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Bearings
News Release from: SKF UK | Subject: ICOS bearings
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 14 May 2001
Oil lubricated bearings and seals
combined
SKF's ICOS principle applies sealing technology to oil lubricated bearing applications, which until now has only been possible with grease-lubricated bearings
A new sealed bearing development from SKF, called ICOS (Integrated Compact Oil Sealed) combines a seal and a bearing in a single component The ICOS principle applies sealing technology to oil lubricated bearing applications, which until now has only been possible with grease-lubricated bearings
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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In addition, it can also reduce the space previously occupied by seal and bearing by about 30%.
The ICOS contains a spring loaded radial shaft seal within the bearing.
It offers a longer seal life, improved mounting time, reduced mounting failures and reduced shaft machining, all of which result in cost reduction to the end customer.
According to Asbjorn Bundgart, business manager for bearing seals within SKF's Seals Division and inventor of the ICOS solution, there are several benefits inherent in the ICOS system.
ICOS reduces the number of suppliers for the user because it combines bearing and seal in one item.
The product also reduces or eliminates contamination risk during installation.
Mr Bundgart said "there are many applications where bearings and seals can be optimised in a single unit, but these have yet to be fully explored".
The ICOS standard range comes in two designs of 11 sizes for the 62 series of bearings, and in two different rubber materials: NBR, for applications with temperatures up to 120C, and FKM for applications using higher temperatures.
ICOS is not limited by application, and can be applied to whatever seal is already being used.
Applications in which ICOS has already been employed include industrial and automotive gearboxes, transmission systems and two stroke engines. Request a free brochure from SKF UK ...
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