SONL plummer

block housings
Designed for oil lubrication

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 Contents

The SKF® brand now stands for more

than ever before, and means more to
A Product information C Product data
you as a ­valued customer. 3 Cost-effective and reliable 27 Housing data – general
3 Why split plummer block housings? 27 Dimensions
While SKF maintains its leadership 3 Why SKF split plummer block housings? 27 Tolerances
as the hallmark of quality bearings 27 Axial bearing displacement
throughout the world, new dimensions 4 SONL plummer block housings – 27 Materials
in technical advances, product support a quantum leap forward 27 Corrosion protection
and services have evol­ved SKF into 4 Universal application advantages 27 Load carrying ability
a truly solutions-oriented supplier, 5 Well-proven oil lubrication techniques 29 Designations
­creating greater value for customers. 8 High performance in all applications 29 How to order

These solutions encompass ways to 30 Product tables

bring greater productivity to customers,
not only with breakthrough application-
B Recommendations 30 SONL plummer block housings
for bearings on an adapter sleeve
specific products, but also through 10 Bearing arrangement design 34 SONL plummer block housings
­leading-edge design simulation tools 10 Non-locating bearing position for bearings on an adapter sleeve
and consultancy services, plant asset 11 Locating bearing position and inch shafts
efficiency maintenance program­mes, 11 Location on the shaft 38 SONL plummer block housings
and the industry’s most advanced 14 Shaft tolerances for bearings with a cylindrical bore
supply management techniques. 14 Sealing arrangements

The SKF brand still stands for the very

best in rolling bearings, but it now
16 Lubrication
16 Oil lubrication with a pick-up ring
D Additional information
stands for much more. 18 Circulating oil lubrication 42 Other related SKF products
42 Robust, high-performance standard
SKF – the knowledge engineering 20 Maintenance and condition monitoring bearings
company 20 Lubrication recommendation 44 Other bearing housings
20 Inspections 44 Products for mounting and dismounting
21 Condition monitoring 45 Condition monitoring products

46 SKF – the knowledge engineering

22 Mounting company
22 Mounting the bearing on an adapter
sleeve
23 Mounting the bearing on a cylindrical
seating
24 Mounting SONL plummer block housings
26 Installing oil cooling cartridges


Cost-effective and reliable A

Standardized bearing housings are a cost- Why SKF split plummer

effective and reliable solution for many appli-
cations where bearing arrangements cannot
block housings?
be integrated into the machine. They are SKF a leading manufacturer of power trans-
available as mission products, manufacturers a wide range
of split plummer block housings in a variety
• plummer (pillow) block housings of designs and sizes. The product offering is
• flanged housings based on successful experience in a variety
• take-up housings. of industries and applications. The new per-
formance class of SKF® plummer block hous-
Bearing housings are typically used togeth- ings, can accommodate shaft diameters rang-
er with self-aligning ball bearings, spherical ing from 20 to 530 mm. What sets split SKF
roller bearings or CARB® toroidal roller bear- housings apart from other housings are their
ings. These bearings are used because they unique design features, and the benefits to
are insensitive to the initial misalignment, OEMs and endusers alike:
which normally occurs during mounting, espe-
cially in cases where the housings are spaced • no minimum order quantities
far apart. • short delivery times
• long-term supply stability
• worldwide availability.
Why split plummer block
housings? SKF bearing housings together with the
appropriate SKF bearings, seals and lubri-
Split plummer (pillow) block housings are the cants, will provide a cost-effective, reliable
most common housings used in industrial appli­ shaft solution that is versatile and easy to
cations. The main benefits of a split plummer maintain.
block housing include

• easy installation
• pre-assembled shafts can be mounted
• various seals and end covers are available.

Once the housing bases are aligned and

attached to the support surface, the pre-
assembled shaft, the seals and the housing
cap can be installed easily. Tightening the cap
bolts will complete the installation.


SONL plummer block housings –
a quantum leap forward
SKF has recently added SONL housings to its All of these features provide original equip- Universal application
family of SNL housings. They are called SONL
housings because these new, innovative split
ment manufacturers and their customers with
a highly reliable shaft solution that is designed
advantages
pillow block housings were specifically design­ to minimize maintenance. SONL plummer block housings are designed
ed for oil lubrication. Like other pillow block SONL housings can be used with SKF on a “building block” principle to enable vari-
housings in the SNL family, the SONL split Explorer™ spherical roller bearings in the 222 able configurations. The SONL product line
pillow block is characterized by a number series, self-aligning ball bearing in the 22 comprises a number of housings, which all
of built-in features that make it universally series and SKF Explorer CARB bearings in can be used to build
applicable. These features include: the C 22 series, with either a cylindrical or
tapered bore, from 75 mm up to 240 mm, • locating or non-locating bearing arrange-
• Well-proven oil lubrication techniques. to cover the most common shaft sizes. For ments
• Deep and large oil reservoir. other sizes please contact SKF. • arrangements with a bearing on an adapter
• Strong, stiff and simple design. sleeve and smooth shaft
• Efficient seals. • arrangements with a bearing on stepped
• A full range of standard accessories. or smooth shafts and a cylindrical seating
• Fast and reliable mounting. • bearing arrangements with a through shaft
• Excellent operational reliability. or at the end of a shaft
• bearing arrangements with oil pick-up ring
lubrication or circulating oil lubrication.


In addition to ease of configuration, SONL Circulating oil lubrication
housings offer a number of outstanding Circulating oil lubrication is generally pre- A
advantages in performance and reliability. ferred when high speeds generate a large
amount of heat. When choosing this lubrica-
tion method the pick-up ring is not needed.
Well-proven oil lubrication In case of circulating oil lubrication, oil sup-
techniques ply pipes are attached to the housing cap,
and drainpipes are attached to the base. Cir-
SONL plummer block housings are designed culation is normally produced with the aid of
for two methods of oil lubrication: oil lubrica- a pump. After the oil has passed through the
tion with a pick-up ring and circulating oil bearing, it generally settles in a tank where
lubrication. it is filtered and, if required, cooled before
being returned to the housing. Proper filtering
and oil cooling are important factors for bear-
Oil lubrication with ing service life, and can provide improved
a pick-up ring machinery performance and cost savings.
Oil lubrication with a pick-up ring († fig. 1)
is normally used with SONL housings. It
provides a uniform supply of lubricant to the
bearing, resulting in favourable operating
conditions. This oil lubrication method uses
a ring on one side of the bearing that hangs
loosely from a shaft labyrinth ring. The ring
dips deep into the oil reservoir in the bottom
half of the housing. Then, as the shaft rotates,
the ring follows and picks up the oil from the
bottom half and brings it to a collecting trough.
The oil then flows through the bearing and
back into the oil reservoir. In the fifty years
that this lubrication method has been used,
there has not been any record of wear where
the ring contacts the seating – regardless of
the shaft dimensions, or how fast it is running.

Fig. 1


Deep and large oil reservoir Efficient seals • An oil level gauge († fig. 5) that makes it
SONL housings have a deep oil reservoir The housings are supplied with high-efficien­cy easy to visually check the level and quality
(† fig. 2) that holds a large volume of oil so labyrinth seals, incorporated internally of the oil.
that heat can be dissipated effectively. In the († fig. 4). These seals consist of a spacer • A magnetic plug († fig. 5) that screws into
case of oil pick-up ring lubrication, this cool- sleeve with a labyrinth flange that rotates with one of the four tapped holes in the housing
ing effect increases the service life of both the the shaft and acts as a flinger, plus a station- base. This plug attracts metal particles,
lubricant and the bearing. ary seal ring that fits the sealing groove in the extending the service life of the lubricant
If operating conditions warrant it, auxiliary housing base and cap. Additionally, the sealing and the bearing.
cooling cartridges are available. These can effect is enhanced by external oil traps, which
be installed through the oil outlet holes in the return oil that has passed through the laby-
housing base. rinth, back to the housing. Fast and reliable mounting
To protect the bearing arrangement at the To simplify mounting and make alignment
end of a shaft special end covers are available more accurate, SONL housings have a square
Strong, stiff and simple design as standard. The end covers fit the sealing base († fig 6). To further simplify installation,
The SONL plummer block housing is a mod- groove in the base and cap. cast indications, which are vertical to the cen-
ern, two-piece housing consisting of a cap tre of the housing bore, are provided on the
and base († fig. 3). Its simple, sturdy design side faces of the base. Indications cast into the
provides maximum support and reduces the Standard accessories end faces of the base locate the centre of the
risk of deforming the housing or base during SONL housings are delivered with two per- bearing seating.
installation. Dowel pins provided in the cap, formance-enhancing accessories:
are off-center so that the cap can only be
installed one way on its base.

Fig. 2 Fig. 4 Fig. 6

Fig. 3 Fig. 5 Fig. 7

0010200856 0010200856


Bases and caps individually marked Excellent operational reliability
The housing base and cap are matched dur- The high load-carrying ability of SONL plum- A
ing manufacturing and are not interchange- mer block housings enables incorporated
able with the bases or caps of other housings. bearings to achieve their full service life. Addi-
To prevent mixing components when mount- tionally, because the SONL housing lubrica-
ing several housings, the same consecutive tion method constantly brings oil to the bear-
number is marked on the base and its matched ing, more favourable operating conditions are
cap († fig. 7). created, and less maintenance is required.

Drilled and tapped holes

SONL housings have drilled and tapped holes
in the cap as well as in the base. Metal plugs
protect these holes († fig. 8). The holes in
the cap are intended to connect the oil supply
pipes to the housing. The threaded holes in
the base are for the oil level gauge, the mag-
netic plug, additional cooling cartridges or the
oil drain pipes.

Indications for holes to take other

components
SONL housings can be fitted with perma-
nently installed accelerometers for vibration
monitoring equipment († fig. 8). The hous-
ings come standard with one M8 hole in the
base for an appropriate vibration sensor.
Dimples cast into the housing base indicate
the positions for dowel holes for pinning the
housing to its support.

Dimensionally interchangeable
SONL housings are dimensionally inter-
changeable with the earlier SKF SOFN hous-
ings, as well as with most of the housings
with oil pick-up ring lubrication available on
the market.

Fig. 8


High performance
in all applications
SONL plummer block housings are part­
icularly suitable for bearing arrangements,
where spherical roller bearings, self-aligning
ball bearings or CARB toroidal roller bearings
are used and where speed and operating
temperatures require oil lubrication. When
used with either an oil pick-up ring or a circu­
lating oil lubrication system, SONL housings
provide a high-performance, cost effective
solution for a broad range of applications.
SONL plummer block housings from SKF
meet today’s demands and open up new
application horizons.

Applications Demands Solution

• Mine ventilators • Robust design
• Exhaust and fresh air fans • High operational reliability
• Flue gas fans • Extremely tight seals
• Emergency power supply generator • Large oil reservoir
flywheels • Long maintenance intervals
• Transmissions • Condition monitoring facilities
• Belt drives • Fast and easy mounting
• Impact and hammer mills and dismounting


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Bearing arrangement design

A typical bearing arrangement requires two Non-locating bearing The permissible axial displacement of
bearings to support and locate the shaft radi-
ally and axially relative to a stationary part
position one CARB bearing ring relative to the other
depends on several factors and can be calcu-
of the machine or housing. Generally the The bearing seating in SONL housings is suf- lated using the equations shown in the
arrangement consists of one locating and one ficiently wide to enable the outer ring of a
non-locating bearing position. spherical roller bearing or a self-aligning ball • SKF General Catalogue
The locating bearing at one end of the shaft bearing to be displaced axially. The seating is • SKF Interactive Engineering
provides radial support. At the same time, it machined to provide a loose fit for the bear- Catalogue online at [Link].
locates the shaft axially in both directions. ings. The maximum axial displacement from
Therefore, it must be fixed in position both on the middle position depends on the housing The maximum axial displacement from the
the shaft and in the housing and should be size and corresponds to the width of the middle position depends on the housing size
arranged on the drive side. appropriate locating ring. Locating ring widths and corresponds to the width of the appropri-
The non-locating bearing at the other end are provided in the product tables. ate locating ring.
of the shaft provides radial support only. It CARB bearings are non-locating bearings
must enable axial displacement so that the and can accommodate axial displacement of
bearings do not mutually stress each other the shaft relative to the housing, within the
(e.g. when the shaft length changes as a bearing. For this reason, they must be secur­
result of thermal expansion). ed axially in the housing bore using locating
SKF SONL plummer block housings can be rings on each side of the bearing († fig. 1,
used for both the locating and the non-locat- left). The designations for appropriate locating
ing bearing positions († fig. 1). rings are listed in the product tables.

Fig. 1

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Locating bearing position Bearing with a tapered bore on an
adapter sleeve and a smooth shaft
The locating bearing that provides simultane- This type of arrangement († fig. 2) is very
ous radial support and axial location of the popular because it enables bearings to be
shaft must be fixed in position by locating rings mounted on smooth shafts at any position
on each side of the spherical roller bearing or of the shaft. It also enables:
self-aligning ball bearings († fig. 1 right). B
This means locating bearings are placed in the • Shafts with diameter tolerance h9 to
middle of the bearing seating. The appropriate be used, without machining.
locating rings are listed in the product tables. • The final position of the bearing on the
shaft to be determined during mounting.
• Bearing radial clearance to be adjusted
Locating rings within certain limits during mounting,
SKF locating rings are identified by the prefix in order to meet application demands.
FRB, followed by the size (width/outside diam-
eter) in millimetres uncoded (e.g. FRB 11/230).
Locating rings must be ordered separately

Location on the shaft

SONL housings are designed to accommodate
spherical roller bearings, self-aligning ball
bearings or CARB toroidal roller bearings
mounted on an adapter sleeve or directly
on a cylindrical shaft seating.

Fig. 2

SONL 5

22 K 222 EK/CCK C 22 K

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Bearings on a stepped shaft
and a cylindrical seating
This type of arrangement († fig. 3) enables
the use of stronger shafts to build stiffer bear­
ing arrangements. This may be needed, for
example, to accommodate heavy shock loads.
Several advantages are provided by this
arrangement, e.g

• The axial load-carrying ability of the bear-

ing is not limited by an adapter sleeve.
• The bearing can be supported on the shaft
by other components via the spacer sleeves
with labyrinth flange.

Fig. 3

SONL 2

22 222 E/CC C 22

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Bearings on a smooth shaft
and a cylindrical seating
This special type of arrangement († fig. 4)
combines the advantages of “Bearings on
a stepped shaft and a cylindrical seating” (see
previous page) together with less machining
of the shaft. It can be built, using VZ643 ver- B
sion sealing kits. These kits contain two spacer
sleeves prepared to carry the oil pick-up ring
and are designated e.g. TSO 224/VZ643.

Fig. 4

SONL 2

22 222 E/CC C 22

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Shaft tolerances load. Recommendations for the position and
size of the holes for these dowels can be
Bearings with a tapered bore on an adapter found in table 2. Dimples cast in the housing
sleeve enable the use of commercial grade base show the positions.
shafts, on both solid and hollow shafts. Shafts
or seatings machined to tolerance h9 that
have a cylindricity tolerance to IT5 will be Sealing arrangements
satisfactory and are recommended.
The seating of bearings with cylindrical bore Non-contact labyrinth seals protect SONL
should be machined to housings († fig. 6). These seals prevent
contaminants and moisture from penetrating Table 1
• m6 for shaft diameters up to and including into the housing and retain the oil in the hous- Tightening torques for attachment bolts
100 mm ing. The two-piece labyrinth seals consist of in the 8.8 strength class
• n6 for shaft diameters over 100 and Housing Attachment bolts
up to and including 140 mm • a spacer sleeve with a labyrinth flange that Size Size Recommended
• p6 for shaft diameters above 140 mm. rotates with the shaft and acts as a flinger tightening
torque
• a non-rotating seal ring that fits the sealing
groove in the housing base and cap. – – Nm
Permissible misalignment
Bearing arrangements with SONL housings The spacer sleeve with a labyrinth flange is 217-517 M 20 385
enable compensation for initial misalignment mounted with a clearance fit. For bearings on 218-518 M 20 385
between support surfaces and tolerate opera- adapter sleeve the labyrinth flange is locked in 220-520 M 24 665
tional shaft deflections up to 0,3° († fig. 5). position on the shaft by tightening a hexago- 222-522 M 24 665
nal grub (set) screw with a cup point. An O- 224-524 M 24 665
226-526 M 24 665
ring inserted between the non-rotating seal
Attachment to the support surface ring and the sealing groove in the housing 228-528 M 30 1 310
SONL plummer block housings have four cast base and cap provides a strong, efficient seal. 230-530 M 30 1 310
232-532 M 30 1 310
holes for attachment bolts. The holes enable The spacer sleeve and seal ring together
subsequent adjustment of the housing posi- form a long and narrow sealing labyrinth gap, 234-534 M 30 1310
tion during mounting. which makes it difficult for the oil to pass. Oil 236-536 M 30 1310
238-538 M 36 2280
that still passes the labyrinth is gathered in an
oil trap and then flows back to the oil bath. 240-540 M 36 2280
Surface roughness of the support The permissible operating temperature 244-544 M 36 2280
surface 248-548 M 36 2280
range for this seal is between –40 and
SKF recommends a support surface for the +110 °C. However SKF can supply needed
housing that is finished to Ra ≤ 12,5 μm with components for higher temperatures. Fig. 5
a planicity tolerance to IT7. This will provide ’ 
maximum operational reliability and long
service life. End covers
For housings mounted at the end of a shaft,
one opening of the housing must be fitted
Attachment bolts with an end cover that fits into the housing
SKF recommends using hexagonal bolts to sealing groove († fig. 7). Details of the per-
EN ISO 4014:2000 in the 8.8 strength class. missible length of the shaft end can be found
If the load does not act vertically to the base, in the product tables. O-rings inserted be­
it may be necessary to use stronger 10.9 tween the end cover and the housing sealing Fig. 6
strength class bolts. The recommended tight- groove, as well as between the bore at the
ening torques for 8.8 strength class bolts are shaft entrance and the end cover, provide
provided in table 1. a strong, efficient seal.
Due to the material of the O-ring, the
permissible operating temperature range is
Doweling the housing between –40 and +110 °C. However SKF
SONL plummer block housings are intended can supply high-temperature components
for loads acting vertically towards the base for higher temperatures.
plate (support). Where loads act at angles End covers are identified by the prefix ECO
between 55° and 120°, as well as when the followed by the housing size identification,
axial loads are greater than 5 % of P180°, it is e.g. ECO 218-518.
necessary to dowel the housing to its support
or to provide a stop in the direction of the

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Seal kits • an oil level gauge Each seal kit for end mounting († fig. 9)
The seals are always supplied separately as • a magnetic plug consists of
seal kits. Different seal kits are available, • mounting instructions.
whether the bearing is to be mounted directly • a spacer sleeve with labyrinth flange
on a cylindrical shaft seating, or via an adapt- The seal kits for bearings to be mounted dir­ • a none rotating seal ring with appropriate
er sleeve. Each seal kit for through shaft ectly on a cylindrical shaft seating are identi- O-ring
(† fig. 8) consists of fied by the prefix TSO followed by the size • an end cover B
identification 2(00), e.g. TSO 218. • an oil pick-up ring
• two spacer sleeves with labyrinth flange of The seal kits for bearings to be mounted • an oil level gauge
different designs; this is necessary because on an adapter sleeve and smooth shaft are • a magnetic plug
one sleeve must fit with the oil pick-up ring identified by the prefix TSO followed by the • mounting instructions.
• two non-rotating seal rings with appropri- size identification 5(00), e.g. TSO 518.
ate O-rings The seal kits for end mounting are identified
• an oil pick-up ring by the prefix TSO followed by the size identifi-
cation, and an additional suffix A, e.g.
Table 2 Fig. 7 TSO 518 A.
Position and size of holes for dowels

J6

N4
Fig. 8

Housing Dimensions
Size J6 N4
max

– mm

217-517 290 6
218-518 320 8
220-520 350 8

222-522 370 8
224-524 370 8
226-526 390 8
Fig. 9
228-528 430 8
230-530 460 12
232-532 480 12

234-534 – –
236-536 – –
238-538 – –

240-540 630 20
244-544 – –
248-548 – –

For SONL 234-534 to SNL 248-548, inclusive,

please consult SKF

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Lubrication

SONL plummer block housings are designed Magnetic plugs up from the bottom of the reservoir to a col-
for oil lubrication. They can be used for oil A magnetic plug is supplied together with lecting trough. The oil then flows through
lubrication with a pick-up ring or for circulat- each seal kit to attract metallic contaminants the bearing and back into the oil reservoir.
ing oil lubrication. The appropriate oil should in the oil. This will extend the service life of The housing should be filled with the recom-
be selected to match the operating conditions. the bearing in the housing. The plug can be mended oil quantity stated in table 1. Mark-
In all cases, it should have good oxidation sta- inserted in one of the oil outlet holes in the ings on the inside of the housing base and
bility as well as rust inhibiting properties and housing base. on the oil level gauge indicate the correct oil
an anti-foam additive. The viscosity of the oil level. To avoid leakage, it is important to not
should be selected based primarily on the exceed the recommended oil level. The oil
operating temperature of the application. Oils Oil lubrication with pick-up ring enables a wide range between
with higher viscosity should be chosen when
heat dissipation conditions are unfavourable
a pick-up ring maximum and minimum oil levels. This 
re­sults in a correspondingly long period
or the load ratio Fa/Fr exceeds the limiting SONL plummer block housings are specially between refills or oil changes.
value. Relevant information can be found designed as to use an oil pick-up ring to Note. The oil level visible on the oil level
enhance oil flow († fig. 1). The ring hangs gauge applies to standstill and may drop
• in the SKF General Catalogue loosely from a shaft spacer sleeve with the during operation. Consider that the oil level
• in the ”SKF Interactive Engineering labyrinth flange on one side of the bearing may variate more during start up.
Catalogue” online at [Link] and dips deep into the oil reservoir in the bot- A pick-up ring provides a uniform and opti-
• with the aid of the “SKF LubeSelect” tom half of the housing. Then, as the shaft mum supply of oil to the bearing. Enough oil
program. rotates, the ring follows, bringing with it oil is supplied to the bearing to provide reliable

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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lubrication, and a sufficient amount of oil Oil cooling cartridges
remains in the collecting trough and in the In applications using oil pick-up ring lubrica-
bearing bottom, to provide lubrication after tion, where there is the possibility of an
common machine downtimes. increase in temperature, appropriate cooling
Before start up after a downtime, the oil cartridges should be used († table 2). They
level shall be checked. If needed it should also are available in different sizes. One or two of
be filled up to the maximum level, indicated them can be installed via the oil outlet holes in B
on the oil level gauge. one housing base († fig. 2). Detailed mount-
ing instructions can be found on page 24.
Oil cooling cartridges are identified by
Oil quantity and oil level check the basic designation AVA-0001 followed
An oil level gauge is supplied together with by a size identification, e.g. AVA-0001/3.
the seal kit and must be screwed into one
of two tapped holes in the housing base
positioned apart from the oil-pick-up ring
(† fig. 1). Minimum and maximum oil levels
are marked on the gauge. Required oil quan-
tities are provided in table 1. Information
about the space required by the oil level
gauge is listed in table 3 on page 16 as well
as in the product tables.
If oil is added to the housing during opera-
tion, keep the level 5 mm below the maxi-
mum mark.

Oil outlet
Tapped holes in the housing base that are not
used for the oil level gauge, the magnetic plug
or cooling cartridges can be used as oil outlets.

Table 1 Table 2
1)
Oil levels and oil quantities

Housing Minimum oil fill Maximum oil fill

Size Oil Oil Oil Oil
level quantity level quantity

– mm litre mm litre

217-517 48 0,3 63 0,4

218-518 48 0,3 68 0,5
220-520 53 0,4 70 0,6

222-522 53 0,6 77 0,9

224-524 63 0,9 80 1,3
226-526 63 0,9 85 1,4
Oil cooling cartridges
228-528 63 1,0 85 1,5 Cooling cartridge Appropriate housings
230-530 63 1,0 90 1,7 designation
232-532 68 1,3 95 2,0

234-534 80 2,5 105 3,5 AVA-0001/1 SONL 217-517 and SONL 218-518
236-536 85 – 115 – AVA-0001/2 SONL 220-520 and SONL 222-522
238-538 88 – 120 – AVA-0001/3 SONL 224-524 to SONL 232-532

240-540 88 3,0 125 4,5 AVA-0001/4 SONL 234-534 to SONL 240-540

244-544 – – – – SONL 244-544 to SONL 248-548,
248-548 – – – – contact SKF for correct oil cooling cartridge
1)
For missing data, please consult the SKF application engineering service

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Circulating oil lubrication Fig. 3

Circulating oil lubrication is typically used in

applications where there are high speeds,
high ambient temperatures and heavy loads
(† fig. 3). A circulating oil lubrication system
enables the oil to be continuously filtered
and/or cooled. This significantly increases the
service life of the oil and of the bearing, and
minimizes the need for frequent oil changes.
Normally a pump produces the oil circulation.
When using a circulating oil lubrication sys-
tem together with SONL housings, the oil pick-
up ring and oil level gauge are not needed.
One oil inlet hole and four outlet holes on
the housing are used for the oil circulation
(† fig. 4). For spherical roller bearings, the
inlet hole in the middle of the housing cap is
used to lubricate the spherical roller bearing
via the annular groove and through the three
lubrication holes in the outer ring. The offset
hole is used to lubricate CARB bearings that
cannot be lubricated via the outer ring.
SONL .. RA design housings should be used
for CARB bearings or other bearings that re­
quire inlet oil from the side. This is because Fig. 4
CARB bearings require a larger volume of oil
and a higher level of oil within the housing
than spherical roller bearings when a circulat-
ing oil lubrication system is applied. SONL .. RA
housings have four additional tapped holes in
the base that are positioned above the four
standard holes († fig. 5).
All relevant abutment dimensions that are
needed to connect a circulating oil lubrication
system to SONL housings are provided in
table 3.

Fig. 5

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 Table 3

Abutment dimensions for circulating oil lubrication systems and oil lubrication with pick-up ring

P1

PG
B

R3

R4
R2
RG
R1

P2
O1
O2

O3

Housing Dimensions1)
Size PG P1 P2 RG R1 R2 R3 R4 O1 O2 O3

– mm

217-517 G 3/8 47,5 40 G 3/4 118 22 114 59 97 138 30

218-518 G 3/8 50 41 G 3/4 128 22 120 63 97 142 30
220-520 G 3/8 50 47 G 3/4 144 22 140 67 97 150 30

222-522 G 3/8 55 53 G 3/4 162 23 162 72 98 163 30

224-524 G 3/8 55 65 G 3/4 178 25 178 75 100 179 30
226-526 G 3/8 60 69 G 3/4 192 25 192 81 120 184 30

228-528 G 3/8 65 72 G 3/4 200 26 200 79 121 187 30

230-530 G 3/8 65 73 G 3/4 220 26 200 82 121 187 30
232-532 G 3/8 65 78 G 3/4 252 26 – – 121 196 30

234-534 G 3/4 85 88 G 1 1/2 268 41 – – 136 215 30

236-536 – – – – – – – – – – –
238-538 – – – – – – – – – – –

240-540 G 3/4 85 100 G 1 1/2 320 41 – – 166 229 30

244-544 – – – – – – – – – – –
248-548 – – – – – – – – – – –

1)
For missing dimensions, please consult the SKF application engineering service

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Maintenance and condition
monitoring
Lubrication
recommendation
Before starting up a bearing arrangement with
an SONL housing and oil pick-up ring lubrica-
tion for the first time, make sure that the oil
collection trough and the bottom of the bearing
are filled with oil. This will prevent the bearing
from running “dry” until the pick-up ring can
supply an adequate amount of lubricant.
Even if the housing is carefully cleaned and
painted inside, there is a risk that impurities
will remain. Therefore, SKF recommends
changing the oil after an initial trial running
period of a few hours. Subsequent oil changes
can then be made at convenient intervals but
should be performed at least once a year. The
bearings must be at a standstill when the oil
is changed.
If, during the trial run, no oil leaks from the
housing, a monthly check of the oil level as
well as of the complete bearing arrangement
should be adequate.

Inspections of bearing arrangements, complete machines Measuring temperatures

and plants. Unusually high temperatures or a sudden rise
Although SONL bearing arrangements are Because not all machines are monitored in temperature without any change in the
machine elements and are designed for long using modern equipment, it is important for operating conditions are sure signs that
service life, they should be checked regularly. maintenance engineers to be familiar with the something is wrong. The temperature at the
The frequency of inspection will depend on “alarm signals” if a bearing problem occurs. bearing position can be measured using an
the operating conditions. These signals can be detected by listening to SKF digital thermometer.
During operation, the oil level may drop bearing noise, measuring temperatures, or
below the minimum level. If that should hap- visually inspecting the bearing.
pen, and oil needs to be added while the Visual inspection
machine is running, keep the oil level at least A visual inspection can be done to check the
5 mm below the maximum oil level on the Listening to bearing noise condition of the seals, plugs, housing joints
indicator or overfilling will result. A common method of monitoring bearing and lubricant (via the oil level gauge). If circu-
Condition monitoring is increasingly impor- arrangements is to listen to the running noise lating oil lubrication is employed, it will be
tant for preventive maintenance. With SKF of the bearing. This may be achieved using an necessary to check that sufficient oil is avail-
monitoring equipment, bearing damage can SKF electronic stethoscope, which can identify able in the system and that the proper quan-
be detected at an early stage so that the bear- and locate the source of an unusual noise. tity is actually supplied.
ing can be replaced during a planned main- The different rolling bearing types generate
tenance interval. This is particularly important their specific inherent vibration/sound in
for critical machines where unplanned down- operation. This has to taken into consideration
time can be very costly. when analysing the result.
SKF offers a wide range of equipment and
associated software for condition monitoring

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Condition monitoring Condition monitoring Condition monitoring with a
with permanently installed portable data collector and analyzer
Condition monitoring is recommended for monitoring systems SKF offers a range of portable condition mon-
bearing arrangements with SONL housings, The SKF Multilog® Condition Monitoring Unit itoring hardware designed for the user who
particularly if they are used on machines that (CMU) enables round-the-clock data acqui- wishes to assess and report on temperature,
have an impact on the operational reliability sition from plant machinery in any industrial oil condition, speed, bearing condition, shaft
of the entire installation. SONL housings are or process environment. The Multilog CMU alignment, noise, vibration and more. If a B
provided with appropriate points for accelero­ collects and evaluates vibration and process measurement point is difficult to access, per-
meters. These measurement points are per- machinery data from permanently installed manently installed sensors can be used.
pendicular to the shaft and correspond to sensors, then automatically captures alarms These can be connected by cable to a connec-
ISO 10816-1:1995. as they occur. tion box accessible to the data collector.
SKF has extensive monitoring experience SKF’s Machine Condition Transmitters
and knowledge of the dynamic behaviour of (MCT) deliver added value to essential pro-
machines, machine components and bearings duction equipment by providing vital informa- SKF condition monitoring products
where damage develops. This enables SKF to tion on bearing performance that helps maxi- As a leading supplier of condition monitoring
recommend two powerful signal-processing mize potential machine utilization. Highly products, SKF offers a complete range of con-
techniques, which can be used for condition cost-effective, using MCTs mean potential dition monitoring equipment to measure all
monitoring. problems can be spotted before they deterio- important parameters. A brief information can
rate so maintenance and repair schedules can be found in the chapter “Other related SKF
be forecast and production arrangements can products” on page 45.
Vibration velocity continued as planned.
The RMS (root mean square) of the velocity Each stand-alone monitoring device may
of vibrations in the frequency range 10 Hz to be permanently mounted onto a machine
1 kHz can be successfully used to measure providing low-cost continuous monitoring of
phenomena such as imbalance, misalign- specific machine, gear and bearing perfor-
ment, resonance, etc. High levels of velocity mance parameters in pumps, fans, motors
vibration can be generated by poor machine and other general-purpose machinery.
conditions such as improper clearances,
imbalance, misalignment, weak foundations,
bent rotors, out-of-round, belt problems or
damaged fan blades. The ISO Standard
10816-1:1995 contains recommendations
for reference values for the RMS velocity
values measured on different classes of
machines and machine parts. Vibration veloc-
ity provides minimal information on defects
in rolling element bearings or gear mesh prob-
lems. These types of defects can be easily de­
tected by enveloped acceleration in the higher
frequency ranges.

Position 1
Enveloped acceleration Drilled hole M8 with
Enveloped acceleration can easily recognize machined area,
bearing defects by measuring and analyzing diameter 30 mm,
a signal of the higher frequencies. This signal perpendicular to
is generated by the impact signals typical of shaft and corre-
rolling bearing defects and gear teeth prob- sponding to ISO
lems. The technique has proven to be ex­ 10816-1:1995
tremely reliable in the detection of developing
bearing damage.

Position 2
Sensor position for
axial measurement

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Mounting

SONL housings equipped with SKF bearings, displacement is to be measured. To achieve SKF has determined values of the requisite
are robust and operationally reliable solutions. this, the following mounting tools († fig. 1) oil pressure and the axial displacement for the
However, if they are to achieve maximum should be used individual bearings. These values apply to
service life, they must be installed properly. bearing arrangements († fig. 3) with
Incorrect procedures or unsuitable tools can • an SKF HMV .. E hydraulic nut (a)
negatively impact service life. • a hydraulic pump (b) • one sliding interface (a) and (b) or
When installing a housing, it is important to • a pressure gauge (c), appropriate • two sliding interfaces (c).
remember that the housings are internally to the mounting conditions
asymmetrical. • a dial gauge (d). Detailed mounting instructions, mounting
Vertical markings on the housing base indi- tools, and the SKF Drive-up Method can be
cate the location of the axial centre of the Using the SKF Drive-up Method, the bearing found in catalogue “SKF Maintenance and
bearing seating. is pushed up its seating to a defined starting Lubrication Products” or in the handbook
position († fig. 2) using a given oil pressure ”SKF Drive-up Method.” Both are available
(corresponding to a given drive-up force) in online at [Link].
Mounting the bearing the hydraulic nut. In this way, part of the
on an adapter sleeve desired reduction in radial internal clearance
is achieved. The oil pressure is monitored
Mounting a bearing on an adapter sleeve by the pressure gauge. The bearing is then
requires considerable force. That is why the driven up from the defined starting position
SKF Drive-up Method should be employed. through a given distance to its final position.
This mounting method provides a very reli- The axial displacement is accurately deter-
able and easy way to determine the starting mined using the dial gauge mounted on the
position for a bearing, from which the axial hydraulic nut.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

“zero” position
starting position
E final position
TT a
B

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Mounting the bearing Fig. 4

on a cylindrical seating
Bearings with a cylindrical bore are mounted
with an interference fit on the shaft. Recom-
mendations are provided in the section “Shaft
tolerances” on page 14. These recommenda- B
tions apply to spherical roller bearings as well
as to CARB bearings. The seating surface
should be lightly oiled with thin oil before
mounting.
It is generally not possible to mount larger
bearings in the cold state, as the force re­
quired to mount a bearing increases consid-
erably as the bearing size increases. For this
reason, the bearings are heated prior to
mounting.
The requisite difference in temperature be­
tween the bearing ring and shaft or housing
depends on the degree of interference and
the diameter of the bearing seating. Bearings
should not be heated to more than 125 °C.
Otherwise, dimensional changes caused by
alterations in the structure of the bearing
material may occur.
When heating bearings, local overheating
must be avoided. To heat bearings evenly,
SKF electric induction heaters († fig. 4) are
recommended. Detailed information on SKF
heaters can be found in the catalogue “SKF
Maintenance and Lubrication Products” or
online at [Link].
To handle heated bearings in a safe manner
heat and oil resistant gloves should be worn.
If a heavier hot bearing is to be mounted,
a lifting tackle should be used († fig. 5). A Fig. 5
spring between the hook of the lifting tackle
and the belt facilitates positioning the bearing
when it is to be pushed onto a shaft. The bear­
ing has to be held in position until a tight fit is
obtained.

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Mounting SONL plummer 5. Slide the inner spacer sleeve with the 11. Carefully align the housing base. Vertical
block housings labyrinth flange (a) together with the seal
ring (b) and O-ring (c) on the shaft and
markings at the middle of the housing
base end faces can facilitate this. Then
Before beginning an installation, read the place the oil pick-up ring (d) in position on lightly tighten the attachment bolts.
following instructions carefully. the spacer sleeve with the labyrinth
flange. 12. When circulating oil lubrication is used,
1. Make sure that the work area is clean. connect the oil outlet pipes to the housing
Check the dimensional and form accuracy Note base.
of the shaft seating. For bearings mount- In case of circulating oil lubrication, do not
ed on adapter sleeves seatings machined mount the oil pick-up ring (d). Note
to tolerance h9, having a cylindricity toler- Make sure that the outlet pipe(s) can
ance to IT5/2 and a surface roughness 6. Mount the bearing on the shaft – either drain properly or the housing may
Ra ` 3,2 mm, will be satisfactory. For directly on the shaft or using an adapter become overfilled.
bearings mounted on cylindrical seatings sleeve.
follow the guidelines in the General 13. When oil pick-up ring lubrication is used,
Catalouge. The inner spacer sleeve with 7. Slide the outer spacer sleeve with the fill the housing to the indicated maximum
the labyrinth flange for the inner side of labyrinth flange (a) onto the shaft and level according to the table. The oil level
the bearing arrangement (the spacer place the seal ring (b) inclusive of the O- gauge and cast markings inside the hous-
sleeve that carries the oil pick-up ring) ring (c) in position on the spacer sleeve. ing base indicate the maximum level.
has tolerance F7 and fits normally used If the housing is at the end of the shaft,
tolerance for the bearing seating. The omit the second seal and insert the end Note
outer spacer sleeve with labyrinth flange cover together with the two O-rings in the Oil level may drop during operation.
has tolerance H7. Regarding the shaft housing base. Do not overfill the housing or leaks may
tolerances, please follow the guidelines result.
provided in the section “Shaft tolerances” 8. Arrange the seals against the bearing.
on page 14. For arrangements with the bearing on 14. Cover the mating surfaces of the housing
an adapter sleeve, tighten the grub (set) with an oil-resistant sealant.
2. Check that the roughness of the support screw in the sleeve with the labyrinth
surface is Ra ` 12,5 mm. The flatness flange. The recommended tightening 15. Place the housing cap over the base and
(planicity) tolerance should be to IT7. torque is 8 Nm up to and including size tighten the cap bolts (to join the cap and
26, 18 Nm for size 28-32 and 35 Nm for base) according to the torque values speci­
3. Determine the position of the bearing or size 34-48. fied in the table 2, on page 28. Place the
sleeve on the shaft. housing cap on the base carefully to pre-
9. Place the shaft with the bearing and seal vent damage to the O-rings.
4. Position the housing base on the support assemblies into position in the housing
surface. The side with the oil-collecting base. Note
trough at the bearing seating must be The cap and base of one housing are not
placed to the inner side of the bearing Note interchangeable with those of other hous-
arrangement. Fit the attachment bolts, The oil pick-up ring must be placed on ings. Check the cap and the base to make
but do not tighten them. the side of the bearing seat, with the wid- sure that they bear the same identifica-
When oil pick-up ring lubrication is est reservoir i.e. the inner side of the tion.
used, install the oil level gauge on the bearing arrangement.
housing base. Whenever possible, install 16. When circulating oil lubrication is used,
the oil level gauge on the side opposite 10. For locating bearing arrangements and connect the oil inlet pipes to the housing
the oil pick-up ring so that the reading is bearing arrangements with CARB bear- cap.
not affected by the eddies caused by the ings place the locating rings on each side
ring. of the bearing 17. Check alignment and fully tighten the
If an oil-cooling cartridge is used, attachment bolts in the housing base
install it now († ”Installing the oil cooling Note according to the torque values specified
cartridge” on page 26). Position the locating rings so that they are in the table 1 on page 14.
in full contact with the bearing seating in
Note the housing base, and with their openings
To avoid oil leakage, apply an oil resistant orientated upwards.
sealant on the threads of all attached
components (for example, on the oil level Do not install locating rings at the non-
gauge or oil pipes). locating position if it contains a spherical
roller bearing!

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5 6

a
b
c B
d

7 9 10

c
11
b
a

15

13

17

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Installing oil cooling
cartridges
1
Before installing a cooling cartridge, read
these instructions carefully.

1. The box should contain four parts

a pipe with a closed end (a) c d

a T-connector (b)
a long pipe (c) a
a short pipe (d) b 2

The pipes (c) and (d) are used as connec-

tions for the cooling water and have an out-
er diameter of 10 mm.

2. Remove a plug from the housing base.

3. Insert the pipe with the closed end and

tighten the nut.

Note: To avoid oil leaks, use an oil-resistant

sealant on the pipe threads.

4. Attach the T-connector to the end of the 3

4
pipe and tighten the nut. The T-connector
can only be fitted one way.

5. Insert the long pipe with the chamfered end

first through the T-connector into the pipe
with the closed end until it reaches the bot-
tom. Tighten the second nut on the T-con-
nector.

6. Insert the short pipe into the T-connector

and tighten the nut.

7. Finally, connect the cooling water inlet and

outlet to the two pipes.

5 6

0
)0
)
0

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M U ) )
B 0

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Housing data – general

Dimensions Axial bearing displacement these values and a safety factor selected with
respect to the operating conditions. In general C
The boundary dimensions of SONL plummer SONL plummer block housings are able to engineering, a safety factor of 6 is often used.
block housings are dictated by practical appli- accommodate thermal elongations of the It is important for the load carrying ability
cation requirements and do not adhere to any shaft between the bearing outer ring and the of the housing that the bolts joining the cap to
international or national standard. These seating, within certain limits. Guideline values the base are properly tightened to the recom-
housings are dimensionally interchangeable for the permissible axial displacement from mended tightening torque provided in table 2
with the SOFN housings they replace. the normal position of the bearing can be on page 28. If load angles are between 55°
obtained from the designation of the appro- and 120° or there are axial loads, or if the
priate locating ring. The locating ring identi- load acting parallel to the base plate (support
Tolerances fied by the prefix FRB and followed by the surface) exceeds 5 % of P180°, the housing
width and outside diameter in millimetres is should be doweled to the support, or a stop
The tolerance limit for the centre height H1 listed in the product tables together with the should be provided in the direction of the load.
of the shaft above the support surface is to bearing. This means that a housing with
js11. The bearing seatings in the housings FRB 5/150 locating rings can accommodate
are machined to tolerances that enable: axial displacements up to ? 5 mm from the Load carrying ability
normal position. of the cap bolts
• Axial displacement between the bearing In the case of CARB bearings, where axial SONL plummer block housings are supplied
outer ring and the seating in the non- displacement takes place within the bearing, with cap bolts (to join cap and base) to
locating bearing position. values for the permissible axial displacement strength class 8.8 as standard. The guideline
• Maximum bearing service life for SKF can be estimated according to the guidelines values for the yield point Q for the cap bolts
Explorer bearings. listed are provided in table 2 on page 28 for various
load directions. Corresponding maximum
• in the SKF General Catalogue radial loads F are also provided. Cap bolt tor-
Materials • in the SKF Interactive Engineering ques are general guidelines, based on manu-
Catalogue online at [Link]. facturing requirements and normal mounting
SONL plummer block housings are as stand- practice, where external loads act into the
ard made of grey cast iron. For applications However, the axial displacement should never pillow block base. For external stationary and/
that require extra strength and resistance to exceed the width of the locating ring. or rotating load situations, consult SKF.
shock loads, SKF can provide housings made
of spheroidal graphite iron.
Load carrying ability
Corrosion protection SONL plummer block housings are intended
for loads acting vertically towards the base
SONL plummer block housings are painted in plate (support). If loads acting in other direc-
accordance with ISO 12944-2:1998, environ- tions occur, check that the magnitude of the
mental Class C2, black colour RAL 9005. An load is permissible for the housing, for the
environmentally friendly, solvent-free rust bolts joining the housing cap to the base, and
inhibitor protects the unpainted surfaces. for the attachment bolts.
Before machining, the housing is painted
inside with a light-grey oil resistant paint.
Housings can be painted with other colours Load carrying ability of the housing
or to other environmental specifications upon Guideline values for the breaking load P of the
request. The colour is resistant to normally housing for various load directions are pro-
used low-alcalic detergents. Follow the rec- vided in table 1 on page 28. The permissible
ommendations from the detergent supplier. load for the housing can be calculated using

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 Table 1

Breaking loads of SONL housings

Housing Breaking loads of SONL housings

Size P55° P90° P120° P150° P180° Pa P55°
– kN P55° P55° P90° P90°

217-517 690 260 190 180 230 90

218-518 900 350 250 230 300 120
220-520 1 080 450 300 280 360 140

222-522 1 260 500 350 320 420 P55°170 P55° P90° P90° P120° P120°
224-524 2 100 780 580
P 540 700 280 P90° P120°
226-526 2 550 980 700 55° 650 850 340 P150°
P150° P150° P180° P180°
228-528 2 550 1 020 700 650 850 340
230-530 3 000 1 230 830 770 1 000 400
232-532 3 000 1 230 830 770 1 000 400

234-534 3 360 1 330 940 860 1 120 450

236-536 3 750 1 530 1 040 960 1 250 500
238-538 3 750 1 530 1 040 960 1 250 P150°500 P150° P180° P180° Pa Pa

240-540 4 950 2 000 P150°

1 380 1 270 1 650 660 P180° Pa
244-544 6 350 2 550 1 750 1 600 2 100 840
248-548 6 350 2 550 1 750 1 600 2 100 840

Table 2

Load carrying ability of cap bolts

Housing Cap bolts Yield point Maximum load Recommended

Size Designation for 4 cap bolts for 4 cap bolts tightening torque
to ISO 4014 Q120° Q150° Q180° F120° F150° F180° for cap bolts

– – kN kN Nm Q120° Q120° Q150° Q150°

F120° F120° F150° F150°
217-517 M 10¥75 300 170 150 100 60 50 50
218-518 M 12¥80 440 250 220 160 90 80 80
220-520 M 12¥90 440 250 220 160 90 80 80

222-522 M 12¥90 440 250 220 160 90 80 80

224-524 M 16¥120 800 460 400 340 200 170 150
226-526 M 16¥120 800 460 400 340 200 170 150
Q120° Q150° Q180°
228-528 M 20¥130 1 250 720 F120°
620 520 300 260 F150°
200 F180°
230-530 M 20¥140 1 250 720 620 520 300 260 200
232-532 M 20¥140 1 250 720 620 520 300 260 200

234-534 M 24 1 800 1 040 900 760 440 380 350

236-536 M 24 1 800 1 040 900 760 440 380 350
238-538 M 24 1 800 1 040 900 760 440 380 350

240-540 M 24¥180 1 800 1 040 900 760 440 380 350

244-544 M 30 2 860 1 650 1 430 1 260 720 620 400
248-548 M 30 2 860 1 650 1 430 1 260 720 620 400

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Designations Designation system for SONL housings and accessories

The designations used to identify SONL hous-

Examples SONL 220–520
ings and their appropriate accessories are
explained in the following chart. These desig- SONL 218–518 RA
nations consist of two main parts: TSO 232
TSO 232 A
• A prefix, identifying the design of the hous-
ing or accessory, respectively. ECO 224–524
• Figures identifying the size, and may be AVA 0001 /2
followed by a supplementary designation
Identification of product design
needed to identify a feature, which differs C
from the standard design. SONL Plummer block housing of grey cast iron
for oil pick-up ring lubrication or circulating oil lubrication
TSO Seal kit for through shaft, consisting of
− 2 spacer sleeves to be mounted on the shaft
How to order

− 2 stationary seal rings to be mounted in the housing
and rubber O-rings
− 1 oil pick-up ring
Individual orders must be placed for the hous- − 1 oil level gauge
ing, the seal kit, and locating rings, if required. − 1 magnetic plug
− 1 mounting instruction
The appropriate ordering designations are pro- TSO .. A Seal kit for end mounting, consisting of
vided in the product tables. – 1 spacer sleeve to be mounted on the shaft
– 1 stationary seal ring to be mounted in the housing
and a rubber O-ring
Example – 1 ECO end cover and 2 rubber O-rings
A bearing arrangement consisting of two SKF – 1 oil pick-up oil ring
– 1 oil level gauge
Explorer spherical roller bearings 22224 EK – 1 magnetic plug
on adapter sleeves must be housed and the – 1 mounting instruction
lubricating oil needs to be cooled. The bearing AVA Oil cooling cartridge
ECO End cover of grey cast iron together with two rubber O-rings
in the non-locating position is at the end of for housing for end mounting
the shaft. The bearing in the locating position
holds the through-shaft. The following is a list Identification of size
of all items to be ordered Plummer block housing
217-517 Housing for bearings in the Dimension Series 22 of size 17
to
• 2 plummer block housings SONL 224-524 248-548 Housing for bearings in the Dimension Series 22 of size 48
• 1 seal kit TSO 524
• 1 seal kit TSO 524 A Seal kit
2(00) Seal kit for housing of same size and bearing arrangement type
• 2 locating rings FRB 12/215 “Bearing on stepped or smooth shaft and cylindrical seating”
• 2 or 4 oil cooling cartridges AVA 0001/3 5(00) Seal kit for housing of same size and bearing arrangement type
“Bearing on adapter sleeve and smooth shaft”
and End cover
2(00)-5(00) End cover for housing of same size
• 2 SKF Explorer spherical roller bearings
Oil cooling cartridge
22224 EK 0001 Basic size to fit G 3/4 to G 1 1/2 oil outlets
• 2 adapter sleeves H 3124
Identification of variants and other features

RA Housing with 8 tapped holes in the base for applications with circulating
oil lubrication from one bearing side
VZ643 Sealing kit for bearing arrangement: “Bearings on a smooth shaft and
a cylindrical seating”
/1 Oil cooling cartridge, fit G 3/4 oil outlets
/2 Oil cooling cartridge, fit G 3/4 oil outlets
/3 Oil cooling cartridge, fit G 3/4 oil outlets
/4 Oil cooling cartridge, fit G 1 1/2 oil outlets
K7 Housing with bearing seating diameter tolerance K7

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SONL plummer block housings for bearings on an adapter sleeve
da 75 – 150 mm

Ca
s2 ba

da B1
Da H H0 d1
s

H1

A AB
AA A2

Housing for end mounting Housing for through shaft

Shaft Plummer block housing

Dimensions Mass Designations
Housing Seal kit for Seal kit
da A A1 A2 AA AB d1 B1 H H0 H1 H2 J J1 L N N1 s G through for end
shaft mounting

mm mm kg –

75 163 110 138 172 180 96 72 230 283 125 35 260 60 330 28 22 90 20 26 SONL 217-517 TSO 517 TSO 517 A

80 170 120 142 180 190 100 75 245 298 135 45 290 70 360 28 22 95 20 33 SONL 218-518 TSO 518 TSO 518 A

90 186 130 150 196 206 112 80 270 323 145 50 320 75 400 32 26 103 24 42 SONL 220-520 TSO 520 TSO 520 A

100 213 145 163 221 229 120 88 290 343 160 50 347 75 420 32 26 114,5 24 53 SONL 222-522 TSO 522 TSO 522 A

110 245 170 179 261 276 135 109 315 386 170 55 347 90 420 32 26 138 24 72 SONL 224-524 TSO 524 TSO 524 A

115 255 180 184 263 270 145 103 335 406 180 60 377 100 450 35 28 135 24 87 SONL 226-526 TSO 526 TSO 526 A

125 260 190 187 270 280 160 106 355 426 190 65 415 100 500 42 35 140 30 102 SONL 228-528 TSO 528 TSO 528 A

135 260 190 187 270 280 170 103,5 375 446 200 65 450 115 540 42 35 140 30 115 SONL 230-530 TSO 530 TSO 530 A

140 278 205 196 297 316 178 118 406 477 215 65 470 120 560 42 35 158 30 141 SONL 232-532 TSO 532 TSO 532 A

150 310 230 215 330 350 195 132 440 530 235 70 515 130 610 42 35 175 30 190 SONL 234-534 TSO 534 TSO 534 A

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Shaft Dimensions Bearing Oil Appropriate SKF bearings and associated components Eye bolt
seating quantity Spherical roller bearing Adapter sleeve Locating ring Spare part to
Self-aligning ball bearing 2 per housing End cover DIN 580
da b a s 2 Ca Da CARB toroidal roller bearing
max

mm mm mm litre – –

75 40 19 46 150 0,4 22217 EK H 317 FRB 5/150 ECO 217-517 M 10

2217 K H 317 FRB 5/150
C 2217 K H 317 E FRB 5/150

80 42 19 50 160 0,5 22218 EK H 318 FRB 5/160 ECO 218-518 M 12

2218 K H 318 FRB 5/160
C 2218 K H 318 E FRB 5/160

90 47 25 60 180 0,6 22220 EK H 320 FRB 7/180 ECO 220-520 M 12

2220 K H 320 FRB 7/180
C 2220 K H 320 E FRB 7/180

100 52,5 32,5 71 200 0,9 22222 EK H 322 FRB 9/200 ECO 222-522 M 12
2222 K H 322 FRB 9/200
C 2222 K H 322 E FRB 9/200

110 56 47 82 215 1,3 22224 EK H 3124 FRB 12/215 ECO 224-524 M 16

C 2224 K1) H 3124 L FRB 12/215

115 60 43 86 230 1,4 22226 EK H 3126 FRB 11/230 ECO 226-526 M 16

C 2226 K H 3126 L FRB 11/230

125 63 42 90 250 1,5 22228 CCK/W33 H 3128 FRB 11/250 ECO 228-528 M 20
C 2228 K H 3128 L FRB 11/250

135 67,5 37,5 93 270 1,7 22230 CCK/W33 H 3130 FRB 10/270 ECO 230-530 M 20
C 2230 K H 3130 L FRB 10/270

140 73 42 104 290 2,0 22232 CCK/W33 H 3132 FRB 12/290 ECO 232-532 M 20
C 2232 K1) H 3132 L FRB 12/290

150 77 54 106 310 2,5 22234 CCK/W33 H 3134 FRB 14/310 ECO 234-534 M 24
C 2234 K H 3134 L FRB 14/310

1)
Please check availability of the bearing before incorporating it in a bearing arrangement design

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SONL plummer block housings for bearings on an adapter sleeve
da 160 – 220 mm

Ca
s2 ba

da B1
Da H H0 d1
s

H1

A AB
AA A2

Housing for end mounting Housing for through shaft

Shaft Plummer block housing

Dimensions Mass Designations
Housing Seal kit for Seal kit
da A A1 A2 AA AB d1 B1 H H0 H1 H2 J J1 L N N1 s G through for end
shaft mounting

mm mm kg –

160 – 240 – – 360 – – 455 – 245 – 545 150 650 – – 180 30 – SONL 236-536 TSO 536 TSO 536 A

170 – 250 – – 370 – – 480 – 260 – 590 150 720 – – 185 36 – SONL 238-538 TSO 538 TSO 538 A

180 338 260 229 358 378 227 140 510 600 275 85 600 160 730 50 42 189 36 273 SONL 240-540 TSO 540 TSO 540 A

200 – 280 – – 404 – – 565 – 305 – 670 180 820 – – 202 36 – SONL 244-544 TSO 544 TSO 544 A

220 – 290 – – 420 – – 625 – 340 – 740 190 900 – – 210 36 – SONL 248-548 TSO 548 TSO 548 A

For missing dimensions and availability, please consult SKF

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Shaft Dimensions Bearing Oil Appropriate SKF bearings and associated components Eye bolt
seating quantity Spherical roller bearing Adapter sleeve Locating ring Spare part to
CARB toroidal roller bearing 2 per housing End cover DIN 580
da b a s 2 Ca Da
max

mm mm mm litre – –

160 78 – 106 320 – 22236 CCK/W33 H 3136 FRB 10/320 ECO 236-536 M 24
C 2236 K1) H 3136 L FRB 10/320

170 82 – 112 340 – 22238 CCK/W33 H 3138 FRB 10/340 ECO 238-538 M 24
C 2238 K H 3138 FRB 10/340

180 86 51 122 360 4,5 22240 CCK/W33 H 3140 FRB 14/360 ECO 240-540 M 24
C 2240 K1) H 3140 FRB 14/360

200 95 – 128 400 – 22244 CCK/W33 OH 3144 H FRB 10/400 ECO 244-544 M 24
C 2244 K OH 3144 H FRB 10/400

220 105 – 140 440 – 22248 CCK/W33 OH 3148 H FRB 10/440 ECO 248-548 M 24
C 2248 K1) OH 3148 H FRB 10/440

1)
Please check availability of the bearing before incorporating it in a bearing arrangement design

For missing dimensions and availability, please consult SKF

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SONL plummer block housings for bearings on an adapter sleeve and inch shafts
da 2 15/16 – 5 15/16 in

Ca
s2 ba

da B1
Da H H0 d1
s

H1

A AB
AA A2

Housing for end mounting Housing for through shaft

Shaft Housing Mass Designations

Dimensions Housing Seal kit for Seal kit for
through shaft end mounting
da A A1 A2 AA AB d1 B1 H H0 H1 H2 J J1 L N N1 s G

in/mm mm kg –

2 15/16 163 110 138 172 180 96 72 230 283 125 35 260 60 330 28 22 90 20 26 SONL 217-517 TSO 517/2.15/16 TSO 517/2.15/16 A
74,613

3 3/16 170 120 142 180 190 100 75 245 298 135 45 290 70 360 28 22 95 20 33 SONL 218-518 TSO 518/3.3/16 TSO 518/3.3/16 A
80,963

3 7/16 186 130 150 196 206 112 80 270 323 145 50 320 75 400 32 26 103 24 42 SONL 220-520 TSO 520/3.7/16 TSO 520/3.7/16 A
87,313

3 15/16 213 145 163 221 229 120 88 290 343 160 50 347 75 420 32 26 114,5 24 53 SONL 222-522 TSO 522/3.15/16 TSO 522/3.15/16 A
100,013

4 3/16 245 170 179 261 276 135 109 315 386 170 55 347 90 420 32 26 138 24 72 SONL 224-524 TSO 524/4.3/16 TSO 524/4.3/16 A
106,363

4 7/16 255 180 184 263 270 145 103 335 406 180 60 377 100 450 35 28 135 24 87 SONL 226-526 TSO 526/4.7/16 TSO 526/4.7/16 A
112,713

4 15/16 260 190 187 270 280 160 106 355 426 190 65 415 100 500 42 35 140 30 102 SONL 228-528 TSO 528/4.15/16 TSO 528/4.15/16 A
125,413

5 3/16 260 190 187 270 280 170 103,5 375 446 200 65 450 115 540 42 35 140 30 115 SONL 230-530 TSO 530/5.3/16 TSO 530/5.3/16 A
131,763

5 7/16 278 205 196 297 316 178 118 406 477 215 65 470 120 560 42 35 158 30 141 SONL 232-532 TSO 532/5.7/16 TSO 532/5.7/16 A
138,113

5 15/16 310 230 215 330 350 195 132 440 530 235 70 515 130 610 42 35 175 30 190 SONL 234-534 TSO 534/5.15/16 TSO 534/5.15/16 A
150,813

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seating quantity Spherical roller bearing Adapter sleeve Locating ring Spare part to DIN 580
Self-aligning ball bearing 2 per housing End cover
da ba s 2 Ca Da CARB toroidal roller bearing
max

in/mm mm mm litre – –

2 15/16 40 19 46 150 0,4 22217 EK HA 317 FRB 5/150 ECO 217-517 M 10

74,613 2217 K HA 317 FRB 5/150
C 2217 K HA 317 E FRB 5/150

3 3/16 42 19 50 160 0,5 22218 EK HA 318 FRB 5/160 ECO 218-518 M 12

80,963 2218 K HA 318 FRB 5/160
C 2218 K HA 318 E FRB 5/160

3 7/16 47 25 60 180 0,6 22220 EK HA 320 FRB 7/180 ECO 220-520 M 12

87,313 2220 K HA 320 FRB 7/180
C 2220 K HA 320 E FRB 7/180

3 15/16 52,5 32,5 71 200 0,9 22222 EK H 322 FRB 9/200 ECO 222-522 M 12
100,013 2222 K H 322 FRB 9/200
C 2222 K H 322 E FRB 9/200

4 3/16 56 47 82 215 1,3 22224 EK HA 3124 FRB 12/215 ECO 224-524 M 16

106,363 C 2224 K1) HA 3124 L FRB 12/215

4 7/16 60 43 86 230 1,4 22226 EK HA 3126 FRB 11/230 ECO 226-526 M 16

112,713 C 2226 K HA 3126 L FRB 11/230

4 15/16 63 42 90 250 1,5 22228 CCK/W33 HA 3128 FRB 11/250 ECO 228-528 M 20
125,413 C 2228 K HA 3128 L FRB 11/250

5 3/16 67,5 37,5 93 270 1,7 22230 CCK/W33 HA 3130 FRB 10/270 ECO 230-530 M 20
131,763 C 2230 K HA 3130 L FRB 10/270

5 7/16 73 42 104 290 2,0 22232 CCK/W33 HA 3132 FRB 12/290 ECO 232-532 M 20
138,113 C 2232 K1) HA 3132 L FRB 12/290

5 15/16 77 54 106 310 2,5 22234 CCK/W33 HA 3134 FRB 14/310 ECO 234-534 M 24
150,813 C 2234 K HA 3134 L FRB 14/310

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SONL plummer block housings for bearings on an adapter sleeve and inch shafts
da 6 7/16 – 8 15/16 in

Ca
s2 ba

da B1
Da H H0 d1
s

H1

A AB
AA A2

Housing for end mounting Housing for through shaft

Shaft Housing Mass Designations

Dimensions Housing Seal kit for Seal kit for
through shaft end mounting
da A A1 A2 AA AB d1 B1 H H0 H1 H2 J J1 L N N1 s G

in/mm mm kg –

6 7/16 – 240 – – 360 – – 455 – 245 – 545 150 650 – – 180 30 – SONL 236-536 TSO 536/6.7/16 TSO 536/6.7/16 A
163,513

6 15/16 – 250 – – 370 – – 480 – 260 – 590 150 720 – – 185 36 – SONL 238-538 TSO 538/6.15/16 TSO 538/6.15/16 A
176,213

7 3/16 338 260 229 358 378 227 140 510 600 275 85 600 160 730 50 42 189 36 273 SONL 240-540 TSO 540/7.3/16 TSO 540/7.3/16 A
182,563

7 15/16 – 280 – – 404 – – 565 – 305 – 670 180 820 – – 202 36 – SONL 244-544 TSO 544/7.15/16 TSO 544/7.15/16 A
201,613

8 15/16 – 290 – – 420 – – 625 – 340 – 740 190 900 – – 210 36 – SONL 248-548 TSO 548/8.15/16 TSO 548/8.15/16 A
227,013

For missing dimensions and availability, please consult SKF

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seating quantity Spherical roller bearing Adapter sleeve Locating ring Spare part to DIN 580
CARB toroidal roller bearing 2 per housing End cover
da b a s 2 Ca Da
max

in/mm mm mm litre – –

6 7/16 78 – 106 320 – 22236 CCK/W33 HA 3136 FRB 10/320 ECO 236-536 M 24
163,513 C 2236 K1) HA 3136 L FRB 10/320

6 15/16 82 – 112 340 – 22238 CCK/W33 HA 3138 FRB 10/340 ECO 238-538 M 24
176,213 C 2238 K HA 3138 FRB 10/340

7 3/16 86 51 122 360 3,0 22240 CCK/W33 HA 3140 FRB 14/360 ECO 240-540 M 24
182,563 C 2240 K1) HA 3140 FRB 14/360

7 15/16 95 – 128 400 – 22244 CCK/W33 H 3044/7.15/16 FRB 10/400 ECO 244-544 M 24
201,613 C 2244 K H 3044/7.15/16 FRB 10/400

8 15/16 105 – 140 440 – 22248 CCK/W33 H 3148/8.15/16 FRB 10/440 ECO 248-548 M 24
227,013 C 2248 K1) H 3148/8.15/16 FRB 10/440

1)
Please check availability of the bearing before incorporating it in a bearing arrangement design

For missing dimensions and availability, please consult SKF

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SONL plummer block housings for bearings with a cylindrical bore
da 85 – 170 mm
Ca
s2 ba

Gb
B1 da bc
Da Ga H H0 d1 db dc
s dc

H1

A AB
AA A2
bb

Housing for end mounting Housing for through shaft

Shaft Plummer block housing

Dimensions Mass Designations
Housing Seal kit for Seal kit
da A A1 A2 AA AB d1 B1 H H0 H1 H2 J J1 L N N1 s G through for end
shaft mounting

mm mm kg –

85 163 110 138 172 180 96 72 230 283 125 35 260 60 330 28 22 90 20 26 SONL 217-517 TSO 217 TSO 217 A

90 170 120 142 180 190 100 75 245 298 135 45 290 70 360 28 22 95 20 33 SONL 218-518 TSO 218 TSO 218 A

100 186 130 150 196 206 112 80 270 323 145 50 320 75 400 32 26 103 24 42 SONL 220-520 TSO 220 TSO 220 A

110 213 145 163 221 229 120 88 290 343 160 50 347 75 420 32 26 114,5 24 52 SONL 222-522 TSO 222 TSO 222 A

120 245 170 179 261 276 135 109 315 386 170 55 347 90 420 32 26 138 24 70 SONL 224-524 TSO 224 TSO 224 A

130 255 180 184 263 270 145 103 335 406 180 60 377 100 450 35 28 135 24 84 SONL 226-526 TSO 226 TSO 226 A

140 260 190 187 270 280 160 106 355 426 190 65 415 100 500 42 35 140 30 100 SONL 228-528 TSO 228 TSO 228 A

150 260 190 187 270 280 170 107 375 446 200 65 450 115 540 42 35 140 30 113 SONL 230-530 TSO 230 TSO 230 A

160 278 205 196 297 316 178 118 406 477 215 65 470 120 560 42 35 158 30 136 SONL 232-532 TSO 232 TSO 232 A

170 310 230 215 330 350 195 132 440 530 235 70 515 130 610 42 35 175 30 185 SONL 234-534 TSO 234 TSO 234 A

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Shaft Dimensions Bearing Oil Appropriate SKF bearings and associated components Eye bolt
seating quan- Spherical roller bearing Locating ring Lock Locking Spare part to
tity Self-aligning ball bearing 2 per housing nut washer End cover DIN 580
da db dc bb bc Ga Gb s2 Ca Da CARB toroidal roller bearing
min max

mm mm mm litre – –

85 83 91 130 105 M 85¥2 24 19 46 150 0,4 22217 E FRB 5/150 KM 17 MB 17 ECO 217-517 M 10
2217 FRB 5/150 KM 17 MB 17
C 2217 FRB 5/150 KMFE 17 –

90 88 96 137 112 M 90¥2 24 19 50 160 0,5 22218 E FRB 5/160 KM 18 MB 18 ECO 218-518 M 12
2218 FRB 5/160 KM 18 MB 18
C 2218 FRB 5/160 KMFE 18 –

100 98 106 150 123 M 100¥2 26 25 60 180 0,6 22220 E FRB 7/180 KM 20 MB 20 ECO 220-520 M 12
2220 M FRB 7/180 KM 20 MB 20
C 2220 FRB 7/180 KMFE 20 –

110 108 116 167 138 M 110¥2 28 32,5 71 200 0,9 22222 E FRB 9/200 KM 22 MB 22 ECO 222-522 M 12
2222 M FRB 9/200 KM 22 MB 22
C 2222 FRB 9/200 KMFE 22 –

120 118 126 194 164 M 120¥2 29 47 82 215 1,3 22224 E FRB 12/215 KM 24 MB 24 ECO 224-524 M 16
C 22241) FRB 12/215 KML 24 MBL 24

130 128 138 195 164 M 130¥2 31 43 86 230 1,4 22226 E FRB 11/230 KM 26 MB 26 ECO 226-526 M 16
C 2226 FRB 11/230 KML 26 MBL 26

140 138 148 203 170 M 140¥2 32 42 90 250 1,5 22228 E FRB 11/250 KM 28 MB 28 ECO 228-528 M 20
C 2228 FRB 11/250 KML 28 MBL 28

150 148 158 207,5 173 M 150¥2 34 37,5 93 270 1,7 22230 E FRB 10/270 KM 30 MB 30 ECO 230-530 M 20
C 2230 FRB 10/270 KML 30 MBL 30

160 158 168 231 195 M 160¥3 36 42 104 290 2,0 22232 E FRB 12/290 KM 32 MB 32 ECO 232-532 M 20
C 22321) FRB 12/290 KML 32 MBL 32

170 168 180 252 213 M 170¥3 38 54 106 310 2,5 22234 CC/W33 FRB 14/310 KM 34 MB 34 ECO 234-534 M 24
C 2234 FRB 14/310 KML 34 MBL 34

1)
Please check availability of the bearing before incorporating it in a bearing arrangement design

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SONL plummer block housings for bearings with a cylindrical bore
da 180 – 240 mm
Ca
s2 ba

Gb
B1 da bc
Da Ga H H0 d1 db dc
s dc

H1

A AB
AA A2
bb

Housing for end mounting Housing for through shaft

Shaft Plummer block housing

Dimensions Mass Designations
Housing Seal kit for Seal kit
da A A1 A2 AA AB d1 B1 H H0 H1 H2 J J1 L N N1 s G through for end
shaft mounting

mm mm kg –

180 – 240 – – 360 – – 455 – 245 – 545 150 650 – – 180 30 – SONL 236-536 TSO 236 TSO 236 A

190 – 250 – – 370 – – 480 – 260 – 590 150 720 – – 185 36 – SONL 238-538 TSO 238 TSO 238 A

200 338 260 229 358 378 227 140 510 600 275 85 600 160 730 50 42 189 36 267 SONL 240-540 TSO 240 TSO 240 A

220 – 280 – – 404 – – 565 – 305 – 670 180 820 – – 202 36 – SONL 244-544 TSO 244 TSO 244 A

240 – 290 – – 420 – – 625 – 340 – 740 190 900 – – 210 36 – SONL 248-548 TSO 248 TSO 248 A

For missing dimensions and availability, please consult SKF

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seating quan- Spherical roller bearing Locating ring Lock Locking Spare part to
tity CARB toroidal roller bearing 2 per housing nut washer End cover DIN 580
da db dc bb bc Ga Gb s2 Ca Da
min max

mm mm mm litre – –

180 177 196 258 – M 180¥3 – – 106 320 – 22236 CC/W33 FRB 10/320 KM 36 MB 36 ECO 236-536 M 24
C 22361) FRB 10/320 KML 36 MBL 36

190 188 208 267 – M 190¥3 – – 112 340 – 22238 CC/W33 FRB 10/340 KM 38 MB 38 ECO 238-538 M 24
C 2238 FRB 10/340 KML 38 MBL 38

200 198 218 275 233 M 200¥3 41 51 122 360 3,0 22240 CC/W33 FRB 14/360 KM 40 MB 40 ECO 240-540 M 24
C 22401) FRB 14/360 KML 40 MBL 40

220 218 238 297 – Tr 220¥4 – – 128 400 – 22244 CC/W33 FRB 10/400 HM 44 T MB 44 ECO 244-544 M 24
C 2244 FRB 10/400 HM 44 T MB 44

240 238 258 315 – Tr 240¥4 – – 140 440 – 22248 CC/W33 FRB 10/440 HM 48 T MB 48 ECO 248-548 M 24
C 22481) FRB 10/440 HM 3048 MS 3052-48

1)
Please check availability of the bearing before incorporating it in a bearing arrangement design

For missing dimensions and availability, please consult SKF

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Other related SKF products

Robust, high-performance
standard bearings
SKF produces spherical roller bearings, self-
aligning ball bearings and CARB toroidal roller
bearings normally incorporated in SONL
plummer block housings. These bearings are
available in many sizes and several designs.
All three bearing types are self-aligning.
The spherical roller bearings and the self-
aligning ball bearings can be used in both the
locating and non-locating bearing position.
CARB bearings accommodate axial displace-
ments within the bearing and are always non-
locating. It is common practice to combine
a CARB bearing at the non-locating side with
a spherical roller bearing or a self-aligning
ball bearing arranged as a locating bearing
at the other side.

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Adapter sleeves for easy mounting
Bearings with a tapered bore incorporated in
SONL plummer block housings are mounted
on smooth shafts with the aid of an adapter
sleeve. These sleeves are produced by SKF
in appropriate sizes for the range of bearings,
which can be used in SONL housings.
Adapter sleeves are slotted sleeves with
a tapered outside diameter. The sizes used with
bearings for SONL housings have an external
taper of 1:12 and are supplied complete with
lock nut and locking washer. Their dimensions
are in accordance with ISO 2982-1:1995.

Lock nuts for reliable locking

SKF lock nuts, also referred to as shaft nuts, D
are available in several designs to axially
locate bearings on shaft ends. The most pop-
ular are series KM, KML and KMFE. KM and
KML nuts have four equally spaced slots in the
outside diameter and are locked in position
with locking washers that engage a keyway in
the shaft. For KMFE nuts, there is no keyway
needed. The nut dimensions, and the dimen-
sions of the series MB and MBL locking
washers, are in accordance with ISO 2982-2:
1995.

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Other bearing housings The popular SKF plummer block housings Products for mounting
To meet a wide variety of application
in the SNL design for shaft diameters above
50 can be also used for oil-lubrication. When
and dismounting
demands, SKF produces a comprehensive using oil, however, specially developed seals Spherical roller bearings and CARB toroidal
range of bearing housings in addition to the must be incorporated to avoid oil loss from roller bearings that can be housed in SONL
SONL plummer block housings. While most the housing. Various types of seals are used. plummer blocks require a high degree of skill
SKF housings are split plummer block hous- Most housings are made of grey cast iron, when mounting or dismounting, as well as
ings, other designs are available, including but spheroidal graphite cast iron or cast steel the correct tools and methods.
housings are included in the range. SKF’s comprehensive range of tools and
• one-piece plummer block housings For detailed information about housings, equipment offer everything that is required,
• flanged housings please contact the SKF application engineer- including
• take-up housings ing service and ask for publications 6112
• two-bearing housings and 6101 dealing with the popular • mechanical tools
SNL housings. • heaters
Most of these housings require grease lubri- • hydraulic tools and equipment
cation and are designed to take self-aligning for all sizes of bearings.
bearings in the shaft diameter range up to
1 800 mm. The housings are available for Additionally, SKF provides a range of proven
bearings with a cylindrical bore or a tapered solutions for easy bearing mounting and
bore for mounting on adapter or withdrawal dismounting. The most common are
sleeves. Smooth or stepped shafts can be
used. • the “SKF Drive-up Method”
• the “SKF Oil injection Method”.

Both methods were developed by SKF.

Detailed information about these solutions
can be found in handbooks available on
CD-ROM from your SKF representative.

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Condition monitoring ments that will analyse critical performance The SKF product range also includes
products parameters like alignment tools to measure and execute

The goal of condition monitoring is to signifi- • temperature • alignment of shafts

cantly reduce operating downtime and main- • speed • alignment of pulleys.
tenance costs by maximizing long-term per- • noise
formance, and minimizing breakdowns. • oil condition. Basic information about SKF condition
To achieve this, it is recommended that the moni­toring products as well as mounting,
bearing and machine condition be monitored Additionally, SKF provides a comprehensive measuring and alignment tools can be found
either periodically or continuously. Through range of vibration detection, analysis and dia­ in the catalogue “SKF Maintenance and Lubri-
condition monitoring, developing bearing gnostic products, which enable process moni- cation Products” or online at [Link].
damage can be detected and evaluated, and toring as an added benefit. This product assort­
replacement can be scheduled for a time ment includes
when the machine is not in operation. This
helps to prevent unplanned stoppages. App­ • SKF Microlog Series Data Collector/
lied to all machinery, condition monitoring FFT Analyzers
can significantly decrease downtime, often • MARLIN® System D
exceeding the original equipment specifica- • MicroVibe P
tions. • Vibration Pen plus
To determine the condition of a machine • MCT – Machine Condition Detectors
and its bearings while in operation, SKF has • CMU – Multilog® Condition Monitoring Unit
a wide range of handheld measuring instru- • SKF Machine Analyst software
• SKF @ptitude Industrial Descision Support
Software.

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SKF – the knowledge
engineering company
From the company that invented the self- The SKF Group is globally certified to ISO
align­ing ball bearing 100 years ago, SKF has 14001, the international standard for envi-
evol­ved into a knowledge engineering com- ronmental management, as well as OHSAS
pany that is able to draw on five platforms 18001, the health and safety manage­ment
to create unique solutions for its custom­ers. standard. Individual ­divisions have been ap­
These platforms include bearings, bearing proved for quality ­certification in ac­cord­ance
units and seals, of course, but extend to other with either ISO 9000 or QS 9000.
areas including: lubricants and lubrication With some 100 manufacturing sites world-
sys­tems, critical for long bearing life in many wide and sales companies in 70 countries, © Airbus – photo: exm company, H. Goussé
appli­cations; mechatronics that combine SKF is a truly international corporation. In
Evolving by-wire technology
mech­anical and electronics knowledge into addition, our distributors and dealers in
SKF has a unique expertise in fast-growing by-wire
systems for more effective linear motion and some 15 000 locations around the world, technology, from fly-by-wire, to drive-by-wire, to
sensorized solutions; and a full range of ser­ an e-business marketplace and a global distri­ work-by-wire. SKF pioneered practical fly-by-wire
vices, from design and logistics support to con­ bution system put SKF close to customers for technology and is a close working partner with all
ditioning monitoring and reliability systems. the supply of both products and services. In aerospace industry leaders. As an example, virtually
all aircraft of the Airbus design use SKF by-wire
Though the scope has broadened, SKF essence, SKF solutions are available wherever ­systems for cockpit flight control.
continues to maintain the world’s leadership and whenever customers need them. Over­-
in the design, manufacture and marketing of all, the SKF brand and the corporation are
rolling bearings, as well as complementary stronger than ever. As the knowledge engin­
products such as radial seals. SKF also holds eering company, we stand ready to serve
an increasingly important position in the mar- you with world-class product competencies,
ket for linear motion products, high-precision ­intellectual resources, and the vision to help
aerospace bearings, machine tool spindles you succeed.
and plant maintenance services.

SKF is also a leader in automotive by-wire technol-

ogy, and has partnered with automotive engin­eers to
develop two concept cars, which employ SKF mecha­­
tronics for steering and braking. Further by-wire
develop­ment has led SKF to produce an all-electric
forklift truck, which uses mecha­tronics rather than
hydraulics for all controls.

Seals Bearings Lubrication

and units systems

Mechatronics Services

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Harnessing wind power
The growing industry of wind-generated electric power provides a source of
clean, green electricity. SKF is working closely with global industry leaders to
develop efficient and trouble-free turbines, providing a wide range of large, highly
specialized bearings and condition monitoring systems to extend equipment life
of wind farms located in even the most remote and inhospitable environments.

Working in extreme environments

In frigid winters, especially in northern countries, extreme sub-zero tempera-
tures can cause bearings in railway axleboxes to seize due to lubrication starva-
tion. SKF created a new family of synthetic lubricants formulated to retain their
lubrication viscosity even at these extreme temperatures. SKF knowledge enables
manufacturers and end user customers to overcome the performance issues
resulting from extreme temperatures, whether hot or cold. For example, SKF
products are at work in diverse environments such as baking ovens and instant
freezing in food processing plants. D

Developing a cleaner cleaner

The electric motor and its bearings are the heart of many household appliances.
SKF works closely with appliance manufacturers to improve their products’ per-
formance, cut costs, reduce weight, and reduce energy consumption. A recent
example of this cooperation is a new generation of vacuum cleaners with sub-
stantially more suction. SKF knowledge in the area of small bearing technology
is also applied to manufacturers of power tools and office equipment.

Maintaining a 350 km/h R&D lab

In addition to SKF’s renowned research and development facilities in Europe and
the United States, Formula One car racing provides a unique environment for
SKF to push the limits of bearing technology. For over 50 years, SKF products,
engineering and knowledge have helped make Scuderia Ferrari a formidable
force in F1 racing. (The average racing Ferrari utilizes more than 150 SKF com-
ponents.) Lessons learned here are applied to the products we provide to auto-
makers and the aftermarket worldwide.

Delivering Asset Efficiency Optimization

Through SKF Reliability Systems, SKF provides a comprehensive range of asset
efficiency products and services, from condition monitoring hardware and soft-
ware to maintenance strategies, engineering assistance and machine reliability
programs. To optimize efficiency and boost productivity, some industrial facilities
opt for an Integrated Maintenance Solution, in which SKF delivers all services
under one fixed-fee, performance-based contract.

Planning for sustainable growth

By their very nature, bearings make a positive contribution to the natural en­-
vironment, enabling machinery to operate more efficiently, consume less power,
and require less lubrication. By raising the performance bar for our own prod-
ucts, SKF is enabling a new generation of high-efficiency products and equip-
ment. With an eye to the future and the world we will leave to our children, the
SKF Group policy on environment, health and safety, as well as the manufactur-
ing techniques, are planned and implemented to help protect and preserve the
earth’s limited natural resources. We remain ­committed to sustainable, environ-
mentally responsible growth.

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