Upgrade 2011!!

SKF extends and upgrades the SKF Explorer self-aligning roller bearing range

All SKF spherical roller bearings, CARB toroidal bearings and most spherical roller thrust bearings now carry the industry leading SKF Explorer performance class designation.

In addition to that, developments in steel processing technology have given SKF the opportunity to further improve the performance of all SKF self-aligning roller bearings.

SKF self-aligning roller bearings just last longer

The upgraded steel used for all SKF Explorer self-aligning bearings has a superior balance between hardness and toughness to significantly improve wear resistance.

Improved wear resistance means that the upgraded SKF Explorer self-aligning roller bearings will run longer - particularly under difficult operating conditions.

Tests have clearly shown that in comparison to original SKF Explorer bearings, Upgraded SKF Explorer bearings can provide up to twice the service life under harsh conditions with poor lubrication or high contamination levels

By improving wear resistance, upgraded SKF Explorer self-aligning roller bearings offer performance benefits in a wide range of challenging industrial applications.

The benefits hit the bottom line

Upgraded SKF Explorer self-aligning roller bearings can not only last longer and extend maintenance intervals, they can also make unplanned downtime and the additional costs of an unexpected shutdown a thing of the past.

The extended time from when an initial spall is discovered to when the bearing becomes unserviceable, provides more time to plan, order parts and prepare for a shutdown; thereby reducing the additional time and cost related to unplanned downtime.