simply scan the SKF bearing package to immediately get access to the right mounting instructions and bearing information, made available on your mobile device.
skf.com/mount
Mounting is one of the critical stages of the bearing’s life cycle. If the bearing is not mounted properly using the correct method and tools, the bearing’s service lifetime will be reduced. Around 16% of all premature bearing failures are a result of poor fitting or using incorrect mounting techniques. Click here for mounting and dismounting instructions for SKF rolling bearings. Just enter the SKF bearing designation and go.
Training Solutions
Manufacturing processes are constantly evolving. Stay on top of developments in your industry with effective employee training. Enhancing employee competencies is a well-proven way to increase job satisfaction, boost productivity and add value to your business.
Bearing Assist
Work smarter together with SKF Bearing Assist App. Simply scan the SKF bearing package to immediately get access to the right mounting instructions and bearing information, made available on your mobile device.
skf.com/mount
Mounting is one of the critical stages of the bearing’s life cycle. If the bearing is not mounted properly using the correct method and tools, the bearing’s service lifetime will be reduced. Around 16% of all premature bearing failures are a result of poor fitting or using incorrect mounting techniques. Click here for mounting and dismounting instructions for SKF rolling bearings. Just enter the SKF bearing designation and go.
Training Solutions
Manufacturing processes are constantly evolving. Stay on top of developments in your industry with effective employee training. Enhancing employee competencies is a well-proven way to increase job satisfaction, boost productivity and add value to your business.
SKF Bearing Fitting Tools TMFT 36
Poor fitting, usually using brute force, accounts for 16% of premature bearing failures. SKF Bearing Fitting Tool Kits are designed for quick and precise mounting of bearings, while minimising the risk of bearing damage. In addition to mounting bearings, the TMFT series are also suitable for mounting other components such as bushings, seals and pulleys.
SKF Bearing Fitting Tools TMFT 36
Poor fitting, usually using brute force, accounts for 16% of premature bearing failures. SKF Bearing Fitting Tool Kits are designed for quick and precise mounting of bearings, while minimising the risk of bearing damage. In addition to mounting bearings, the TMFT series are also suitable for mounting other components such as bushings, seals and pulleys.
Maintenance tools and lubrication catalogue
Inside this catalogue you will find SKF’s complete range of maintenance products, which can help you get the maximum service life from your bearings.
SKF Maintenance tools and lubrication catalogue
Inside this catalogue you will find SKF’s complete range of maintenance products, which can help you get the maximum service life from your bearings.
Get in touch with the team to learn more about the benefits of how to prevent premature bearing failure.
Get in touch with the team to learn more about the benefits of how to prevent premature bearing failure.