SKF bearings can take the heat
2nd Quarter 2015
Shaft power components
SKF extreme temperature bearings are capable of operating at 350°C without the need for relubrication. These are high quality units that deliver numerous cost saving solutions to applications that require optimum bearing performance in hot, dry environments on slow rotating machinery. Grease lubricated bearings often fail at temperatures exceeding 250°C because even special greases lose their ability to lubricate adequately above this temperature. In contrast, the SKF extreme temperature bearing is lubricated by a graphite cage up to 350°C, allowing it to run at its optimum rate on any equipment.
Bearing service life in high temperature applications can be dramatically increased by using graphite lubricated extreme temperature bearings.
A cooling bed equipped with 5000 bearings can save 7,5 tons of grease and 23 tons of CO2e per year. This is equivalent to an 82% reduction in the climate impact compared to grease-lubricated deep groove ball bearings. This calculation is based on both bearing and grease savings.
The replacement of conventional grease lubricated bearings with SKF’s extreme temperature bearings reduces costs across the board. Production does not need to be halted for maintenance, and as the bearings are able to withstand the temperature extremes they are exposed to, bearing reliability is boosted and service life is improved. This all leads to maximised plant availability and production and ultimately tremendous time and cost savings for the end-user.
For more information contact Samantha Joubert, SKF South Africa, +27 (0)11 821 3500, [email protected], www.skf.co.za
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