SKF
Test and Measuring Equipment
SKF test and measuring equipment provides the precision instruments, gauges, and test rigs needed to ensure the quality and performance of bearings, seals, and lubrication systems during development, manufacturing, and maintenance. The range includes dimensional gauges for bearing inspection, noise and vibration test rigs for quality control, grease testing machines, and instruments for measuring contact angle, radial play, and torque. These are not standard shop-floor maintenance tools; they are metrology-grade equipment used by bearing and component manufacturers, large overhaul workshops, and quality assurance departments. Using SKF test and measuring equipment ensures that components meet specification before installation, preventing the fitting of substandard or incorrectly set bearings that would lead to premature failure. SKF also designs custom test rigs for specific customer requirements, such as bearing life testing under simulated application loads. This category is essential for anyone involved in the high-precision manufacture, overhaul, or forensic analysis of rolling and plain bearings.
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Metrology-Grade Accuracy
Designed for measuring bearing tolerances to P4/P2 levels.
Bearing Play and Contact Angle Measurement
Instruments to verify internal clearance and preload settings.
Noise and Vibration Test Rigs
Quantify bearing running quality for electric motor and spindle applications.
Grease Testing Machines
Evaluate lubricant performance before deployment.
Custom Test Rig Engineering
SKF designs application-specific life and performance test stands.
Quality Assurance
Ensures bearings meet specification before installation, reducing warranty failures.
Measuring Radial Internal Clearance and Preload
Bearings with incorrect internal clearance fail early due to excessive load or skidding. SKF’s clearance gauges use calibrated dial indicators and standardised loads to measure radial play accurately. For super-precision bearings, preload is verified via friction torque measurement using dead-weight or strain-gauge instruments, ensuring the spindle will perform as designed.
Noise Testing of Bearings for Electric Motors
A quiet-running bearing is essential for modern electric motors in HVAC and appliances. SKF’s bearing noise test rigs measure vibration velocity and frequency under a defined load and speed, using a "Andereon meter" or FFT analyser. This quantifies the bearing’s noise class (e.g., QE5, QE6), allowing motor manufacturers to select bearings that meet their acoustic specifications.