By design, SKF spherical roller bearings can accommodate very heavy radial and heavy axial loads in applications prone to misalignment or shaft deflections. Spherical roller bearings were introduced by SKF in 1919, and have been continuously improved to increase reliability and decrease friction.
All spherical roller bearings are now available as upgraded SKF Explorer bearings, including open bearings, sealed bearings and bearings for vibratory applications.
The SKF Explorer spherical roller bearings have proven to be so robust that they can last several times longer than other spherical roller bearings.
Upgraded SKF Explorer spherical roller bearings
All SKF Explorer spherical roller bearings have been upgraded to a new level of performance, featuring a combination of high-quality steel and an improved heat treatment. Upgraded SKF Explorer spherical roller bearings provide longer service life, particularly in applications where there are high levels of contamination or poor lubrication conditions.
Optimised field performance with SKF EnCompass
SKF EnCompass is a new field performance programme focused on bearing design optimisation and more detailed analysis of the factors influencing bearing service life to help meet real-world application conditions.