Converters
A dangerous mix of conditions and materials
Often called BOS – Basic Oxygen Steel-making – the converter process carries, quite literally, a dangerous mix of operating conditions and materials. Pressurized oxygen and molten bath temperatures as high as 3000 °C mix inside the converter, while converter bearings are exposed to high static loads, sometimes combined with severe vibration and slow rotating movements.
SKF solutions for converters
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SKF self-aligning bearing system
Greater reliability for locating and non-locating arrangements
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SKF SKND housings and seals
Converter housing improves loading capacity
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SKF Explorer split spherical roller bearings
Replace locating position bearings in converters – without removing massive turning gears
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Radial spherical plain bearings
High load-carrying capacity bearings help limit deformations and downtime
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SKF FF grease pumps
Automatic, short-interval re-greasing for up to 12 lines
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SKF LGEV 2
Extremely high viscosity bearing grease with solid lubricants
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Grease testing and analysis services
Find out if you're using the best grease for your application
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SKF induction heater TIH L series
A faster, more energy-efficient way to heat large converter bearings
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Axial positioning measuring system
Detect axial bearing position in real-time to help prevent unplanned downtime
