Top drives
Advanced solutions for today’s advanced drives

They are however, subject to failures caused by the same conditions that plagued their conventional rotary table and kelly counterparts. These include mud and lubricant contamination, excessive loads and vibration, or electrical discharges and hydraulic blockages.
SKF can help rig operators handle theses challenges and more. From specially designed mud rotor bearings to sensorized motor traction units, SKF solutions can enable better top drive reliability and productivity.
Solutions
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Optimized SKF Explorer tapered roller thrust bearings
Boost top drive reliability with longer bearing service life and higher load carrying capacity
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SKF Explorer performance class bearings
A new standard of excellence in bearing performance
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SKF slewing bearings
Engineered to withstand extreme tilting loads and temperatures
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Mud motor bearings
Redesigned with a 30% increase in Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
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Sensorized traction motor bearing units
Measure a range of conditions with this ready-to-mount unit
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Housings
Carrying a heavy load for longer bearing service life
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SKF seals and sealing solutions
Find the right seal for your application with SKF
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SKF SYSTEM 24
Simple, effective 24/7 automatic lubrication units
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Centralized lubrication systems
Optimal lubrication – automatically
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SKF power transmission products
A range of SKF belts, pulleys and sheaves and more
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SKF condition monitoring products, services and software
Solutions to get a programme off the ground or take it to the next level
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Asset Efficiency Optimization (AEO)
A proven process for plant improvement
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SKF @ptitude Decision Support
Enabling accurate, timely, and consistent decision making and work order notification