Bearings, units and housings

The application demands and operating conditions of rotating machinery are extremely diverse. To achieve the best performance fit for your application, there are many different parameters to consider – dimensions, weight, rotational speeds, load ratings, sealing and lubrication, to name a few. By working with SKF you have access to the world’s widest range of rolling and plain bearings from a single manufacturer, and expert advice and calculation tools to help you identify products that are the best performance fit for your application.

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SKF manufactures virtually every type of ball and roller bearing. They are available in various cross sections and satisfy a huge variety of operating conditions and application performance requirements.

A wide assortment of plain bearings, rod ends and bushings are also available to satisfy various oscillating movement needs. The design and material variants are extensive and offer an unparalleled selection from which to meet your application needs.

SKF bearing units typically consist of a housing, bearing, seal, lubricant and shaft locking mechanism. The units are preassembled and adjusted at the factory. These ready-to-mount units are available with either ball or roller bearings.

In addition to standard all-steel units, SKF has a selection of products that target particular industries, such as the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries where, for example, special materials, lubricants, seals and housings are needed to meet application performance and environment needs.

To accommodate the wide variety of performance characteristics of SKF bearings, SKF designs and manufactures a full line of bearing housings and housing seals. These housings and seals are well known for their quality and durability. In addition to their unique design features, which simplify mounting, alignment and relubrication, SKF housings are precision-machined so that the incorporated bearing can realize its full service life.