Protect Bearing Performance
How maintenance and lubrication prevent preliminary bearing failure
Today's reality
Every bearing has the potential to operate reliably for many years, yet far too many fail prematurely. In most cases, these breakdowns are not random; they arise from avoidable issues in selection, mounting, lubrication, alignment, condition monitoring and dismounting.
How we can make a difference
16% poor fitting
Approximately 16% of premature bearing failures are caused
by poor fitting, incorrect mounting forces, or the lack of appropriate tools and trained maintenance practices.
36% poor lubrication
Incorrect or insufficient lubrication accounts for roughly 36% of bearing failures, particularly where inaccessible components hinder proper and consistent lubrication practices.
14% contamination
Contamination causes around 14% of bearing failures, stressing the importance of keeping bearings and lubricants properly sealed and protected during operation.
34% fatigue
About 34% of premature bearing failures result from fatigue caused by overloads or incorrect maintenance, despite early warning signs being easy to identify.
Short, practical demos that make reliability easy, from first mount to final dismount
See how to boost uptime, cut costs, and protect people with SKF’s maintenance solutions in action. These videos turn complex tasks into step‑by‑step confidence: correct mounting, right‑on lubrication, precision alignment, continuous condition monitoring, and safe dismounting.
You’ll learn proven methods, common pitfalls to avoid, and how each tool helps extend asset life while reducing energy and unplanned downtime. For quick wins on the shop floor, the easy‑to‑use SKF Bearing Assist app complements every demo with clear instructions, calculators, and checklists—so you can do it right the first time, every time.
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Product in the spotlight
Bearing fitting tool kit TMFT 36/PRO
Heavy‑duty kit for quick and reliable bearing installation
Improvised bearing fitting leads to damage, rework, and unplanned downtime. The SKF TMFT 36/PRO helps maintenance teams mount bearings quickly, accurately, and safely—eliminating the risks of misapplied force.
Matched impact rings and durable aluminium sleeves apply load precisely where it belongs, while the heavy‑duty dead‑blow hammer seats bearings in just a few strikes. Clear on‑case guidance and hand protection make it the market’s most reliable professional fitting solution.
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Receive free, tailored maintenance advice from SKF?
Assess and benchmark your bearing maintenance practices against similar companies in your industry.
The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Once finished, you will receive a personalised maintenance maturity radar chart, making it easier to identify areas for improvement. The more detail you provide, the more targeted our follow‑up advice can be.
For added value, you can highlight a specific maintenance challenge and upload supporting details or photographs, enabling the SKF team to provide issue‑specific recommendations.
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Maintenance assessment
A practical SKF assessment that benchmarks your maintenance practices and highlights clear opportunities for improvement
Maintenance Assessment is a SKF approach that allows a detailed assessment of customers’ maintenance knowledge and practices, to be made in an easy way. The areas covered are basic condition monitoring, machinery alignment, mounting and dismounting of rolling bearings and lubrication.
To help customers improve, the assessment delivers an expert level report highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in the maintenance processes.
The assessment report includes information on best practices and a list of applicable SKF maintenance solutions, services and trainings.
Smarter maintenance
Practical videos to help you and your teams work safer, faster and more reliably.
When correct maintenance practices are not followed—and the right methods and tools are not used—the service life of a bearing can be significantly reduced, directly impacting plant productivity and efficiency.
To help you identify best‑practice approaches and the correct tools, we have created a series of videos covering our maintenance and lubrication product range and their proper use. These include detailed instructional how‑to guides as well as clear product demonstration videos.
Everything you need for reliable maintenance
One complete catalogue to reduce failures, improve safety and maximise bearing life
Discover SKF’s full portfolio of maintenance and lubrication products, engineered to help maintenance teams prevent premature bearing failures and eliminate costly downtime. This catalogue makes it easy to select the right tools and solutions for every task—supporting best practice, improving efficiency on site, and delivering lasting reliability across your operations.
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