SKF - Conditioning unit raises quality of lubrication oil

SKF’s Oil Conditioning Unit (OCU) helps to prolong bearing lifetimes by improving the performance of lubricants in service. The plug-and-play unit cools and filters lubrication oil as it circulates. Cooling helps to improve lubricant performance, while filtration removes contaminants. Filtration levels can be selected from coarse to ultra-fine.

“All this helps to reduce bearing failures and ensure reliable operations,” says Tommi Pitkaaho, Product Manager at SKF. “It can give a five-fold extension to oil service life.”

Around half of all premature bearing failures are caused by inappropriate lubrication and contamination. Cleaning lubrication oil, and bringing it to the optimum temperature, helps to reduce the risk of failure. This leads to increased machinery uptime and service life, plus a reduction in maintenance needs and repair costs.

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