Mounting is one of the critical stages of the bearing’s lifecycle. If a bearing is not mounted properly using the appropriate method and tools, its service life will be negatively affected. Individual applications may require mechanical, heat, or hydraulic mounting methods for correct and efficient bearing mounting.
Even though a dismounted bearing may not be re-used, proper dismounting methods and tools help prevent damage to other machine components, such as the shaft and housing, which are often re-used. Additionally, incorrect dismounting techniques can be hazardous to maintenance personnel.
The SKF rolling bearings mounting and dismounting web application provides step-by-step instructions for the most appropriate methods and tools to mount and dismount the majority of SKF rolling bearings in a safe and efficient manner.
Misalignment of shafts, belt drives, and chain drives is a major contributor to rotating machinery breakdowns.
Accurate alignment can prevent a large number of machinery breakdowns and reduce the number of unplanned stops and loss of production. Accurate alignment can also help to extend the life time of your machines.
In today’s challenging environment of reducing costs and optimizing assets, the necessity of accurate alignment is now greater than ever.
SKF offers the following alignment tools: