SKF says its Explorer and Energy Efficient (E2) bearings are being used by manufacturers to reduce energy use, maintenance costs, and improve reliability.
The SKF Explorer bearings are said to run cooler, smoother and longer for heavy load applications, while the SKF Energy Efficient bearings decrease power consumption in light-to-normal load
According to SKF, the Explorer bearings allow factories to downsize and reduce both lubricant and energy consumption. They can also reduce the need for maintenance and contribute to increased productivity.
SKF Explorer bearings are said to have optimised internal geometry. SKF says its engineers analysed the interrelationship of the rolling elements, raceways and cage and devised methods to reduce friction, heat generation and wear in the bearing.
The SKF Energy Efficient bearing is said to be a combination of new theories in tribology, metallurgy, lubrication, sealing and manufacturing. New grease formulae lubricate the bearings to extend the grease life or lubrication intervals.
The SKF E2 deep groove ball bearing is particularly well suited for electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, fans and other applications characterized by light-to-normal loads and relatively high speeds.