SKF Cooper Split Bearings Overview 17589 EN

SKF Cooper split bearings
The company
SKF Cooper is the leading supplier of split roller

bearings, providing quality and long lasting prod-
ucts since 1907.
Based in the UK, SKF Cooper designs and manufactures bearings

and bearing housings on the same site using the latest in cellular,
lexible techniques and machinery.
Direct, specialised engineering support is available from our
ofices in the USA, Germany, India and Australia. Together with the
local support and assistance of a global network of authorised dis-
tributors, our customers worldwide receive “First In Class” service
and attention.
The product
Pedestal cap
SKF Cooper split bearings are the ideal solu-
tion to reduce machinery maintenance and
repair downtime. The advantages of the SKF
Cooper split bearing solution are especially
valuable in inaccessible or trapped locations,
for example, between head pulley and gear-
box or motor, where the need to dismount
Cartridge
associated equipment is eliminated.
Split bearings disassemble into smaller
components easing the tasks of lifting and Outer ring Roller and cage assembly
handling and making mounting or replace-
ment simple even in the most cramped and Clamping rings
inaccessible conditions.
Clearances are pre-set, so no on-site
adjustment is needed and no specialized
itting tools are required.
Seals
Inner ring
Bearing series
SKF Cooper provides the widest
assortment on the market. It
includes four series of cylindrical
roller bearings and two types of
split tapered roller bearings.
The standard assortment is available for

bore sizes from 30 mm to 1 500 mm (1 1/4˝
to 59˝).
A comprehensive array of customisation
options to the standard design is also availa-
ble. These include special internal clear-
ances, lip conigurations etc.
Split Taper
03 SERIES
02 SERIES
01 SERIES
100 SERIES
Housing types
We are the only manufacturer of split bear-
ings to have our own integrated foundry,
which allows us to provide the highest qual-
ity bearings and housings.
Housings are manufactured and
machined in a variety of conigurations and
in a variety of materials, for example; grey
cast iron grade 250, nodular iron, steel, alu-
minium and stainless steel. SN/SD compatible
housings
Hanger units Round langed units Large bore base units Two bolt base units Rod end units Square langed units Take-up units
Bearing types
Expansion (EX) Fixed (GR)
The inner ring is Provides axial
clamped to the location to the
shaft, and moves rotating elements
axially with it when of machinery. Can
expansion or con- accommodate axial
traction occurs. The and radial loads.
SKF Cooper expan-
sion bearings offer
virtually no resist-
ance to axial move-
ment as the rollers
spiral through the
outer ring raceway.
Sealing types
Superior performance and Due to the external alignment via the damage from abrasive materials such as
extended bearing service life by seal-carrying cartridge, seals on SKF Cooper cement or sugar.
bearings work perpendicular to the shaft, SKF Cooper offers a wide assortment of
preventing contaminants from providing optimum protection from potential sealing solutions to suit different require-
entering the bearing. ments and operating environments.
Felt (F) Synthetic rubber single lip (SRS) Aluminum triple labyrinth (ATL)
High temperature version (SRS HT) High temperature version (ATL HT)
Low temperature version (SRS LT) Low temperature version (ATL LT)
Spring-loaded single lip with Grease groove (LAB) High Temperature Packing (HTP)
retaining plate (SRSRP)
High pressure version (SRSRP 40M)
Applications
SKF Cooper split roller bearings are used across a variety of industries and applications. Key advantages are ease of
mounting, inspection and replacement, as well as the superior effectiveness of the sealing system in the most
adverse environments.
Belt conveyor Belt conveyor Fans

In trapped locations such as this, split bear- The pedestal unit in a trapped position on a Split to the shaft bearings provide increased
ings provide signiicant savings in mainte- cement conveyor graphically illustrates how savings in downtimes in the paint shop of a
nance and downtime, due to the elimination the effective sealing system can provide long UK car plant.
of the need to dismount and reit important bearing service life in the most adverse
associated components. environments.
Fans Screw conveyor Screw conveyor

The split to the shaft solutions eliminate the Solving the problems of shaft wear and Cleanliness requirements during the inal
need to dismount associated components. product contamination from oil and corro- stage of transport of white sugar to the bag-
Combined with the frictionless expansion sion from the use of sleeve bearings. A cus- ging area advocated the use of a custom-
accommodated by EX bearings, the split tom-built solution combined a triple boss built 100 mm stainless steel hanger unit.
solution is ideal on long drive shafts or hot hanger mounting with split roller bearings
gas fans. equipped with double sealing and air purge
provision on each end.
Bucket elevator Bucket elevator Stacker Reclaimers

The SKF Cooper langed unit at a grain plant Bucket elevator with 01 BCP 160 mm GR in The slewing ring pinion gear is supported by
illustrates the advantages of split to the shaft trapped position for easier, cost-saving 6 1/2 inch and 7 inch 01 Series SKF Cooper
solutions when performing maintenance maintenance. bearing in lange housings. SKF Cooper
tasks in cramped and inaccessible locations. bearings up to 380mm in diameter are used
on the shaft of the bucket wheel as shown.
Ball mills Water turbine Wind energy test rig
01 BCP 1016mm EXILOG GR itted to a 01 BCF 380 mm EX was selected in conjunc- Split roller bearings offer shaft tolerance and
10 feet diameter Silica Mill. Split roller bear- tion with the OEM on this 11 000 kW vertical energy consumption advantages compared
ings offer considerable power savings com- shaft ‘Kaplan’ turbine. Our product was cho- to hydrodynamic sleeve bearings.
pared to sleeve bearings. sen because of the simpliied installation,
inspection and maintenance.
Marine propulsion Pilger mills Link spindles

The ideal alternative to sleeve bearings for Our product offers extended bearing service Cooper double row 780 mm bore split
propeller shafts and water jets, split to the life in this most demanding of applications. tapered roller bearing on a link spindle for a
shaft bearings eliminate complex oil-feed rolling mill drive.
systems.
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SKF Cooper split bearings

SKF Cooper is the leading supplier of split roller

Based in the UK, SKF Cooper designs and manufactures bearings

The standard assortment is available for

Belt conveyor Belt conveyor Fans

Fans Screw conveyor Screw conveyor

Bucket elevator Bucket elevator Stacker Reclaimers

Marine propulsion Pilger mills Link spindles

© SKF Group 2017

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