Self-aligning ball bearings SKF self-aligning ball bearings

The versatile choice for material handling and agricultural

Product range equipment, textile machines, machines for the food and beverage
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13 23 industry, fans and compressors
Series 112

• High speed performance

Design E E-2RS1 E E-2RS1 E E-2RS1 E E-2RS1 E E-2RS1 Bore
• Minimum need of maintenance
Size (mm) • Accommodate misalignment
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01 12

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Use application requirement check list on next page
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04 K 20
05 K K K K 25
Accommodates
Design benefits
06 K K K K K 30 misalignment
07 K K K K K 35 The self-aligning ball bearing High speed performance
08 K K K K K 40 accommodates misalignment The SKF self-aligning ball bearing has the lowest
09 K K K K K 45 better than any other bearing.
Even where wobbling occurs, start-up and operational friction of all rolling
10 K K K K K 50 bearings. In practical terms this means that the
the bearing runs smoothly.
11 K K K K K 55 bearing has an unparalleled speed range.
12 K K K K K 60
13 K K K K K 65 Minimum maintenance
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Open Sealed
Only a small amount of lubricant is needed to
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design design keep the self-aligning ball bearing running effi-
16 K K K K 80
ciently. Its low friction and favourable design
17 K K K K 85 Rubbing
seals ensure
means extended relubrication intervals. The
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efficient sealed version is greased for life.
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sealing.
20 K K K K 100 Low noise and vibration levels
22 K K K 110 Extensive comparative tests show that SKF
24 K 120 self-aligning ball bearings have the lowest
26 130 vibration and noise levels because of their
= open design = sealed design K = also with tapered bore Bearing with accurate and smooth raceways.
tapered bore and
Product range Bearings with bore
smaller than 10 mm
adapter sleeve for Environmentally friendly
easy mounting and
Includes a wide range of E design high capacity bearings, sealed dismounting.
The low friction and minimal lubricant require-
Design E E-2RS1 Bore
bearings and bearings with cylindrical or tapered bore. (mm) ments save resources and minimise the strain on
Size
the environment. The sealed version provides
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Cages 126 6
additional environmental benefits.
Standard cages are made of glass-fibre reinforced polyamide 6,6 127 7
(suffix TN9), pressed steel or machined brass (suffix M) depending 108 8
on bearing size and series. 129 9 Extended inner ring
with special bore
tolerance for applica-
More information from SKF tions employing
– General Catalogue, publication 4000. commercial ground
– SKF Bearing Maintenance Handbook, publication 4100. shafting.
– Instructions for mounting self-aligning ball bearings on adapter sleeves,
publication 4337.
– Commercial folder 4813.

Publication 4799 E
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 Material handling Low speeds. Medium noise level. Dirt, water, humidity. Low to moderate temperatures.
Conveyors Low noise level required for Light to moderate loads.
Elevators elevators.
Roller beds
Stapling machines
Packaging machines
etc.

Fluid machinery Often very high speeds. Low noise level required for Light to moderate loads. Moderate to high temperatures.
Industrial fans smaller ventilation fans and for
Air conditioning fans in air conditioning equip-
Application requirements

Pumps ment.
Compressors
etc.
Accommodation for misalign-
ment is strongly recommended.
Agriculture Low to moderate speeds. Long service life. Medium noise level. Low energy consumption. Frequent shock loads, high Low to moderate temperatures.
Tractors degree of contamination (water,
Lawn mowers Few and short maintenance Low noise level. sand, clay, fibres, etc.).
Harvesters stops.
Low lubricant consumption.
Shredders No unplanned stops.
No lubricant leakage from
Spreaders Early warnings of bearing fail- sealed bearings.
Crushers ure.
etc. Sealed bearings greased for life.
Easy replacements.
Bearing availability assured.
Textile Moderate to high speeds. Access to bearing and applica- Medium noise level. Moderate loads. Moderate temperatures.
Carders tion expertise. High degree of contamination
Spinning machines (textile fibres).
Warping machines
Weaving machines
Ironing and folding machines
etc.

Food & beverage High speeds. Rotating misalignment is not Medium noise level. Moderate loads. Moderate to high temperatures.
Separators uncommon.
Cereal mills
Rice mills
Baking machines
Fruit juice presses
etc.

Customer Vibration Operating

requirements
Standard bearings:
– open design with cylindrical
or tapered bore
– bearings with polyamide,
machined brass or steel
cages
– sealed bearings
– bearings with extended inner
Bearing performance
Speed
The very low internal friction
gives high speed capability.
Depending on lubrication,
cooling etc. the bearings can
exceed the catalogue speed
ratings by more than 50 %.
Maintenance
Robust bearings with long
service life and long relub-
rication intervals.
Fast mounting and dismounting
of bearings on adapter sleeves.
An economical solution for
Misalignment
Allow dynamic misalignment
up to 3° between housing and
shaft.
Bearings with machined brass
cage for applications with
rotating misalignment together
with vibrations.
and noise
Due to the high precision and
accuracy the self-aligning ball
bearing ensures smooth and
quiet running.
Environment
The very low friction of the self-
aligning ball bearings means
outstandingly low energy and
lubricant consumption.
Sealed bearings mean:
– Clean mounting.
– No lubricant consumption.
conditions
The high load carrying capacity
of the E design means longer life.
For example a 25 % increase in
load carrying capacity doubles
the lifetime of a bearing.
Sealed bearings can substan-
tially increase the life in contam-
Temperature
Open bearings can be used at
operating temperatures up to
120 °C (250 °F). For bearing
arrangements continuously
subjected to high temperatures,
it is recommended to choose
bearings with steel or brass
cages. Standard sealed bearings

ring many types of applications is
the self-aligning ball bearing
with an SKF plummer block
housing.
Sealed bearings, greased for
life, can substantially increase
the life in contaminated envir-
onments.
Bearings with
Easy mounting and dismount-
special features
ing with bearings with extended
inner ring,
The self-aligning ability enables
light and flexible designs.
High precision bearings for
extremely low noise levels are
available on request.
– Prevention of grease leakage.
– Less pollution.
inated environments.
are suitable for temperatures up
to 110 °C (230 °F).
SKF standard greases for all
temperature ranges.
Dimensionally stabilised open
bearings can operate up to
350 °C (660 °F). Bearings with
flouro rubber seals can cope with
temperatures up to 175 °C
(350 °F).