Optimizing upstream oil and gas

production
SKF solutions for the high performance of your equipment
Improve performance of
your upstream equipment
The energy industry is under constant pressure in all
production environments: conventional or unconven-
Delivering experience and
tional; onshore or offshore; oil or gas. In the face of
rising costs and recent widespread production target
expertise
misses, exploration and production companies are look- For many decades now, SKF has been at the forefront of
ing to grow reserves and maximize production—while upstream oil and gas technology. Based on our heritage
ensuring safe operations and avoiding environmental of over 100 years as global leader in bearing
impact. But imprecise or redundant decisions often technologies, we’ve made strategic investments over
result in unnecessary downtime, suboptimal production the last 30 years to also become a leading supplier of
rates, and increased maintenance and safety issues. sealing systems, lubrication systems, condition
monitoring technology and services.
Global demand for oil and natural gas is expected to
increase by 30% in the next 20 years. The race is on to These competence areas enable us to deliver effective,
find new sources upstream despite challenging market, integrated solutions, while improving machine reliability
labour and regulatory conditions. and performance Working closely with both OEMs and
their customers, SKF has provided assistance to improve
Both onshore and offshore, above the ocean’s surface designs of all types of upstream equipment. These span
and below, most exploration and production facilities are the entire range of drilling platform, downhole tools, well
focused on improving the reliability and availability of stimulation, well completion, well control and artificial
rotating equipment. Other key challenges are lift.
implementing or optimizing overall asset reliability and
maintenance program. For the oil and gas industry, it is
also crucial to:

• Develop workforce competency and skills

• Reduce staff size in some markets while increasing on
others
• Increase environmental and safety regulations
• Manage demands to be more cost effective while still
improving performance
• Make more rapid decisions in an era of increasing risk
management
• Increase influence of equipment reliability on slim
operating margins
SKF Solutions for top
drives
The top drive systems turning drill strings at top Gearbox bearings
today’s platforms represent a major improvement
over older drilling rig technologies. In part, top drive Gearbox bearings take radial and axial loads gen-
systems are enabling the use of extended-reach erated throughout the gearbox by the motor, the
well bores and helping to reduce production costs. gearing and shaft torque of the drilling string. SKF
Explorer gearbox bearings combine material and
They are however, subject to failures caused by the design innovations that can increase bearing ser-
same conditions that plagued their conventional vice life. SKF’s gearbox bearing offering includes:
rotary table and counterparts. These include mud
and lubricant contamination, excessive loads and • Angular contact ball bearings
vibration, or electrical discharges and hydraulic • Tapered roller bearings
blockages. SKF can help rig operators handle these • Spherical roller bearings
challenges and more. From specially designed op- • Cylindrical roller bearings
timized tapered roller thrust bearings to sensorized
traction motor units, SKF solutions can enable
better top drive reliability and productivity.
Gearbox seals Together with attachment holes in
both rings, they enable an optimized
SKF also offers services such as
simulations for temperature regu-
Good lubrication conditions are power transmission with a simple lation and foam elimination through
essential to gearbox performance. and quick connection between tank modification.
SKF provides a wide range of adjacent machine components.
high-performance motor and gear- Pipe handling system
box seals for both oil and grease Tapered roller thrust lubrication
that are optimally designed to:
bearings
• Retain lubricant Grease lubrication of top drive pipe
• Exclude contaminants Main thrust bearings in a top drive handling systems generally requires
• Withstand pressure differences must accommodate extreme manual re greasing and mainte-
operating conditions including very nance. SKF offers ATEX certified,
heavy axial loads, shock loads and fully automated grease lubrication
shaft deflections. Plus, the com- systems to ensure the right amount
bination of low speeds and heavy of grease is applied at precisely the
loads limits the oil’s ability to form right time. In addition, SKF offers
an effective lubricant film, which compact, easy-to-use grease pump
results in metal-to-metal contact components including distributors
and accelerates wear. To meet these and pipes.
demanding conditions, SKF has
optimized both the design and man-
ufacturing process of tapered roller
thrust bearings to provide:
• High load-carrying capacity
• High wear-resistance under an
ineffective lubricant film condition
Slewing ring • Ability to accommodate shock
loads
bearings
Pipe handling systems and iron
rough necks are critical to rig Engineering Consul-
efficiency. SKF can offer a full range
of slewing ring bearings for these tancy Services (ECS)
applications.
SKF helps OEMs boost top drive
performance and reliability with
advanced simulations of the overall
gearbox in combination with Design
for Six Sigma tools. Our experienced
Gearbox oil engineers identify critical design and
operating parameters and help to
lubrication select the right bearing system to
achieve the best performance.
Our capability was further enhanced Top drive gearboxes generally use
through the 2013 acquisition of oil splash lubrication for all bearings
Kaydon, a leading North American including the main thrust bearing.
supplier of slewing ring and thin As a world leader in lubrication, SKF
section bearings. Slewing bearings is a single source for lubrication
comprise an inner ring and an outer systems that include motors, pumps,
ring, one of which usually incorpo- heat-exchangers, flow controls,
rates a gear. filters and pipes with ATEX certifica-
tion.
SKF Solutions for Drilling
tools

Drilling and exploration have never been more

challenging. Difficult operational conditions such as
extreme temperatures demand uncompromising
durability, performance and high efficiency. To meet
these challenges, SKF are on hand to assist with
solutions designed to extend life and improve
performance and reliability, leading to more efficient
drilling and improved utilization of tools. This results
in lower repair and maintenance costs as well as
reducing overheads. Explore opportunities for
efficient maintenance, from re-manufacturing till
customization of your industrial equipment.
 SKF’s mudstack bearings are opti-
mized for our customers’ applica-
tions through rigorous finite element
analysis and physical lab tests by
testing the bearings with drilling
mud circulating through them. SKF
mudstack bearings provide:

• Improved wear resistance

• Increased load-carrying capacity
• Optimized load distribution
• Increased robustness
• Improved reliability
• Customized design

SKF Teflathene seal

Cylindrical thrust The all-rubber DM2 seal separates

bearings drifting mud from lubricants in

oil-lubricated mud motor bearings.
Bottom hole assembly (BHA) tools
To provide superior axial thrust load such as shocks and jars require seals
support for sealed motors, SKF’s to protect the tool hydraulics from
cylindrical thrust bearings are man- the abrasive drill muds and cuttings
ufactured to the highest
quality standards. The contact
in the hole, Measure-while-drilling Tungsten carbide
(MWD) tools sometimes require
surfaces between the rollers and the high-temperature sealing solutions. bearings
raceways, and the internal geometry
are all controlled to extremely tight SKF has developed a full line of Specially designed to provide
tolerances to improve performance field-proven seals to work in this excellent radial load support for
compared to low-quality cylindri- demanding environment, including both sealed and mud motors, SKF
cal thrust bearings available in the seal capable of withstanding up to tungsten carbide radial bearings are
marketplace. 315 °C (600 °F). made using a unique microwave
sintering process (resulting in 1 600
Vickers hardness) as compared to
Mudstack thrust typical conventional sintering (with
bearings 1 000 Vickers hardness).

This results in a high hardness of 92

Mud bearings close to the drill string
HRA for excellent wear resistance
end have a major impact on pro-
and longer life.
ductivity and reliability. In addition to
Downhole sealing severe axial and shock loads, these
bearings are “lubricated” with highly
solutions abrasive mud, which for a bearing is
the definition of an extreme operat-
SKF has innovative seal designs ing condition.
and quality materials for down-
hole rotating seals exposed to high
pressure. The SKF Teflathene seal
incorporates a low-friction PTFE
seal ring bonded to a rubber body.
SKF Solutions for Well
stimulation

Commonly associated with hydraulic fracturing, well

stimulation is one of the major parts of petroleum and
natural gas extraction. It is a well intervention to
improve and increase the production of oil or gas wells
and, consequently, revenues therefrom.

To help the oil and gas OEMs to improve the perfor-

mants of tools and compete in this rapidly expanding
and continually evolving market, SKF uses its expertise
to increase frac pump service life and beyond.
Main crankshaft and
pinion shaft bearing
Early field failures often result from
using low cost, low quality cylindrical
roller bearings and spherical roller
bearings as main crankshaft and
pinion shaft bearings respectively.
This is due primarily to a lower
quality material composition that
can lead to dimensional changes
during operation, and failure when
you can least afford it. SKF offers
high quality cylindrical roller
bearings for main crank-shafts and SKF offers designs and a wide va- • Reduced maintenance – no need
world-class spherical roller riety of seal materials developed to to fill system during operation
bearings for pinion shafts. The inter- handle the high-pressure require- increased rig crew safety – mini-
nal dimensions of these bearings are ments of reciprocating and static mized exposure to high-pressure
optimized and expertly engineered applications. iron as lubricant is transported
to withstand the harsh conditions to location rather than filled at
encountered during well stimulation. In addition, oil and gas OEM’s benefit location.
SKF frac pump bearings: from a robust global supply chain

• Help achieve maximum uptime

network thanks to SKF’s local
presence in worldwide locations. SKF Engineering
with high capacity ratings capable Consultancy Services
of handling large crankshaft and
pinion loads
Frac pump (ECS) for frac pumps
• Are designed using advanced lubrication systems
bearing simulation and analysis
tools with a Design for Six Sigma To increase the life of critical plunger
approach to optimize the bearing packing seals, SKF offers Lincoln
for given application loads automatic lubrication systems that
• Can be customized for a deliver the right quantity of oil lubri-
variety of application loads and life cant at the right time.
requirements – SKF has developed
custom bearing solutions with a
target life of 10 000 hours Drawing on years of experience and
compared to 3 000 hours multi-platform expertise, SKF can
help oil and gas OEMs design their
next generation frac pumps.
Frac pump seals
SKF’s ECS capabilities, along with a
From plunger packing and valve Design for Six Sigma (DfSS)
seats to access cover and pony rod approach, can help OEMs model and
seals, frac pumps use a variety of simulate various application load
these critical components. case scenarios to better analyze and
understand bearing performance,
Benefits include: shaft deflections, re-lubrication
intervals and the behavior of
• Increased packing seal life – 300 surrounding components.
to 400 hours on average com-
pared with 60 to 80 hours with
competitive systems
SKF Solutions for Well
completion

Oil and gas exploration and production companies

must perform one very important phase after
drilling a well to its total depth. They need to
prepare the well for production of oil or gas - in
other words, to go through the well completion
stage of hydrocarbon extraction.
The right sealing solutions for well completion and
control are critical to avoid leakage, contamina-
tion and reduce maintenance while protecting the
environment. SKF technologies and materials are
developed by some of the world’s leading sealing
solutions scientists and engineers.
Seals for hoisting and
rotating equipment
Draw works, top drives, rotary con-
trol devices and other large rotating
equipment have critical bearings
that require protection from the
elements and/or production fluids.
Keeping lubricants in and
contaminants out of systems is a
serious challenge in tough oil field
environments. SKF heavy industry
seals can meet the challenge with
heavy-duty metal-cased seals,
rubber outside diameter seals with
metal inserts or fabric-reinforce-
ment, and polyurethane seals.

Locking T-seal For ram blow-out preventers, we

offer a wide variety of rod seals,
Locking T-seals are a patented piston seals and guide rings.
innovation on the well-known T-seal
design. Retention features on the
backups provide ease of installation
without damage. For this reason,
locking T-seals are used to replace
S-seals, enabling higher pressures
and temperatures while reducing
damage to metal components.

FS-Seal and FS-seals

Valve seals
High-pressure static sealing against
casing and tubing surfaces and SKF offers an array of choke and
tolerances presents a considerable valve seals for pressure control
challenge. To meet these challenges, applications during drilling or
SKF produces high quality FS-seals production on Christmas trees. In
from a proprietary NORSOK M710 customer valve installations, SKF
approved grade of HNBR with gate valve stem and seat seals have
excellent resistance to explosive passed API 6A PR2 tests up to 20
decompression and chemical attack.
Hydraulic seals for kpsi (1 378 bars).

blow-out preventers
SKF offers an extensive range of
hydraulic sealing solutions for blow-
out preventers (BOPS).
SKF Solutions for Artificial
lift
Artificial lift systems are among the most widely used SKF portfolio of efficient and reliable solutions can
production technologies in global oil and gas operations overcome every technical challenge and help OEMs
and a vast majority of the oil and gas wells around the achieve their business objectives. But, technology is only
world require this technology to maintain and maximize part of a successful artificial lift strategy. Our experienced
production. engineering teams can advise you on the best artificial
lift solutions throughout the life-cycle of your well and
Artificial lift, the method used to lower the producing then keep them operating at peak performance to
bottom hole pressure on the formation to obtain a deliver the production rates you expect at the lowest
higher production rate from the well, is no doubt the possible lifting costs.
most daunting phase of conventional oil and gas
development.
Reciprocating rod lift
pumping units
Operating unattended in remote
areas, reciprocating pumping units
demand reliable bearings, sealing
solutions and lubrication systems
to prevent unplanned downtime.
SKF’s suite of solutions includes
bearings engineered for unrivaled
performance, seals designed for
long life under harsh field conditions,
and condition monitoring tools to
maximize uptime and simplify fault
diagnosis.

Horizontal multi-
stage pumps
Used for fluid transfer, pipeline
Wellhead drive units Ball and seat valve
boosting and water disposal, reliabil- SKF bearings carry the load of up to assemblies
ity is key for these pumps. two miles (3 218 m) of drive shaft
for these rotary pump drives. Due to the SKF acquisition of
Specially engineered SKF bearings, Kaydon in 2013, SKF now offers a
optimized for extreme loads and SKF sealing solutions provide well broad range of ball and seat valve
high speed, are used to maximize fluid containment and minimize solutions for downhole artificial lift
load capacity and run for life, while environmental risk associated with pump assemblies.
SKF sealing and condition production. Condition monitoring
monitoring solutions provide an tools provide site surveillance,
extra measure of protection and operational data logging and early
peace of mind. fault detection.

With a full range of the highest

quality materials, double-lapped
ball/seat sets with both a guide
radius and large sealing radius, SKF
can develop a solution to satisfy
your most demanding application
requirements.
SKF Solutions for
Mooring systems

Mooring systems are crucial to the oil and gas

midstream industry. They are typically “bottle neck
machines” with no alternate option to fulfill their
function if they go down. Add this to the fact that they
operate in extreme marine environments, and the need
for reliable components becomes even more critical.
Slewing bearings We also use a special welding tech-
nique to join split-profile segments
As the leading global supplier of
lubrication delivery systems, we can
Slewing bearings comprise an inner on site, eliminating the need for automate this important task with
ring and an outer ring, one of which costly, time-consuming equipment a variety of centralized, multi-point
usually incorporates a gear. Together disassembly. The innovative produc- systems. This increases efficiency as
with attachment holes in both rings, tion system - SKF SEAL JET – there is no need to stop machinery
they enable an optimized power reduces manufacturing and dis- for lubrication. Lubricating while the
transmission with a simple and patch time to a minimum. Virtually bearings are rotating also improves
quick connection between adjacent any kind of seal for any conceivable the distribution of lubricant. A small
machine components. SKF manu- application, in any dimension and amount of grease remains flowing,
factures standard and customized design, can be produced. keeping out contamination even
slewing bearings in various designs, when the machine is operating in a
with outside diameters from 0,1 Bolting system harsh environment.
to 18 m to meet the demands of
particular applications. Bolting systems with a range of Condition monitoring
hydraulic tensioning designs are
available to simplify and automate Condition monitoring can be inte-
the slewing ring bearing installation grated into the bearing arrange-
process and ensure bolt system ment to monitor health over its
integrity. lifetime or provided as a service for
trouble-shooting or for confirming
condition before/after commission-
ing. Additionally, because of the slow
Sealing system speed operation of a slewing ring
bearing, SKF has developed special
vibration analysis techniques for
SKF can provide custom-designed
very slow speeds.
sealing systems within the slewing
ring bearing and/or as redundant
external seals for an extra measure
of protection when warranted.
We offer large-diameter seals of
proprietary G-ECOPUR polyure-
thane with enhanced chemical and
hydrolysis resistance.

Lubrication Geometric alignment

The lubrication of a slewing ring services
bearing and its gearing is essential
to achieve its 25-year design life. To help ensure proper flatness, lev-
Lubrication type, quantity and inter- elness and straightness of machine
vals are included within the bearing bed and foundation surfaces, SKF
design package. provides geometric alignment as a
commissioning or trouble-shooting
service. In addition to inspecting the
form of the mounting surfaces, we
can also provide on-site machining
to create or repair those surfaces.
SKF Magnetic Bearings
Because active magnetic bearings
operate with no surface contact,
they eliminate bearing friction and
wear. Electromagnets generate
forces in radial and axial directions
to levitate the shaft, allowing it to
rotate contact-free. A control system
actively monitors and continuously
adjusts the current in the electro-
magnets to maintain shaft position.

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 Partner with an Operating upstream Robust enough to handle higher
speeds and loads, SKF Magnetic
industry pioneer to downstream Bearings widen machine
operating range and flexibility. They
Commissioned in the mid-1980s, SKF has equipped all major tur- also accommodate instant and
the first compressors equipped with bomachinery manufacturers with frequent start-ups and are suitable
SKF Magnetic Bearings are still magnetic bearing solutions, and we for cryogenic applications.
running today, delivering optimal can adapt one to help virtually any
reliability after 35 years. We’ve since turbomachine boost reliability and When elimination of the lubrication
commissioned more than 1,000 tur- widen operating range. system and gearbox are considered,
bomachine systems for oil and gas. SKF Magnetic Bearings dramatically
Many operate in the world’s most
demanding environments, from Tailored to oil and reduce the footprint and tonnage
requirements for offshore platforms
Saudi Arabian deserts, to North gas requirements and FPSO vessels. In upstream ap-
Sea platforms, to Siberian fields plications, the bearings can operate
above the Arctic Circle.SKF applies Magnetic bearings offer compelling directly in natural gas and harsh acid
the same technology, expertise and advantages compared to lubricated gas environments. In certain cases
experience to every project. We can bearings. Oil-free SKF Magnetic they can eliminate the need for dry
equip machinery from any manufac- Bearings eliminate the possibility of gas seals, and with it the related
turer, with every solution customized oil freezing, contamination leakage issues of seal wear, maintenance,
to meet specific application require- and fire hazards. replacement and downtime.
ments.

Operating upstream to
downstream
1 Subsea compression
Compressors
2 Platform
Turboexpanders
Compressors
3 FPSO/FLNG
Turboexpanders
9 Compressors
4 Gas lift or injection
Compressors
5 Gas transportation
8 Compressors
6 Petrochemical processing
Compressors
Turboexpanders
7 Gas storage
Compressors
8 Pressure letdown energy recovery
Expander-generators
9 Power generation
Turbo generators
Gensets
1 000+ reasons to go with
SKF Magnetic Bearings
SKF Magnetic Bearing systems have been installed in over
1 000 turbomachinery in the oil and gas industry, includ-
ing the world’s first magnetic bearing pipeline compressor
in 1985. Today, SKF is the open-source supplier for all
rotating machinery manufacturers. Below are key appli-
cations using SKF Magnetic Bearings and highlights from
pioneering projects.
Hermetically sealed
compressors
Active magnetic bearings provide
the only suitable option for
hermetically sealed compressors.
SKF has commissioned more than
130 of them, mastering complex
machine designs and pushing
performance limits to maximize
machine capacity. The result? More
flexible operation for harsh process-
es in urban areas and unmanned
remote applications. The world’s
first sub-sea gas compression
system SKF Magnetic Bearings are
enabling the world’s first
Supporting the During a typical 20-year compressor
life cycle, SKF Magnetic Bearings
sub-sea gas compressor operating world’s largest LNG can deliver significant life cycle cost
on the sea-floor of Norway’s Åsgard
gas field. This pioneering installa- plant savings vs. oil-lubricated bearing
designs.
tion is maximizing gas recovery and
SKF Magnetic Bearings equip 23
prolonging the life of the field.
turboexpanders operating at Qatar’s 25 MW compressor
largest LNG super train site. SKF
Magnetic Bearings have become a operating for more
standard for Floating LNG (FLNG), than 35 years
increasing safety and reducing foot-
print, weight and maintenance. Since the mid-1980s, the first com-
pressors equipped with SKF Mag-
netic Bearings have been
operating continuously with the
highest availability rates. More
recently, SKF has also pioneered
Turboexpanders unmanned offshore upstream
compressor trains in the North Sea,
Thanks to SKF advanced solutions, proving advanced capabilities in
turboexpanders featuring magnetic remote operations.
bearings have become the indus-
try’s standard solution for cryogenic
applications. SKF Magnetic Bearings
allow turboexpanders to operate
directly in natural gas and harsh acid
gas environments, simplifying aux-
iliary equipment requirements and
related maintenance. The bearings
Stand-alone com-
eliminate the need for pressurized pressors and drives
oil lube skids, separate cooling/heat-
ing systems and complex sealed gas Removing oil-lubricated bearings
processes. from the operating equation
allows stand-alone compressors to
lower energy consumption as well
as maintenance and monitoring
activities.
Lubrication solutions
Single point
automatic lubricators
Single point automatic lubricators
are dispensing the proper amount of
lubricant to the application based on
a setting that takes into account the
operating conditions and the bearing
type and dimensions.

Especially when the lubrication

points are difficult to access for safe-
ty reasons or their location in the
plant is remote, automatic lubrica-
tors can offer the solution. The single point lubricators can be Typical applications
adjusted to ensure that the correct
The wide range of single point au- quantity of lubricant is delivered to • Applications in restrictive and
tomatic lubricators and accessories the lubrication point during a prede- hazardous locations
from SKF offers solutions for most termined period of time. • Bearing housing lubrication
lubrication points. • Electric motors
This provides a more accurate con- • Pumps
SKF SYSTEM 24 lubricators are trol of the amount of lubricant • Cranes
suitable for a variety of applications, supplied, when compared to • Chains (oil)
but often are used on pumps, elec- traditional manual lubrication
tric motors, cranes and chains. techniques.

SKF SYSTEM 24 LAGD series

The units are supplied ready-to-use

straight from the box and filled with
a wide range of high performance
SKF lubricants. Tool-free activation
and time dispense setting by SKF
DialSet free software allows easy
and accurate adjustment of lubrica-
tion flow.
• Flexible dispense rate from 1 to 12
months
• Stoppable or adjustable if required
(for a few days)
• Intrinsic safety rating: ATEX certi-
fied for Zone 0 hazardous areas
• Transparent lubricant container
allows visual inspection of dis-
pense status
• Compact size, permits installation
in restrictive areas
• Bearing greases and chain oils
available
Manual lubrication
tools LED light
Illuminates work area Spring guards
to help locate grease Filler nipple
Preserves flex hose
Various manual lubrication tools are fittings in dimly lit Facilitates clean and
simple filling from
life by preventing
environments kinks
available from SKF to complement drums using filler Vent valve
pumps
any maintenance staff toolbox upon Removes trapped air inside
grease gun for trouble-free
their needs. priming

Multi-function LCD
Among them you can benefit of the Display shows grease
output and battery charge
SKF unique battery driven grease and alerts the operator of
gun TLGB 20, which has an incor- blocked fittings and loss of
prime
porated grease metering system to Ergonomic design
enable the technicians monitor the Lightweight with
dispense grease into the application optimized balance for
operator comfort
and thus to avoid an over-greasing 20 V Lithium-ion
or an under-greasing. battery
Dispenses up to
15 grease
There are also various grease cartridges per
charge and
pumps to be chosen, such as maintains stable
manual or air-driven or filler pumps. energy output

An oil condition monitoring device

4-Jaw coupler
(TMEH 1) from SKF or a portable Precision machined
grease test kit (TKGT 1) to check on- for durability

site if the grease in the application is

alive, will complement your lubrica-
tion management practices.

Consistency test
(Patent applied for)

TMEH 1

Oil bleeding
characteristics

Contamination
evaluation

TKGT 1
Lubrication
Management

What the right lubrication programme can do for you

Increase Reduce
• Productivity • Energy consumption due to friction
• Reliability • Heat generation due to friction
• Availability and durability • Wear due to friction
• Machine uptime • Noise due to friction
• Service intervals • Downtime
• Safety • Operating expenses
• Health • Product contamination
• Sustainability • Maintenance and repair costs
• Lubricant consumption
• Corrosion

In order to achieve optimal lubrication, SKF has developed consulting services, geared to improve the performance
of your rotating equipment.

SKF Lubrication Management process

SKF Client Needs

SKF Design
Analysis Improvement
Lubrication and Optimisation
Lubrication proposal
Audit implementation
Management
SKF DialSet
Software for quick calculation of
the lubrication cycles

SKF DialSet has been designed to

help you to set up your SKF auto-
matic lubricators. After selecting
the main operating criteria and the
grease/oil appropriate for your
application, the program provides
you with the correct dispense set-
tings for your SKF automatic lubri-
cators. The software also provides
pin-point values calculation for the
relubrication intervals and quantity
at the manual regreasing.

Free download at: mapro.skf.com/

dialset
The app is available for
iPhone and Android

SKF Lubrication LubeSelect for SKF

Planner lubricants
Software for easy management of Software for generalized selection of
lubrication tasks – with some lubricants and calculation of lubrica-
minimal IT settings is compatible tion cycles
with CMMS (SAP, Maximo, etc.) skf.com/lubrication
skf.com/lubrication
Condition monitoring
SKF Multilog On- They are DIN rail mounted or can be
housed in an IP65 cabinet to provide
line System IMx-16/ additional protection in demanding

IMx-16Plus industrial environments.

Features:
SKF Multilog devices provide a
complete system for early fault • 16 analogue and 4 digital inputs
detection. Improve the reliability,
availability and performance of your
• Simultaneous measurements on SKF Multilog On-line
all channels and configurable for
rotating equipment with true synchronous measurements System IMx-M
automatic advice for correcting • PoE (Power over Ethernet) and/or Protect and enhance the reliability
existing or impending conditions. 24 – 48 V DC of critical machinery
• 4 GB internal memory for data
These compact devices offer 16 and event captures The SKF Multilog On-line System
analogue and 4 digital channels, • Data buffering in non-volatile IMx-M is a powerful, cost effective
with connectivity to mobile devices memory when communication is solution suitable for a variety of
and networks for easy configuration down machinery monitoring applications.
and monitoring. • Improved Modbus TCP/IP and Together with SKF @ptitude Moni-
Modbus RTU capabilities including toring Suite software, the SKF Mul-
Machine intelligence from IMx data multiple and simultaneous use tilog IMx-M can provide a complete
will help you avoid unplanned down- • Stand-alone mode or compatible system for initiation of machinery
time and schedule maintenance with SKF @ptitude Observer shutdown, early fault detection and
proactively, prolonging machine • Bluetooth configuration and data diagnosis.
availability and minimizing mainte- access in stand-alone mode via In addition, the SKF Multilog IMx-M
nance and repair costs. iOS and Android apps system can provide automated
• App support for SAT (Site accep- advice for correcting existing or
The IMx-16Plus integrate easily with tance test) impending conditions that can affect
other IMx units and can connect • Crash detection capability (ma- machine reliability, availability and
with the SKF Cloud for storing and chine tools) performance.
sharing data, enabling SKF Remote • Event and run cycle based long
Diagnostic Services for expert re- time waveform captures Companion software
porting and recommendations. • LTE/GSM mobile data and Wi-Fi
capabilities are built-in, as alter- The SKF @ptitude Monitoring Suite
natives to hard wired Ethernet forms the basis for a completely
• In addition to the standard capa- integrated approach to condition
bility for the analogue channels to monitoring. It enables fast, efficient
accept a range of vibration trans- and reliable storage, manipulation
ducers, channels 9 to 16 support and retrieval of large amounts of
directly connected PT1000, tem- complex machine and plant infor-
perature sensors P mation.

SKF @ptitude Observer’s easy-to-

use operator interface and intelligent
diagnostics functions provide users
of all levels the tools needed to set
up and run effective on-line moni-
toring programs.
SKF Quick Collect • The future data analysis can be
facilitated by SKF application for
easy-to-understand dashboards,
and connect to SKF expertise when-
Fast, simple machine health free on your smart phone or tablet ever you need it.
monitoring and connected to the sensor by
Bluetooth
Do you need to start with digitaliza- • You can rely on the expert support
tion of maintenance in your produc- of specialists in the Remote Diag-
tion plant? Basic diagnostics without nostic Center
larger investments?
SKF QuickCollect app
Start today with the SKF
QuickCollect sensor! Get started straight away with the
QuickCollect app. It’s easy to use -
The SKF QuickCollect sensor makes simply download the app and pair SKF Enlight Centre
machine data collection simpler and
more cost-effective.
with your sensor to get on-the-spot
indications of machine health.
Cloud Based
This easy-to-use, handheld,
Software
portable vibration and temperature SKF Enlight Centre is a first-of-its-
sensor is combined with mobile apps kind, asset-based (as opposed to
that reduce the complexity of data measurement focused) machine
collection and analysis so that you health monitoring system.
can detect machine issues before
they cause failures and impact on It features a radically simplified
your business. user interface, designed for use by
operators, engineers and managers
• You will detect an emerging
problem of your rotating SKF Enlight and enabling the scalability needed
to support SKF Rotating Equipment
equipment in real time
• It is ideal for walk around
ProCollect app Performance value proposition
through a seamless integration to
diagnostics, combining vibration, Upgrade to ProCollect and enhance the customer work processes, ana-
temperature and acceleration your maintenance program. lytics tools and a native integration
enveloping sensing Empower your operations team, to the SKF Digital Platform.
• All data can be viewed on the spot create, schedule and execute
and in real time or uploaded to the manual inspection, lubrication
cloud for future analysis routes, gain deeper insights into
your machinery, save and share data
to the cloud, gain access to
Rotating Equipment
Performance (REP)
Assess
Identify areas for
improvement by
assessment &
benchmarking

Rebuild Rotating
Equipment
Rebuild services to
extend asset life, reduce Detect
maintenance costs, and Detect impending ma-

Performance
improve sustainability chine failures and avoid
unplanned downtime

Solve
Application engineering,
lubrication management, spare Maintain
parts management & root cause Day to day maintenance
analysis to fix problems and stop using the right tools &
them re-occuring mechanical maintenance
services
The industrial world is changing. SKF Cloud and benefit from Big Data SKF can help you achieve more
And as new challenges emerge, through SKF Enlight Centre dash- reliable rotation, so you can reduce
plant managers, engineering boards, tailored to your workflows your TCO.
managers, maintenance and and giving easy to understand data
service engineers are all looking interpretation. Connect directly to Reducing reliance on
for ways to maximise machine expert diagnostics and analysis, pro- scarce talent
performance, while lowering viding unrivaled application insights
operational and maintenance and advice to maximize rotating By working with SKF
costs. equipment performance. to connect our
rotating equipment expertise to your
SKF offers you solutions to drive Be more sustainable business, you can reduce the time
business success by getting the most and cost of recruiting, training and
from your machinery. With experi- SKF can work with retaining increasingly scarce and
ence from almost every industrial you to reduce energy expensive maintenance and
sector and machine type, SKF can usage, waste output, diagnostic skillsets.
work closely with you throughout a spare parts consumption and more,
machine’s complete life cycle, using helping you to deliver against your Operate more safely
our knowledge, experience and in- sustainability agenda, as well as
sight to provide improved equipment saving on costs. Whether you want
design specifications, as well as the to ensure maximum
high quality products, services, and Improve output operational safety,
advice required to help you meet reduce product safety risks or
your business objectives. By optimizing the navigate the minefield of EHSS
performance of your regulations, SKF can help you drive
What does Rotating Equipment rotating equipment operational safety, and a reduced
Performance mean to you? you can increase availability, perfor- incident rate will feed into your
mance rate and quality – all driving productivity too.
Gain new insights greater Overall Equipment Effective-
into your machinery ness, and boosting output for your
business.
Gain visibility into the
health of your equip- Trim your Total Cost
ment and turn data into perfor- of Ownership
mance-driving insights. Allowing
your business to be more agile, Poor performance and
deliver greater output, or optimise unplanned downtime
safety, reliability and sustainability. don’t just affect your productivity
Drive forward digitalization of your and cost of production, they can also
operations using Internet of Things directly affect the cost of energy,
(IoT) solutions to connect to your maintenance, spare parts, labor and
machinery plant wide and planet more – all adding up to a higher
wide. Store and share data in the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

DOWNTIME
COSTS
A VOIDED
Maintenance solutions
from SKF
Machinery shaft SKF Shaft alignment tool TKSA 71 • Ultra-compact measuring units -
Use in extremely narrow spaces
alignment Designed for professional alignment • Robust carrying case - Excellent
in harsh industrial environments, protection, convenient transport
Shaft misalignment is a major the TKSA 71 is a very versatile tool and wireless in-case charging
contributor to rotating machinery with ultra-compact measuring units
breakdowns. Accurately aligning for use in extremely narrow spaces.
connected shafts can prevent a large Its dedicated software applications
number of machinery breakdowns enable different types of alignments,
and reduce unplanned downtime including horizontal and vertical
that results in a loss of production. shafts, spacer shafts and machine
In today’s challenging environment trains.
of reducing costs and optimizing • Easy-to-use - Intuitive software
assets, the necessity of accurate applications, guided alignment
shaft alignment is now greater than processes and explanatory videos
ever. • Wide range of applications -
Generally, misalignment of coupled Comprehensive accessories and SKF Shaft alignment tool TKSA 41
machinery is caused by inadequate dedicated software applications
measurement techniques, an • Superior alignment performance - The ergonomic display unit with
improper foundation, degradation of Up to 10 m measurement dis- intuitive touch screen navigation
the foundation, problems with the tance, disturbance compensation, makes your alignments fast and
feet of the connected machinery e.g. measurement flexibility, only 40° easy, whilst innovative features, like
soft feet, defects of manufacturing, total rotation, automatic measure- the “free measurement”, increase
degradation of the supporting feet ment and customised alignments the alignment performance. With
(cracks corrosion), deterioration of with target values the focus on improving alignment
the couplings, etc . • Protection against harsh environ- practices, the SKF Shaft Alignment
ments - Completely sealed Tool, TKSA 41, is one of the indus-
From SKF you can have various pre- measuring units (IP67) to with- try’s best value alignment solutions.
cision alignment systems to adapt stand dust and water
your applications needs.
• Wireless communication
• Automatic measurement enables
handsfree measurements by
detecting the head position and
taking a measurement when the
heads are rotated into the right
position
• Automatic reports are generated
after each alignment
• Live view supports intuitive
measurements and facilitates
horizontal and vertical alignments.
• QR codes can be used to further
simplify machine identification and
improve the alignment workflow

SKF Vibracon Developed to withstand the most

challenging conditions, a stainless
The universal adjustable re-use- steel version (SS series) is offered
able chocks with the highest corrosion protection
SKF Machinery shims available.

TMAS series SKF Vibracon is a machinery mount-

ing chock that is easily and
accurately adjusted. The chock
For accurate vertical machinery accommodates the angular differ-
alignment ence, up to 4°, between machine
and the mounting base without
• Made of high quality stainless expensive machining of the base or
steel, allowing re-use the extra work of installing epoxy
• Easy to fit and to remove resin chocks. The self-levelling Stainless steel chocks (-SS)
• Close tolerances for accurate capability, combined with the height
alignment adjustment feature, eliminates the
• Thickness clearly marked on each possibility of a soft foot in the
shim production line throughout the life
• Fully de-burred cycle of the machinery.
• Pre-cut shims are supplied in
packs of 10 and complete kits are The SKF Vibracon is available in
also available different materials to meet the need Low profile chock (-ASTR)

of your application, even those in

the harshest environments.

This adjustable chock is available in

standard carbon steel (CS series)
and in surface-treated carbon steel
(CSTR series) for improved corrosion
protection.
Carbon steel chocks (-CS)
Mounting and
dismounting solutions
In addition, the TWIM 15 can be
used to heat other ring-shaped,
metallic components, providing flexi-
bility of use.

TWIM 15 advantages:

• Innovative heating of bearings

• Portable, compact and lightweight
• No support yokes required
• Automatic temperature monitor-
ing
• Detects bearing size and heats
appropriately
• Different power levels
• User-friendly LED control pane
• Quiet operation

Large induction
Depending on the size of the bearing
to be mounted or dismounted, and
SKF TWIM 15 heater SKF TIH
on the seating arrangement, there
are different recommended methods
A portable solution for bearing 220m
heating
which vary from:
With a 300 kg bearing heating
The unique on the market SKF capacity, the large induction heater
• Cold mounting / dismounting portable induction heater TWIM 15
• Hot mounting / dismounting by TIH 220m is a reliable and robust
is designed to heat up roller bear- induction heater from the TIH...m
using oil injection, mechanical ings that are mounted with an inter-
or hydraulic tools and induction range suitable for heating bearings
ference fit onto a shaft. Heating the up to a maximum weight of 300 kg
heating bearing causes it to expand, which (660 lb.) and solid components up to
eliminates the need to use force a maximum weight of 150 kg (330
The portfolio of SKF induction during installation. Generally, using
heaters varies from heating plates, lb.).
the TWIM 15 to generate a
portable heaters to very large induc- 90 °C (162 °F) temperature differ-
tion heaters to heat up bearings and ence between the bearing and shaft
solid components of up to 1200 kg is sufficient to enable installation.
and 800 mm bore diameter.
Advanced design of the power
electronics including current and
SKF Hydraulic pumps
overheating control, combined with Technical data
user friendly features such as sliding Designation TMJL 50 729124 TMJL 100 728619 E

arms and remote control are stan- Maximum pressure 50 MPa (7 250 psi) 100 MPa (14 500
psi)
100 MPa (14 500
psi)
150 MPa (21 750 psi)

dard to the TIH...m range. Oil container 2 700 cm3 (165 in.3) 250 cm3 (15 in.3) 800 cm3 (48 in.3) 2 550 cm3 (155 in.3)
capacity
• Capable of heating a 220 kg (480 Volume/stroke 3,5 cm3 (0.21 in.3) 0,5 cm3 (0.03 in.3) 1,0 cm3 (0.06 in.3) 1st stage: 20 cm3 below 2,5
lb.) bearing in just 20 minutes MPa
(1.2 in.3 below 362 psi)
• Supplied standard with two yokes, 2nd stage: 1 cm3 above 2,5
allowing bearings with a bore di- MPa
(0.06 in.3 above 362 psi)
ameter from 60 mm (2.3 in.) up to Length of pressure 3 000 mm (118 in.) 1 500 mm (59 in.) 3 000 mm (118 3 000 mm (118 in.)
a maximum weight of 300 kg (660 hose fitted with in.)
lb) to be heated quick connection
coupling
• Sliding arm for large size yoke Connection nipple G 1/4 quick G 1/4 quick G 1/4 quick G 1/4 quick connection
(included) connection connection connection
SKF Online heater selection - Weight 12 kg (26 lb) 3,5 kg (8 lb) 13 kg (29 lb) 11,4 kg (25 lb)

Available on https://www.skf.com/
group/support/engineering-tools/
heater-selection-tool

SKF Oil Injection

Method
The second stage is monitored by
The SKF Oil Injection Method allows
bearings and other components with SKF Drive-up Method driving the bearing up a calculated
an interference fit to be fitted in a distance on the taper seating.
safe, controllable and rapid manner. The SKF Drive-up Method is a
The method does not require key- well-proven method, unique to The program can be downloaded at
ways to be machined on the shaft, SKF, of accurately achieving the https://www.skf.com/group/support/
saving valuable time and money in adjustment of SKF spherical roller engineering-tools/drive-up-method-
materials and production. and CARB toroidal roller bearings program
mounted on tapered seatings.
SKF Oil injection program - The method incorporates the use of
Can be downloaded at an SKF HMV ..E hydraulic nut fitted
https://www.skf.com/group/sup- with a dial indicator, and a high
port/engineering-tools/oil-injec- accuracy digital pressure gauge,
tion-method-program mounted on the selected pump.

The correct fit is achieved by con-

trolling the axial drive-up of the
bearing from a pre-determined
starting position, defined by the
pressure in the SKF HMV..E hydrau-
lic nut.
SKF Sealing Solutions
Radial shaft seals They are available as V-ring seals,
metal-clad V-type sealing rings, axi-
SKF Speedi-Sleeve is a well-proven
solution used to provide an excellent
SKF’s main offer of sealing solutions al clamp seals and mechanical seals. sealing surface for radial shaft seals,
for oil & gas applications includes With the exception of axial clamp while reducing the need for costly
all-rubber HS and HSS seals as seals, axial shaft seals rotate with shaft machining or maintenance.
well as metal-cased HDS seals, the shaft and act as flingers, toler- SKF Speedi-Sleeve combines a pro-
also known as SKF Edge seals as ating small misalignments of the prietary stainless steel material and
part of the CR Seals assortment, shaft and providing reliable sealing manufacturing process, resulting in
with optional add-on features and if the shaft is out of round or rotates an optimized seal counterface that
the machined HRS seals made of eccentrically. minimizes wear on both the sleeve
Polyurethane. The offer is based on and sealing lip.
a flexible concept to customize the
solutions in terms of design and • Standard size range covers shaft
dimension to optimize them to the diameters from 11.99 to 203.33
varying demands of different appli- mm (0.472 to 8 in.). Each sleeve
cations without additional tooling. is designed to it a specific shaft
range to accommodate variations
in the actual shaft diameter. If the
right size is selected, the sleeve
will have an adequate tight it on
the shaft and will not require any
adhesive.
• Seal contact surface is wear resis-
tant and manufactured to mini-
SKF Speedi-Sleeve mize directionality (0° ±0,05) with
a finish of Ra 0,25 to 0,5 μm (10
to 20 μin.).
Over time, contaminants, high • Available in two versions:
pressure and speed, or inadequate Standard for general purpose and
lubrication can cause particles to SKF Speedi-Sleeve Gold with a
become trapped underneath a shaft thin, metallic coating for use under
sealing lip. Wear grooves begin highly abrasive conditions.
to form on the shaft as it rotates, • No need to take apart the shaft or
Axial shaft seals eventually leading to sealing failure to machine it again.
and severe shaft damage. Repairs • Reduces maintenance and repair
If contaminants enter the bearing usually involve dismantling and costs.
area of a axial shaft, they can pollute re-machining the shaft, and install- • Fixes problems in minutes and
the lubricant, causing corrosion and ing a new seal size. SKF Speedi- reduces environmental impact.
premature bearing failure. To com- Sleeve and large diameter wear • Allows manufacturers of
bat these issues, axial shaft seals sleeves offer a much faster, more machinery to avoid costly
are designed as a suitable secondary cost-effective alternative. superficial and finishing treat-
seal in applications where seals are ments on the shaft.
subjected to excessive quantities of
contaminants.
Power transmission
solutions
Power transmission products play
an important role in overall bearing
performance and are the vital link
between moving parts in equipment.
By creating its own range of power
transmission products, SKF can offer
products that are well-matched and
give engineers a wide design choice
according to performance and cost
considerations.

Belts
SKF Cogged Raw Edge Wedge and
SKF Cogged Raw Edge Narrow
Wedge Belts have been developed to
handle oil & gas applications.
Couplings • Quiet running – no meshing *
• Temperature tolerant
The tension cords are made from • Fully machined surfaces – high
polyester yarn. Pre-loading the SKF also offers disc couplings. These
are the ideal solution in medium to speed capability New SKF (may
cords during their rubber im- require dynamic balancing over 50
pregnation process results in low high torque applications that require
torsional rigidity, offer some allow- m/s)
stretch during operation. The rubber * Assuming proper alignment
cushion is fibre loaded chloroprene ance for misalignment, and do not
compound giving good transverse require lubrication. These applica-
belt rigidity. tions typically have a capacity range
up to 178 kNm in a range of config-
Features: urations including single disc, double
• High transverse rigidity disc, and spacer for both horizontal
• High flexibility and vertical mounting. Standard
• Temperature range from –30 to shaft capacities are up to 289 mm.
+75 °C • High torsional stiffness – zero
• Constant length per ISO matching backlash
set tolerances • Energy eficient – no frictional
• Suitable for tropical climates losses *
• Lengths available up to 3 500 mm • No internal moving parts – no
lubrication required * Pulleys
• ISO and RMA profiles – dimensions
according to applicable standards
• Phosphate coated for ISO pulleys a
measure of corrosion protection
• RMA pulleys powder coated for
economical protection
• Taper bush and QD locking sys-
tems as standard
SKF Training Solutions
Training needs
analysis
If you don’t know where to start, we
can help. SKF has developed pro-
grams to assess the maintenance
skills of your team and identify in-
dividual strengths and weaknesses.
Together we then create a program
that fits your needs and gives the
best return on your investment in
your people.

The SKF Client Needs Analysis (CNA)

Training enables this crucial under-
standing, combining our experience Training course Proactive maintenance or
mechanical maintenance
in training and knowledge of main-
tenance and reliability. The goal is categories (code WE)
to provide useful and meaningful Relates to methods and
information to help you focus on im- While specific course topics vary technologies used to complete
provements for plant performance. widely. SKF training courses are maintenance tasks. Course topics
These assessments are conducted organised around the following five mainly include bearing maintenance,
with individuals or a group of your facets of the SKF Asset Efficiency best practices in lubrication,
staff from the following work areas: Optimisation (AEO) model: precision alignment, dynamic
• Mechanical maintenance balancing, and electric motor
• Reliability & Condition monitoring Maintenance and reliability maintenance.
• Engineering (code MS)
• Planning & scheduling Relates to methods and technol- Engineering (code LP)
ogies used to develop a mainte- Relates to Engineering or Engineer-
nance strategy. Courses emphasise ing product, methods and technol-
Targeting eight areas a technically and financially sound ogies used to evaluate maintenance
of competency for maintenance strategy developed to
match business goals.
work and strategy, thereby ‘closing
the loop’ and making maintenance
improvement a continual improvement process.
Condition-based maintenance Course topics include root cause
Opportunities for improvement are (code CBM) (code WI) analysis, reliability analysis,
determined based on findings from Relates to methods and technologies maintenance work feedback and
the SKF CNA - Trainings. Typical used to identify maintenance work. performance management system,
improvements fall in the following Course topics include condition machine redesign, and technology
areas: monitoring, data collection, informa- upgrades
• Bearings and seals technology tion integration and analysis.
• Power transmission
• Lubrication Work control processes (code WC)
• Oil analysis Relates to methods and technologies
• Vibration analysis used to control maintenance work.
• RCA/RCFA Course topics include maintenance
• Maintenance strategy planning and scheduling, standard
• Thermography job plans, spare parts alignment and
inventory control.
Protect your business –
avoid counterfeit products
Be suspicious when non-authorized
suppliers offer short lead times for
products known to have longer lead
times from SKF. Suppliers of coun-
terfeits may also offer certificates
stating that the products are gen-
uine SKF. Such documents are not
trustworthy. Mounting difficulties
and /or pre mature failures, could be
signs that a product is counterfeit.

The risks
The quality and performance of
counterfeit SKF products is unknown
What is a counterfeit The best way to safeguard and unpredictable. All efforts and
authenticity is to buy SKF dedication to improve OEE (overall
SKF product? products from authorized equipment effectiveness) and
operational costs can quickly change
All types and sizes of products and SKF distributors.
if counterfeits get into your
packaging marked with SKF trade- operation. If installed in safety
marks, but not manufactured by critical equipment, counterfeit
SKF or with the consent of SKF, is products may present a great safety
considered counterfeit. Branding risk for people and/or the
workshops illegally mark unbrand- environment.
ed products with SKF trademarks
and other look alike markings. The
products are packed in counterfeit What if you suspect a
look-alike packages and marketed
as genuine products. However, the
product to be
pricing of counterfeit products to The warning signs counterfeit?
the end-user is close to the same
as for genuine products. Price is not Marketing to distributors is done in a Only experts from SKF can verify
an indicator whether a product is way most distributors would recog- authenticity of a product or pack-
counterfeit or not. nize. An e mail is sent from a person age marked with SKF trademarks.
claiming partnership with premium Please send sharp pictures of all
Avoid being cheated brand owners, offering industrial
or automotive products directly
visual markings on the product and
product box to [email protected]
from stock at competitive prices. Be and you will be contacted by SKF.
Carefully select your supplier of SKF For all verification requests, provid-
careful! This could be a source of
products. Compromising secure ing name of the supplier and proof
counterfeit SKF products.
sourcing can cause great harm to of purchase is mandatory.
your business. A “good deal” from
an unknown supplier may end up
costing a lot more.
 SKF Authenticate
App
The SKF Authenticate application
for smartphones allows users to
take and send photos of suspect
products and proof of purchase
directly to SKF for verification. The
application can be downloaded for
free from App Store or Google play.

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