Lubricant selection Selecting a grease can be a delicate process. SKF has developed several tools in order to facilitate the selection of the most suitable lubricant. The wide range of tools available includes those from easy-to-use application driven tables to advanced software allowing for grease selection based upon detailed working conditions. Basic grease selection The
Lubrication solutions Poor lubrication causes about 36% of all premature bearing failures But with the right lubrication solution you can create new opportunities to increase uptime and productivity. Along with helping to reduce premature bearing failures and machine downtime, proper lubrication can increase energy efficiency. At SKF, we can help you realize the true potential
Lubricants Poor lubrication accounts for over 36% of premature bearing failures SKF lubricants offer major advantages: Designed and tested to perform under real conditions Product data include specific test results enabling a better selection Strict quality control of every production batch helps ensure consistent performance Greases for a wide range of applications LGMT 2 General
Advanced engineered plastic parts As pioneer of the ‘Machined seal manufacturing’ concept, SKF has many years of experience in producing all manner of Engineered Plastic Parts (EPP) and Advanced Engineering Plastic Parts (AEPP). SKF is capable of machining and moulding components from a wide range of materials – from elastomers and polyurethanes to engineered plastics
Other products and services SKF also offers other products and services to complement the seals business, supporting customers with integrated solutions. SKF has dedicated locations for advanced engineered turned, milled and moulded plastic parts, which are made of high performance plastic materials. The portfolio also includes gaskets and products manufactured using water-jet cutting technology. Some
System knowledge SKF offers solutions based on a solid understanding of the sealing system and its material development capability, product and process design, testing and proprietary software. In designing solutions, SKF engineers also benefit from a proprietary and new design software which has been developed to describe and characterize the non-linear behaviour of sealing materials
Manufacturing flexibility The unique SKF production model can respond quickly to your supply needs, whether large volumes are required or a single seal for a range of standard or customized seals. Moulded seals production technology allows for cost-effective production of seals in high volumes. SKF has competency in compression, injection and transfer molding technologies and
Testing and analysis The optimization of products, system solutions and services is a continuous, systematic process which includes extensive state-of-the-art testing procedures performed with the utmost care. Data from thousands of seal tests conducted annually feeds SKF’s database with valuable know-how, providing a broad empirical knowledge base for failure analyses, benchmarks, and a consistent flow
Engineering services At SKF we value your business. Our comprehensive knowledge and experience across almost every industry sector and key applications allows us to customize a solution for you. SKF’s advanced research and development in sealing technology – material, design and tribology – results in solutions that increase your system productivity and enhance your technological
Machine data The SKF SEAL JET DD 010 machine produces seals up to 200 mm in diameter. Main dimensions 1 270 mm (width) x 1 280 mm (depth) x 1 900 mm (height) Weight 800 kg Machining area Max. clamping diameter 200 mm Travel x-axis 550 mm Max. tube length 160 mm Main spindle