Product category:
Bearings
News Release from: SKF UK | Subject: TMMH bearing handling tool
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 27 February 2004
Getting a grip on large bearings
The TMMH bearing handling tool is an ingenious, off-the-shelf solution that makes complicated, time-consuming and unsafe bearing handling a thing of the past.
The TMMH bearing handling tool is an ingenious, off-the-shelf solution that makes complicated, time-consuming and unsafe bearing handling a thing of the past The biggest problem in handling medium and large size bearings is the safe movement of the bearing from its packaging to the shaft
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Another problem is lifting the bearing from a horizontal position, in which most bearings are delivered, and turning it to a vertical position for placement on the shaft.
A common handling method was to place a sling or strap around the outer ring of the bearing and use a crane to lift the bearing, finally placing it on the shaft.
However, the bearing could easily fall out of the strap, causing injury to the operator and damage to the bearing.
The SKF bearing handling tool is a steel band with two handles and two anti-rotation plates, which fits around the outer ring of the bearing while the bearing is still in a horizontal position.
By turning the two handles, the bearing handling tool is tightly fitted around the bearing.
The two anti-rotation plates fix the inner ring and the rolling elements, preventing them from swivelling.
The bearing and the bearing handling tool can then be lifted manually or by a crane and turned to the vertical position safely, easily and quickly.
It is also possible to use the bearing handling tool in combination with an induction heater when heating the bearing in preparation for mounting.
Since it can withstand temperatures up to 160C, it can remain around the bearing while it is being heated.
SKF's ingenious new tool is suitable for handling a large variety of bearing types weighing up to 500kg.
It is available in two sizes, for bearings with an outer diameter of 300-500 and 500-700mm. Request a free brochure from SKF UK ...
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