SONL plummer

block housings
Designed for oil lubrication
 Contents

The SKF brand now stands for more

than ever before, and means more
A Product information C Product data
to 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 Materials
throughout the world, new dimensions 4 SONL plummer block housings – 27 Corrosion protection
in technical advances, product support a quantum leap forward 27 Axial bearing displacement
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. 29 How to order
8 High performance in all applications
These solutions encompass ways to 30 Product tables
bring greater productivity to customers, 30 SONL plummer block housings
not only with breakthrough application-
specific products, but also through
B Recommendations for bearings on an adapter sleeve
34 SONL plummer block housings
leading-edge design simulation tools 10 Bearing arrangement design for bearings on an adapter sleeve
and consultancy services, plant asset 10 Non-locating bearing position and an inch shaft
efficiency maintenance programmes, 11 Locating bearing position 38 SONL plummer block housings
and the industry’s most advanced 11 Location on the shaft for bearings with a cylindrical bore
supply management techniques. 14 Shaft tolerances
14 Sealing arrangements
The SKF brand still stands for the very
best in rolling bearings, but it now 16 Lubrication
D Additional information
stands for much more. 16 Oil lubrication with a pick-up ring 42 Other related SKF products
18 Circulating oil systems 42 Robust, high-performance standard
SKF – the knowledge engineering bearings
company 20 Maintenance and condition monitoring 43 Accessories
20 Lubrication recommendation 44 Other bearing housings
20 Inspections 44 Products for mounting and dismounting
21 Condition monitoring 45 Condition monitoring products

22 Mounting 46 SKF – the knowledge engineering

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


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 together ings, can accommodate shaft diameters rang-
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 initial misalignment, which OEMs and end users like
normally occurs during mounting, especially
in cases where the housings are spaced far • no minimum order quantities
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 lubricants,
Split plummer (pillow) block housings are the provide a cost-effective, reliable shaft solution
most common housings used in industrial appli­ that is versatile and easy to maintain.
cations. The main benefits of a split plummer
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 added SONL housings to its family of All of these features provide original equip- Universal application
SNL housings. They are called SONL housings
because these innovative split pillow block
ment manufacturers and their customers with
a highly reliable shaft solution that is designed
advantages
housings were specifically design­ed for oil to minimize maintenance. SONL plummer block housings are designed
lubrication. Like other pillow block housings in SONL housings can be used with self- on a “building block” principle to enable vari-
the SNL family, the SONL split pillow block is aligning ball bearings in the 22 series, SKF able configurations. The SONL product line
characterized by a number of built-in features Explorer spherical roller bearings in the 222 comprises a number of housings that all can
that make it universally applicable. These series, and CARB bearings in the C 22 series be used to create
features include: with either a cylindrical or tapered bore, rang-
ing from 75 mm up to 240 mm, to cover the • locating or non-locating bearing arrange-
• Well-proven oil lubrication techniques. most common shaft sizes. For other bearing ments
• Deep and large oil reservoir. sizes please contact SKF. • arrangements with a bearing on an adapter
• Strong, stiff and simple design. sleeve and a straight shaft
• Efficient seals. • arrangements with a bearing on a stepped
• A full range of standard accessories. or straight shaft and a cylindrical seating
• Fast and reliable mounting. • bearing arrangements with a through shaft
• Excellent operational reliability. or at the end of a shaft
• circulating oil or oil pick-up ring lubrication
systems.


In addition to ease of configuration, SONL Circulating oil lubrication systems
housings offer a number of outstanding Circulating oil systems are generally preferred A
advantages in performance and reliability. when high speeds generate an excessive
amount of heat. When choosing this lubrica-
tion method, a pick-up ring is not needed.
Well-proven oil lubrication A circulating oil system typically has supply
techniques lines attached to the housing cap and drain
lines attached to the base. Circulation is nor-
SONL plummer block housings are designed mally produced with the aid of a pump. After
for two methods of oil lubrication: oil lubrica- the oil has passed through the bearing, it
tion with a pick-up ring and lubrication with generally settles in a tank where it is filtered
a circulating oil system. and, if required, cooled before being returned
to the housing. Proper filtering and cooling of
the oil are important factors for bearing ser­
Oil lubrication with vice life, and can provide improved machinery
a pick-up ring performance as well as 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 that hangs loosely from a shaft spacer
sleeve on one side of the bearing. It hangs
deep into the oil reservoir in the bottom half
of the housing († fig. 1, page 16). 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 the shaft, acting as a flinger, and a stationary base († fig 6). To further simplify installation,
SONL housings have a deep oil reservoir seal ring that is fitted into a seal groove in the cast indications, which are vertical to the
(† fig. 2) that holds a large volume of oil so housing base and cap. Additionally, the sealing centre of the housing bore, are provided on
that heat can be dissipated effectively. In cases effect is enhanced by oil traps that return oil the side faces of the base. Indications cast into
where an oil pick-up ring is used, this cooling that has passed through the labyrinth, back the end faces of the base locate the centre of
effect increases the service life of both the to the oil reservoir († fig. 1, page 10). the bearing seating.
lubricant and the bearing. To protect the bearing arrangement at the
If operating conditions warrant it, auxiliary end of a shaft specifically designed end covers
cooling cartridges are available. These can are available as standard. The end cover fits Bases and caps individually marked
be installed through the oil outlet holes in the into the seal groove in the base and cap. The housing base and cap are matched dur-
housing base. ing manufacturing and are not interchange-
able with the bases or caps of other housings.
Standard accessories To prevent mixing components when mount-
Strong, stiff and simple design SONL housings are delivered with two per- ing several housings, the same serial number
The SONL plummer block housing is a mod- formance-enhancing accessories: is marked on the base and its matched cap
ern, two-piece housing consisting of a cap († fig. 7).
and base († fig. 3). Its simple, sturdy design • An oil level gauge († fig. 5) that makes it
provides maximum support and reduces the easy to visually check the level and quality
risk of deforming the cap or base during of the oil.
installation. Dowel pins between cap and base • A magnetic plug († fig. 5) that screws into
are off-centre († fig. 2) so that the cap can one of the four tapped holes in the housing
only be installed one way. base. This plug attracts metal particles,
extending the service life of the lubricant
and the bearing.
Efficient seals
Highly-efficient internal seals are available for
these housings († fig. 4 and page 14). The Fast and reliable mounting
two-piece labyrinth seal consists of a spacer To simplify mounting and make alignment
sleeve with a labyrinth flange that is fitted to more accurate, SONL housings have a square

Fig. 2 Fig. 4 Fig. 6

Fig. 3 Fig. 5 Fig. 7


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

Indications for holes to take other

components
SONL housings can be fitted with perman­
ently installed accelerometers for vibration
monitoring equipment († fig. 8). The hous-
ings are supplied as 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 in the 200 and 500 series, and most
competitive housings that use an oil pick-up
ring to lubricate the bearings.

Excellent operational reliability

The high load-carrying ability of SONL plum-
mer block housings enables incorporated SKF
bearings to achieve their full service life. Add­
itionally, because the pick-up ring constantly
brings oil to the bearing, more favourable
operating conditions are created, and less
maintenance is required.

Fig. 8


High performance in all applications

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


SONL plummer block housings are par­
ticularly suitable for bearing arrangements, A
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.


Bearing arrangement design

A typical bearing arrangement requires two SKF SONL plummer block housings can be The permissible axial displacement of
bearings to support and locate the shaft radi- used for both the locating and the non-locat- one CARB bearing ring relative to the other
ally and axially relative to a stationary part ing bearing positions († fig. 1). depends on several factors and can be calcu-
of the machine or housing. Generally the lated using the equations shown in the
arrangement consists of one locating and one
non-locating bearing position. Non-locating bearing • SKF General Catalogue
The bearing in the locating position pro-
vides radial support. At the same time, it
position • SKF Interactive Engineering Catalogue
online at www.skf.com.
locates the shaft axially in both directions. The bearing seating in SONL housings is suf-
Therefore, it must be fixed in position both ficiently wide to enable the outer ring of a The maximum axial displacement from the
on the shaft and in the housing. self-aligning ball bearing or a spherical roller middle position depends on the housing size
The bearing in the non-locating position bearing to be displaced axially. The seating is and corresponds to the width of the appropri-
provides radial support only. It must accom- machined to provide a loose fit for the bear- ate locating ring or for CARB toroidal roller
modate axial displacement so that the bear- ings. The maximum axial displacement from bearings the axial displacement is about 10 %
ings do not mutually stress each other (e.g. the middle position depends on the housing of its width on either side of the bearing.
when the shaft length changes as a result size and corresponds to the width of the
of thermal expansion). appropriate locating ring. Locating ring
At elevated speeds (70 % of the limiting dimensions are provided in the product tables.
speeds and above), spherical roller bearings CARB bearings are non-locating bearings
having a radial internal clearance greater than and can accommodate axial displacement of
Normal, e.g. C3, should be used because of the shaft relative to the housing, within the
the higher operating temperatures produced bearing. For this reason, they must be secur­
at such speeds. Similarly if heat is supplied to ed axially in the housing bore using a locating
the bearing through the shaft so that there is ring on both sides of the bearing († fig. 1,
a temperature gradient between inner and right). The designations for appropriate locat-
outer rings, bearings with greater radial intern­ ing rings are listed in the product tables.
al clearance than Normal should be used.

Fig. 1

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

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 axially located by other
components via the spacer sleeves with
a labyrinth flange.

Fig. 3

SONL 2

22 E 222 E C 22

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Bearings on a straight 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” (†
previous page) together with less machining
of the shaft. These arrangements use a B
VZ643 sealing kit († page 15) that contains
two different spacer sleeves, one to accom-
modate the oil pick-up ring (designation e.g.
TSO 224/VZ 643).

Fig. 4

SONL 2

22 E 222 E C 22

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Shaft tolerances Doweling the housing the shaft entrance and the end cover, provide
SONL plummer block housings are intended a strong, efficient seal.
Bearings with a tapered bore on an adapter for loads acting vertically towards the base Due to the material of the O-ring, the
sleeve enable the use of solid or hollow com- plate (support). Where loads act at angles permissible operating temperature range
mercial grade shafts. Shafts or seatings con- between 55° and 120°, as well as when the is between –40 and +110 °C. However, SKF
forming to h9 tolerances that meet IT5 toler- axial loads are greater than 5 % of P180°, it is can supply alternative materials for higher
ances for cylindricity will provide satisfactory necessary to dowel the housing to its support temperatures.
results. or to provide a stop in the direction of the End covers are identified by the prefix ECO
The seating for bearings with a cylindrical load. Recommendations for the position and followed by the housing size identification,
bore should be machined to size of the holes for these dowels can be e.g. ECO 218-518.
found in table 2. Dimples cast in the housing
• j6 for shaft diameters da ≤ 100 mm base show the positions.
• k6 for shaft diameters da > 100 mm

for self-aligning ball bearings, Sealing arrangements

Table 1
• n6 for shaft diameters da ≤ 100 mm Non-contact labyrinth seals protect SONL Torque values for class 8.8 bolts
• p6 for shaft diameters 100 mm < da housings († fig. 6). These seals prevent
≤ 200 mm contaminants and moisture from penetrating Housing Attachment bolts
Size Size Recommended
• r6 for shaft diameters da > 200 mm into the housing and retain the oil in the hous- tightening
ing. The two-piece labyrinth seals consist of torque
for spherical roller and CARB bearings. – – Nm
Bearings with radial clearance greater than • a spacer sleeve with a labyrinth flange that
normal may be necessary. rotates with the shaft and acts as a flinger
217-517 M 20 385
• a non-rotating seal ring that fits in the seal 218-518 M 20 385
groove in the housing base and cap. 220-520 M 24 665
Permissible misalignment
222-522 M 24 665
Bearing arrangements with SONL housings The spacer sleeve and seal ring together 224-524 M 24 665
can accommodate initial misalignment be­ form a long, narrow labyrinth sealing gap, 226-526 M 24 665
tween support surfaces and tolerate oper­ which makes it difficult for the oil to pass. Oil 228-528 M 30 1 310
ational shaft deflections up to 0,3° († fig. 5). that still passes the labyrinth is gathered in an 230-530 M 30 1 310
oil trap and then flows back to the housing 232-532 M 30 1 310
base. 234-534 M 30 1 310
Attachment to the support surface The spacer sleeve with a labyrinth flange is 236-536 M 30 1 310
SONL plummer block housings have four cast mounted with a clearance fit on the shaft. For 238-538 M 36 2 280
holes for attachment bolts. The holes enable bearings on an adapter sleeve the labyrinth 240-540 M 36 2 280
subsequent adjustment of the housing pos­ flange is locked in position on the shaft by 244-544 M 36 2 280
248-548 M 36 2 280
ition during mounting. tightening a hexagon­al grub (set) screw with
a cup point.
An O-ring inserted between the non-
Surface roughness of the support rotating seal ring and the seal groove in the Fig. 5
surface housing base and cap provides a strong, effi- ’ 
SKF recommends a support surface for the cient seal.
housing that is finished to Ra ≤ 12,5 μm with The permissible operating temperature
a planicity tolerance to IT7. This provides range for this seal kit is between –40 and
maximum operational reliability and long +110 °C. However SKF can supply needed
service life. components for higher temperatures.

Attachment bolts End covers

SKF recommends using hexagonal bolts to For housings mounted at the end of a shaft, Fig. 6
EN ISO 4014:2000 in the class 8.8. If the load one opening of the housing must be fitted
does not act vertically to the base, it may be with an end cover that fits into the housing’s
necessary to use stronger class 10.9 bolts. seal groove († fig. 7). Details for the permis-
The recommended tightening torques for sible length of the shaft end can be found in
class 8.8 bolts are provided in table 1. the product tables. An O-ring inserted be­
tween the end cover and the housing seal
groove, as well as between housing bore at

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Seal kits • an oil pick-up ring Each seal kit for mounting on a shaft end
Seals are always supplied separately as kits. • an oil level gauge consists († fig. 9) consists of
Different seal kits are available, whether the • a magnetic plug
bearing is to be mounted directly on a cylin- • mounting instructions. • a spacer sleeve with a labyrinth flange
drical shaft seating, or via an adapter sleeve. • a non-rotating seal ring with appropriate
Each seal kit for a through shaft († fig. 8) The seal kits for bearings to be mounted dir­ O-ring
consists of ectly on a cylindrical shaft seating are identi- • an end cover with appropriate O-rings B
fied by the prefix TSO followed by the size • an oil pick-up ring
• two spacer sleeves with a labyrinth flange identification 2(00), e.g. TSO 218. • an oil level gauge
(Note: the flanges have different designs The seal kits for bearings to be mounted • a magnetic plug
because one sleeve supports the oil pick- on a straight shaft with an adapter sleeve are • mounting instructions.
up ring) identified by the prefix TSO followed by the
• two non-rotating seal rings with appropri- size identification 5(00), e.g. TSO 518. The seal kits for shaft end mounting are iden-
ate O-rings tified by the prefix TSO followed by the size
identification, 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 ings on the inside of the housing base and
for oil lubrication. They can be used with an oil Each seal kit contains a magnetic plug. The on the oil level gauge indicate the correct oil
circulating system with a pick-up ring or for plug can be fitted in one of the oil outlet holes level. To avoid leakage, do not exceed the rec-
circulating oil lubrication. The appropriate oil in the housing base. The plug attracts metal ommended oil level. The oil pick-up ring en­
should be selected to match the operating contaminants in the oil. This will extend the ables a wide range between maximum and
conditions. In all cases, it should have good service life of the bearing. minimum oil levels. This re­sults in a corres­
oxidation stability as well as rust inhibiting pondingly long period between refills or oil
properties and an anti-foam additive. The changes.
viscosity of the oil should be selected based Oil lubrication with Note. The oil level visible on the oil level
primarily on the operating temperature of the
application. Oils with a higher viscosity should
a pick-up ring gauge applies to standstill and may drop
during operation. The oil level may vary even
be chosen when heat dissipation conditions SONL plummer block housings are specially more during start-up.
are unfavourable or the load ratio Fa/Fr designed as to use an oil pick-up ring to A pick-up ring provides a uniform and opti-
exceeds the limiting value. Relevant informa- enhance oil distribution († fig. 1). The ring, mum supply of oil to the bearing. Adequate oil
tion can be found which is located loosely in a groove in the quantity is supplied to the bearing to provide
labyrinth flange, hangs deep in the oil sump. reliable lubrication, and a sufficient amount of
• in the SKF General Catalogue As the shaft rotates, the ring follows, bringing oil remains in the collecting trough and in the
• in the ”SKF Interactive Engineering oil to a collecting trough in the housing cap. bearing bottom, to provide lubrication after
Catalogue” online at www.skf.com The oil then flows through the bearing and typical machine downtimes.
• with the aid of the “SKF LubeSelect” back into the sump in the housing base. Before start-up, the oil level should be
program. Housings should be filled with the recom- checked and if needed topped off to the
mended oil quantities listed in table 1. Mark- maximum level on the oil level gauge.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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Oil quantity and oil level check Oil cooling tubes
An oil level gauge is supplied together with In high temperature applications where an
the seal kit and must be screwed into one oil pick-up ring is used, an auxiliary cooling
of two tapped holes in the housing base tube should be used. These are available in
positioned on the opposite side of the oil different sizes and can be installed via the oil
pick-up ring († fig. 1). Minimum and max­ outlet holes in the housing base († table 2).
imum oil levels are marked on the gauge. They are available in different sizes. One or B
Required oil quantities are provided in two of them can be installed via the oil outlet
table 1. Information about the space required holes in one housing base († fig. 2). Detailed
by the oil level gauge is listed in table 3 on mounting instructions can be found on
page 19 as well as in the product tables. page 26.
If oil is added to the housing during oper­ Oil cooling tubes are identified by the basic
ation, keep the level 5 mm below the max­ designation AVA-0001 followed by a size
imum mark. identification, e.g. AVA-0001/3.

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 Oil cooling tubes

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 tube
228-528 63 1,0 85 1,5 Cooling tube 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
AVA-0001/4 SONL 234-534 to SONL 240-540
240-540 88 3,0 125 4,5
244-544 – – – – For SONL 244-544 to SONL 248-548,
248-548 – – – – contact SKF for correct oil cooling tube
1)
For missing data, please consult the SKF application engineering service

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Circulating oil systems Fig. 3

Circulating oil systems are typically used in

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

Fig. 5

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 Table 3

Abutment dimensions for circulating oil systems and oil lubrication with a 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

– in mm in 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 for the
first time, make sure that the oil collection
trough and the bottom of the bearing are filled
with oil. This prevents the bearing from run-
ning “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 there are no oil leaks from the housing
during the trial run, a monthly check of the
oil level should be adequate.

Inspections
Although SONL bearing arrangements are
machine elements and are designed for long
service life, they should be checked regularly.
The frequency of inspection will depend on
the operating conditions. Because machines are not always moni- Measuring temperatures
During operation, the oil level may drop tored using modern equipment, it is import­ Unusually high temperatures or a sudden rise
below the minimum level. If that should hap- ant for maintenance engineers to be familiar in temperature without any change in the
pen, and oil needs to be added while the with the “alarm signals” if a bearing problem operating conditions are sure signs that
machine is running, keep the oil level at least occurs. These signals can be detected by lis- something is wrong. The temperature at the
5 mm below the maximum oil level on the tening to bearing noise, measuring tempera- bearing position can be measured using an
indicator or overfilling can result. tures, or visually inspecting the bearing. SKF digital thermometer.
Condition monitoring is increasingly import­
ant for preventive maintenance. With SKF
monitoring equipment, bearing damage can Listening to bearing noise Visual inspection
be detected at an early stage so that the bear- A common way to monitor a bearing arrange- A visual inspection can be done to check the
ing can be replaced during a planned main- ment is to listen for noise. This can be done condition of the seals, plugs, housing joints
tenance interval. This is particularly important using an SKF electronic stethoscope. These and lubricant (via the oil level gauge). If a cir-
for critical machines where unplanned down- stethoscopes can be used to identify the source culating oil system is used, be sure to check
time can be very costly. and location of a noise. However, when using that sufficient oil is available in the system and
SKF offers a wide range of equipment and an electronic stethoscope, it should be remem- that the proper quantity is actually supplied.
associated software for condition monitoring bered that different types of rolling bearings
of bearing arrangements, complete machines generate a specific inherent vibration/sound in
and plants. operation.

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Condition monitoring machinery data from permanently installed SKF condition monitoring products
sensors, then automatically captures alarms As a leading supplier of condition monitoring
Condition monitoring is recommended for as they occur. products, SKF offers a complete range of con-
bearing arrangements with SONL housings, SKF’s Machine Condition Transmitters (MCT) dition monitoring equipment to measure all
particularly if they are used on machines that deliver added value to essential production important parameters. Additional information
have an impact on the operational reliability equipment by providing vital information on can be found in the chapter “Other related
of the entire installation. SONL housings are bearing performance that helps maximize SKF products” on page 45. B
provided with appropriate measurement potential machine utilization. These cost-effec-
points for accelero­meters. These measure- tive MCTs can spot a potential problem before
ment points are perpendicular to the shaft it becomes a catastrophic failure, enabling
and correspond to ISO 10816-1:1995. service personnel to schedule maintenance
SKF has extensive monitoring experience or repairs around production schedules.
and knowledge of the dynamic behaviour of Each stand-alone monitoring device can
machines, machine components and bearings be permanently mounted onto a machine
where damage develops. This enables SKF to to continuously monitor gear and bearing
recommend two powerful signal-processing performance in pumps, fans, motors and
techniques that can be used for condition other general purpose machinery.
monitoring.

Condition monitoring with a

Vibration velocity portable data collector and analyzer
The RMS (root mean square) of the velocity SKF offers a range of portable condition moni­
of vibrations in the frequency range 10 Hz to toring hardware designed for the user who
1 kHz can be successfully used to measure wishes to assess and report on temperature,
phenomena such as imbalance, misalign- oil condition, speed, bearing condition, shaft
ment, resonance, etc. High levels of velocity alignment, noise, vibration and more. If a
vibration can be generated by poor machine measurement point is difficult to access, per-
conditions such as improper clearances, manently installed sensors can be used.
imbalance, misalignment, weak foundations, These can be connected by cable to a connec-
bent rotors, out-of-round, belt problems or tion box accessible to the data collector.
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 ve­locity provides min-
imal information on defects in rolling element
bearings or gear mesh problems. These types
of defects can be easily de­tected by enveloped
acceleration in the higher frequency ranges.

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

Permanently installed condition

monitoring systems
The SKF Multilog Condition Monitoring Unit
(CMU) enables round-the-clock data acqui- Position 2
sition from plant machinery in any industrial Sensor position for
or process environment. The Multilog CMU axial measurement
collects and evaluates vibration and process

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Mounting

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

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

“zero” position
starting position
d final position
ss a
a

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Mounting the bearing Fig. 4

on a cylindrical seating
Bearings with a cylindrical bore are mounted
with an interference fit. Recommendations
are provided in the section “Shaft tolerances”
on page 14. These recommendations apply to B
spherical roller bearings as well as to CARB
bearings. The seating surface should be lightly
coated 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 www.skf.com.
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,
lifting tackle should be used († fig. 5). A
spring between the hook of the lifting tackle Fig. 5
and the belt facilitates positioning when the
bearing is pushed on the shaft. The bearing
should be held in place until it has cooled
sufficiently to maintain its position.

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

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4

5 6
B
a
b
c
d

7 9 10

c
11
b
a

15

13

17

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

1. The box should contain four parts

• a pipe with a closed end (a)

• a T-connector (b) c d
• a long pipe with a chamfered end (c)
• a short pipe (d) a
b 2
The pipes (c) and (d) are used as connec-
tions for the cooling water and have an
outside diameter of 10 mm.

2. Remove a plug from the housing base.

3. Insert the pipe with the closed end (a)

and tighten the nut.

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

sealant on the pipe threads.

4. Attach the T-connector (b) to the end of the

pipe and tighten the nut. The T-connector 3
4
can only be fitted one way.

5. Insert the long pipe with the chamfered end

(c) through the T-connector into the pipe
with the closed end until it reaches the end.
Tighten the second nut on the T-connector.

6. Insert the short pipe (d) into the T-connect­

or and tighten the nut.

7. Finally, connect the cooling water inlet and

outlet to the two pipes.

5 6

O H2O
H2
O) 7 (alt
t .H2 .H
(al 2O)

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Housing data – general

Dimensions environmentally friendly, solvent-free rust load is permissible for the housing, for the
inhibitor protects the unpainted surfaces. housing, the cap bolts, and the attachment C
The boundary dimensions of SONL plummer Before machining, the housing is painted bolts.
block housings are dictated by practical appli- inside with a light-grey oil resistant paint.
cation requirements and do not adhere to any Housings can be painted with other colours
international or national standard. These or to other environmental specifications upon Load carrying ability of the housing
housings are dimensionally interchangeable request. The colour is resistant to normally Guideline values for the breaking load P of the
with the previous SOFN housings in the 200 used low-alcalic detergents. Follow the rec- housing for various load directions are pro-
and 500 series. ommendations from the detergent supplier. vided in table 1 on page 28. The permissible
load for the housing can be calculated using
these values and a safety factor selected rela-
Tolerances Axial bearing displacement tive to the operating conditions. In general
engineering, a safety factor of 6 is often used.
The tolerance limit for the centre height H1 SONL plummer block housings are able to It is important for the load carrying ability
of the shaft above the support surface is to accommodate thermal elongations of the of the housing that the bolts joining the cap to
js11. The bearing seatings in the housings shaft between the bearing outer ring and the the base are properly tightened to the recom-
are machined to tolerances that enable: seating, within certain limits. Guideline values mended tightening torque provided in table 2
for the permissible axial displacement from on page 28. If load angles are between 55°
• Axial displacement between the bearing the normal position of the bearing can be and 120° or there are axial loads, or if the
outer ring and the seating in the non- obtained from the designation of the appro- load acting parallel to the base plate (support
locating bearing position. priate locating ring. The locating ring identi- surface) exceeds 5 % of P180°, the housing
• Maximum bearing service life for SKF fied by the prefix FRB and followed by the should be doweled to the support, or a stop
Explorer bearings. width and outside diameter in millimetres is should be provided in the direction of the load.
listed in the product tables together with the
For SKF self-aligning bearing systems, bearing. This means that a housing with
incorporating a spherical roller bearing in the FRB 5/150 locating rings can accommodate Load carrying ability
locating position and a CARB bearing in the axial displacements up to ? 5 mm from the of the cap bolts
non-locating position, SKF can supply SONL normal position. SONL plummer block housings are supplied
housings with a bearing seat diameter to K7 In the case of CARB bearings, where axial with class 8.8 cap bolts. The guideline values
tolerance. This enables a tight fit for both displacement takes place within the bearing, for the yield point Q for the cap bolts are pro-
outer rings to reduce substantially mechanical values for the permissible axial displacement vided in table 2 on page 28 for various load
looseness and consequently vibrations. can be estimated according to the guidelines directions. Corresponding maximum radial
listed in the loads F are also provided. The cap bolt torque
values in table 2 are general guidelines based
Materials • SKF General Catalogue on industry specifications and normal oper­
• SKF Interactive Engineering Catalogue ating conditions where external loads act
Standard SONL plummer block housings are online at www.skf.com. through the plummer block base. For other
made of grey cast iron. For applications that load conditions consult the SKF application
require extra strength and resistance to shock However, the axial displacement should engineering service.
loads, SKF can provide housings made of never exceed the width of the locating ring.
spheroidal graphite cast iron.

Load carrying ability

Corrosion protection
SONL plummer block housings are intended
SONL plummer block housings are painted in for loads acting vertically towards the base
accordance with ISO 12944-2:1998, environ- plate (support). If loads acting in other direc-
mental Class C2, black colour RAL 9005. An tions occur, check that the magnitude of the

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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 series and size, AVA 0001 /2
and may be followed by a supplementary
Identification of product design
designation needed to identify a feature, C
which differs 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 a through shaft, consisting of
− 2 spacer sleeves to be mounted on the shaft
How to order

− 2 seal rings and O-rings to be mounted in the housing
− 1 oil pick-up ring
− 1 oil level gauge
Individual orders must be placed for the hous- − 1 magnetic plug
ing, the seal kit, and locating rings, if required. − 1 mounting instruction
TSO .. A Seal kit for shaft end mounting, consisting of
The appropriate ordering designations are pro- – 1 spacer sleeve to be mounted on the shaft
vided in the product tables. – 1 seal ring and rubber O-ring to be mounted in the housing
– 1 ECO end cover and 2 rubber O-rings
– 1 oil pick-up ring
Example – 1 oil level gauge
A bearing arrangement consisting of two SKF – 1 magnetic plug
– 1 mounting instruction
Explorer spherical roller bearings 22224 EK AVA Oil cooling tubes
on adapter sleeves must be housed and the ECO End cover of grey cast iron supplied with two O-rings for
lubricating oil needs to be cooled. The bearing housings for shaft end mounting
in the non-locating position is at the end of Identification of series and size
the shaft. The bearing in the locating position
holds the through-shaft. The following is a list Plummer block housing
217-517 Housing for bearings in the Dimension Series 22 of size 17
of all items to be ordered to
248-548 Housing for bearings in the Dimension Series 22 of size 48
• 2 plummer block housings SONL 224-524 Seal kit
• 1 seal kit TSO 524 2(00) Seal kit for housing of same size and bearing arrangement type
• 1 seal kit TSO 524 A “Bearing on a stepped or straight shaft and cylindrical seating”
5(00) Seal kit for housing of same size and bearing arrangement type
• 2 locating rings FRB 12/215 “Bearing on an adapter sleeve and straight shaft”
• 2 or 4 oil cooling cartridges AVA 0001/3
End cover
2(00)-5(00) End cover for housing of same size
and
Oil cooling tubes
• 2 SKF Explorer spherical roller bearings 0001 Basic size to fit G 3/4 to G 1 1/2 oil outlets
22224 EK Identification of variants and other features
• 2 adapter sleeves H 3124
K7 Housing with bearing seating diameter machined to K7 tolerance
RA Housing with 8 tapped holes in the base for applications with circulating
oil lubrication from one bearing side
VZ643 Seal kit for bearing arrangement: “Bearings on a smooth shaft and
a cylindrical seating”
/1 Oil cooling tubes, fit G 3/4 oil outlets
/2 Oil cooling tubes, fit G 3/4 oil outlets
/3 Oil cooling tubes, fit G 3/4 oil outlets
/4 Oil cooling tubes, fit G 1 1/2 oil outlets

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SONL plummer block housings for bearings on an adapter sleeve
da 75 – 140 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 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

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 + "
(
/
/ C
)

+
-

Shaft Dimensions Bearing Oil Appropriate bearings and associated components Suitable Eye bolt
seating quantity Self-aligning ball bearing Adapter sleeve Locating ring end cover to
Spherical roller bearing 2 per housing 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 2217 K H 317 FRB 5/150 ECO 217-517 M 10

22217 EK H 317 FRB 5/150
C 2217 K H 317 E FRB 5/150

80 42 19 50 160 0,5 2218 K H 318 FRB 5/160 ECO 218-518 M 12

22218 EK H 318 FRB 5/160
C 2218 K H 318 E FRB 5/160

90 47 25 60 180 0,6 2220 KM H 320 FRB 7/180 ECO 220-520 M 12

22220 EK H 320 FRB 7/180
C 2220 K H 320 E FRB 7/180

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

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 150 – 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 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 –

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

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

mm mm mm litre – – –

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

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

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For missing dimensions and availability, please consult SKF

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SONL plummer block housings for bearings on an adapter sleeve and an inch shaft
da 2 15/16 – 5 7/16 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
Dimensions Mass Designations
Housing Seal kit for Seal kit for
da A A1 A2 AA AB d1 B1 H H0 H1 H2 J J1 L N N1 s G through shaft end mounting

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

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seating quantity Self-aligning ball bearing Adapter sleeve Locating ring end cover to DIN 580
Spherical roller bearing 2 per housing
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 2217 K HA 317 FRB 5/150 ECO 217-517 M 10

74,613 22217 EK HA 317 FRB 5/150
C 2217 K HA 317 E FRB 5/150

3 3/16 42 19 50 160 0,5 2218 K HA 318 FRB 5/160 ECO 218-518 M 12

80,963 22218 EK HA 318 FRB 5/160
C 2218 K HA 318 E FRB 5/160

3 7/16 47 25 60 180 0,6 2220 KM HA 320 FRB 7/180 ECO 220-520 M 12

87,313 22220 EK 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 2222 KM H 322 FRB 9/200 ECO 222-522 M 12
100,013 22222 EK H 322 FRB 9/200
C 2222 K H 322 E FRB 9/200

4 3/16 56 47 82 215 1,3 – – – – –

106,363 22224 EK HA 3124 FRB 12/215 ECO 224-524 M 16
C 2224 K1) HA 3124 L FRB 12/215

4 7/16 60 43 86 230 1,4 – – – – –

112,713 22226 EK HA 3126 FRB 11/230 ECO 226-526 M 16
C 2226 K HA 3126 L FRB 11/230

4 15/16 63 42 90 250 1,5 – – – – –

125,413 22228 CCK/W33 HA 3128 FRB 11/250 ECO 228-528 M 20
C 2228 K HA 3128 L FRB 11/250

5 3/16 67,5 37,5 93 270 1,7 – – – – –

131,763 22230 CCK/W33 HA 3130 FRB 10/270 ECO 230-530 M 20
C 2230 K HA 3130 L FRB 10/270

5 7/16 73 42 104 290 2,0 – – – – –

138,113 22232 CCK/W33 HA 3132 FRB 12/290 ECO 232-532 M 20
C 2232 K1) HA 3132 L FRB 12/290

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SONL plummer block housings for bearings on an adapter sleeve and an inch shaft
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
Dimensions Mass Designations
Housing Seal kit for Seal kit for
da A A1 A2 AA AB d1 B1 H H0 H1 H2 J J1 L N N1 s G through shaft end mounting

in/mm mm kg –

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

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 end cover to DIN 580
CARB toroidal roller bearing 2 per housing
da b a s 2 Ca Da
max

in/mm mm mm litre – – –

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

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)
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For missing dimensions and availability, please consult SKF

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SONL plummer block housings for bearings with a cylindrical bore
da 85 – 160 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 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

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seating quan- Self-aligning ball bearing Locating ring Lock Locking end cover to
tity Spherical roller bearing 2 per housing nut washer 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 2217 FRB 5/150 KM 17 MB 17 ECO 217-517 M 10
22217 E 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 2218 FRB 5/160 KM 18 MB 18 ECO 218-518 M 12
22218 E 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 2220 M FRB 7/180 KM 20 MB 20 ECO 220-520 M 12
22220 E 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 2222 M FRB 9/200 KM 22 MB 22 ECO 222-522 M 12
22222 E 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

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SONL plummer block housings for bearings with a cylindrical bore
da 170 – 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 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 –

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

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 end cover to
tity CARB toroidal roller bearing 2 per housing nut washer DIN 580
da db dc bb bc Ga Gb s2 Ca Da
min max

mm mm mm litre – – –

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

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)
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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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Accessories
Adapter sleeves for easy mounting
Bearings with a tapered bore can be mounted
on straight shafts with the aid of an adapter
sleeve. These sleeves are produced by SKF
in sizes appropriate for the range of bearings
that 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 (sleeves for CARB
bearings up to and inclusive size 22 have
a KMFE locknut without locking washer).
Their dimensions are in accordance with
ISO 2982-1:1995. D

Lock nuts for reliable locking

SKF lock nuts, also referred to as shaft nuts,
are available in several designs to axially
locate bearings on shaft ends. The most popu­
lar 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 mm can be also used for oil-lubrication.
and dismounting
demands, SKF produces a comprehensive When using oil, however, specially developed Mounting and dismounting a spherical roller
range of bearing housings in addition to the seals must be incorporated to avoid oil loss bearing or a CARB toroidal roller bearing
SONL plummer block housings. While most from the housing. requires a high degree of skill and the proper
SKF housings are split plummer block hous- Most housings are made of grey cast iron, tools.
ings, other designs are available, including but spheroidal graphite cast iron or cast steel SKF’s comprehensive range of tools and
housings are included in the range. equipment offer everything that is required,
• one-piece plummer block housings More information about popular SNL hous- including
• flanged housings ings can be found in the brochures 6112
• take-up housings ”SNL plummer block housings” and 6101 • mechanical tools
• two-bearing housings. ”SNL 30, SNL 31 and SNL 32 plummer block • heaters
housings”. • hydraulic tools and equipment
Most of these housings require grease lubri- for all sizes of bearings.
cation and are designed to accommodate
self-aligning bearings with shaft diameters Additionally, SKF provides a range of proven
up to 1 800 mm. The housings are available solutions for easy bearing mounting and
for bearings with a cylindrical or tapered bore dismounting. The most common are
for mounting on adapter or withdrawal
sleeves. Straight or stepped shafts can be • the “SKF Drive-up Method”
used. • 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 can 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 • shaft alignment

cantly reduce operating downtime and main- • speed • pulley alignment.
tenance costs by maximizing long-term per- • noise
formance, and virtually eliminating unplanned • oil condition. Basic information about SKF condition
downtime. moni­toring products as well as mounting,
To meet these goals, SKF recommends Additionally, SKF provides a comprehensive measuring and alignment tools can be found
a programme of periodic or continuous condi- range of vibration detection, analysis and diag­ in the catalogue “SKF Maintenance and Lubri-
tion monitoring. Through condition monitor- nostic products, which enable process moni- cation Products” or online at www.skf.com.
ing, initial bearing and gear damage can be toring as an added benefit. This product assort­
detected and evaluated so that maintenance ment includes
and repair activities can be scheduled accord-
ingly. This helps to prevent unplanned stop- • SKF Microlog Series Data Collector/
pages. App­lied to all machinery, condition FFT Analyzers
monitoring • MARLIN System D
can significantly decrease downtime, often • MicroVibe P
exceeding the original equipment specifica- • Vibration Pen plus
tions. • MCT – Machine Condition Detectors
To determine the condition of a machine • CMU – Multilog Condition Monitoring Unit
and its bearings while in operation, SKF has • SKF Machine Analyst software
a wide range of handheld measuring instru- • 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
aligning ball bearing 100 years ago, SKF has ISO 14001, the international standard for
evolved into a knowledge engineering com- environmental management, as well as
pany that is able to draw on five technology OHSAS 18001, the health and safety manage-
platforms to create unique solutions for its ment standard. Individual divisions have been
customers. These platforms include bearings, approved for quality certification in accord-
bearing units and seals, of course, but extend ance with either ISO 9000 or QS 9000.
to other areas including: lubricants and lubri- With some 100 manufacturing sites world-
cation systems, critical for long bearing life in wide and sales companies in 70 countries, © Airbus – photo: exm company, H. Goussé
many applications; mechatronics that com- SKF is a truly international corporation. In
Evolving by-wire technology
bine mechanical and electronics knowledge addition, our distributors and dealers in
SKF has a unique expertise in fast-growing by-wire
into systems for more effective linear motion some 15 000 locations around the world, technology, from fly-by-wire, to drive-by-wire, to
and sensorized solutions; and a full range an e-business marketplace and a global distri- work-by-wire. SKF pioneered practical fly-by-wire
of services, from design and logistics support bution system put SKF close to customers for technology and is a close working partner with all
to conditioning monitoring and reliability 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
systems. essence, SKF solutions are available wherever systems for cockpit flight control.
Though the scope has broadened, SKF and whenever customers need them. Over-
continues to maintain the world’s leadership all, the SKF brand and the corporation are
in the design, manufacture and marketing of stronger than ever. As the knowledge engin-
rolling bearings, as well as complementary eering company, we stand ready to serve
products such as radial seals. SKF also holds you with world-class product competencies,
an increasingly important position in the mar- intellectual resources, and the vision to help
ket for linear motion products, high-precision you succeed.
aerospace bearings, machine tool spindles
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.

Bearings Lubrication
Seals 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
programmes. To optimize efficiency and boost productivity, some industrial facil-
ities opt for an Integrated Maintenance Solution, in which SKF delivers all ser-
vices 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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