Spherical roller bearing SKF 23140 CC/W33

Spherical roller bearings play a key role in the smooth operation of plants subject to high mechanical stress. Their robust design ensures reliable, continuous performance, even under unstable or demanding operating conditions.

This SKF spherical roller bearing can support high radial and axial loads while ensuring smooth, stable operation. Thanks to its self-aligning capability and robustness, it effectively compensates for shaft misalignment or deflection. This model is particularly appreciated for its reliability in systems subject to dynamic stresses and high rotation speeds.

Features:
This double-row roller bearing features two pressed steel window cages, a flangeless inner ring and a floating guide ring centered on the inner ring. Its cylindrical bore allows direct shaft mounting, simplifying installation. Lightweight, high-strength cages ensure even distribution of radial and axial loads in both directions. Standard radial internal clearance ensures balanced mechanical response, even at high speeds. Its open, seal-less design reduces rolling resistance, improving overall efficiency and enabling high speeds to be reached while limiting the risk of overheating.

Maintenance:
Regular maintenance helps maintain performance and extend product life. Its open design requires increased monitoring of operating conditions. The presence of an annular groove and three lubrication holes facilitates relubrication, which must be carried out at suitable intervals, particularly in dusty or damp environments. The choice of lubricant is important, especially at high temperatures. This model can operate up to 200°C, provided a specific lubricant is used. To ensure stability, a tight fit on the shaft is recommended.

Sealing:
This model has no integral seals. Its open design improves ease of inspection and maintenance, but makes it more vulnerable to impurities. Dust, solid particles and moisture can compromise performance if not properly managed. However, its annular groove and three holes in the outer ring promote the evacuation of impurities.

Brand information:
Founded in 1907, SKF is a world-renowned Swedish company specializing in bearings, lubrication systems and maintenance solutions. Present in over 130 countries, the brand stands out for its innovation, reliability and commitment to sustainable performance. SKF equips some forty industrial sectors worldwide.

Key benefits:
- Simultaneously supports high radial and axial loads in both directions;
- Compensates for shaft misalignment and deflection without loss of performance;
- Lightweight pressed steel cages suitable for high rotational speeds ;
- Open design for easy inspection and maintenance;
- Integrated lubrication system with annular groove and three lubrication holes;
- Suitable for operating temperatures up to 200°C with the right lubricant.

Applications:
This self-aligning bearing is used in many industrial fields where loads are high and speeds variable. It is suitable for conveyors, crushers, industrial fans, heavy pumps, steelmaking equipment and agricultural machinery. Its design makes it ideal for fixed mounting and environments where perfect shaft alignment cannot be guaranteed. It also offers a reliable solution for installations subject to harsh thermal conditions or high dynamic loads.