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SKF Explorer
Four-point contact ball bearings FPCBB
2 Special chamfer
for lubrication
and dismounting
2 New clearance
distribution
2 Ground transition
raceway/shoulder
2 Stress optimized
cross section

Improved precision class:

2 Boundary dimensions and
running accuracy P6;
2 Width tolerance 0/40 m
New cages:
2 Reengineered
brass cage
2 Improved
geometry
2 New high
temperature
Polymer cage
material PEEK
(PolyEtherEtherKeton)

2 N2 notches according
ISO/TC 4 N1289 (ISO 464)
DIN 628-4 and
NORM M 6318-2

2 Upgraded balls

2 Ultra-clean steel
2 Laser marking
on all rings
2 Environmental
friendly
preservative
2 Improved
surface
cleanliness
2 Unique heat
treatment
process
rings stabilized
to 150C

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SKF Explorer FPCBB: Material development

Steel quality
Bearing steel process development

1970

1980

1990

Product features

Customer benefits

2 Extremely clean and

homogenous steel
2 Reduced oxygen level content
2 Improved steel quality

2 Explorer bearings made

of steel with an absolute
minimum of inclusions
2 Increased bearing
performance life
2 Reduced possibility
of fatigue failure

2000

SKF Explorer FPCBB: New heat treatment

S0 standard
heat treatment

Product features

Customer benefits

2 Maximum operating
temperature of +150C
2 Minimum dimensional
changes
2 Constant predetermined
clearance also after
10 000 hours at 110C

2 Increased safety factor

at unchanged design
2 Longer service intervals
2 Increased machine uptime
2 Increased power density
2 Extended service life

SKF Explorer FPCBB: Special chamfer for improved lubrication and fitting
New innerring shape

Product features

Customer benefits

2 Improved oil flow

into the bearing
2 Stress optimized cross section

2 Lower heat generation

2 Simpler adjacent component
2 Reduced risk of fretting
corrosion
2 Minimized change of contact
angle and clearance

Standard

Explorer

SKF Explorer FPCBB: Special chamfer for dismounting

Special dismounting chamfer

Product feature

Customer benefits

2 Dismounting chamfer

2 Simpler adjacent components

2 Simpler dismounting
2 No damage of shaft
2 Standard SKF dismounting
tools TMBS series

TMBS tool

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SKF Explorer FPCBB: New clearance distribution

Clearance (Ga)
distribution on all
rings

Ga/2

Defined to the
respective ISO
class (C2, C2L,
C2H, normal
C3...)
Ga/2

Product features

Customer benefits

2 Constant contact angle

2 Robust design

2 Lower friction
2 Longer service life

SKF Explorer FPCBB: Improved raceway shoulder contact

Ground transition
raceway/
shoulder

Product features

Customer benefits

2 Higher thrust load capability

2 Lower contact stresses
2 Reduced edge stresses

2 Increased power density,

higher load rating,
increased thrust load
capability
2 Higher safety factor
2 Extended service life

SKF Explorer FPCBB: Improved running and dimensional accuracy

Improved boundary dimension
and running accuracy
Improved boundary dimension
and running
accuracy defined
as ISO P6 and
width tolerance
0/40 m

Product features

Customer benefits

2 Better precision class

2 Narrower tolerances
2 Reduction of runout
of about 30%

2 Reduced vibration level

2 Lower heat generation
2 Longer service intervals
2 Higher speed capabilities
2 Extended service life
2 Easier mounting and matching
due to width tolerance
cost saving

SKF Explorer FPCBB: Reengineered brass cage

Improved machined brass cage

Product features

Customer benefits

2 Improved ball contact in

the cage pocket
2 Improved lubrication
2 Improved running accuracy
2 Lower imbalance forces
2 Larger cage inner diameter
2 Reduced weight

2 Higher speed rating

2 Lower heat generation
2 Reduced vibration/noise
2 Improved oil flow,
better ventilation
2 Extended service life

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SKF Explorer FPCBB: New High Temperature Polymer cage material

Improved Polymer cage material
PEEK (PolyEtherEtherKeton)

Product features

Customer benefits

2 Improved ball contact in

the cage pocket
2 Improved guidance/
improved lubrication
2 More space for oil flow
2 Improved running accuracy
2 Lower friction
2 Reduced weight
2 Higher structural flexibility
2 Best emergency running
properties

2 Capable for applications

up to 150 C
2 Lower heat generation
2 Improved oil flow,
better ventilation
2 Reduced noise
2 Higher speed rating,
quicker start up, lower
inertia (higher acceleration)
2 Best tribological properties
2 Excellent resistance against
additives and chemicals

SKF Explorer FPCBB: Further improved performance

Special Marking on all rings

Product features

Customer benefits

2 All rings marked, showing

optimum mounting position

2 Saver mounting
2 Improved running accuracy
2 Reduced vibration and noise
2 Extended service life

SKF Explorer Four-point contact ball bearings FPCBB

The New Performance Class Extended Service Life
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