Precision and endurance for cluster rolling mills

SKF backing bearings

Improved running accuracy Extended service life Reduced life-cycle costs

Backing bearings for cluster rolling mills

SKF backing bearings designed for long service life

Cluster mills provide a high degree of reduction ratio at high rolling speeds and specific rolling pressure. Moreover, the final product has to comply with highest requirements relative to flatness and surface finish. A pre-requisite is extremely high running accuracy of rolls and backing bearings ( fig. 1), which transmit the roll forces into the housing.

Backing bearings: features

SKF backing bearings for cluster or Sendzimir mills are cylindrical roller bearings with a thick outer ring to support the intermediate rolls and subsequently the work rolls. These bearings, which can have up to three rows of rollers, are available in several designs appropriate to the mill design (or configuration). Within the standard SKF assortment, backing bearings are available with or without seals; they are also available with or without cages.

Backing bearings are based on a cylindrical roller bearing. They can have up to three rows of rollers and are available with or without cages or seals Fig. 1

Backing bearings mounted in a cluster mill

SKF backing bearings are characterized by a number of standard features. The outside diameter of the outer ring has a logarithmic profile tosubstantially reduce edge loading during operation. The optimized internal geometry reduces friction and heat generated by the bearing. A high purity bearing steel improves wear characteristics. A unique heat treatment process balances heat stabilization andwear-resistance.

Advantage: optimized running accuracy

SKFs advanced manufacturing processes enable tighter running accuracy tolerances. Higher running accuracy means better, more even support of the intermediate and work rolls during operation to provide a more consistent, high quality rolled product.

Advantage: close section height

Using computer controlled measuring, sorting and assembly proced ures, the section height tolerance can be kept within narrow limits. Todo this, all inner and outer rings are measured individually and matched with rollers of the appropriate size. The assembled bearings are then dynamically checked ( fig. 2) and sorted according to their actual running accuracy. This process controls the maximum deviation of the section height of all SKF backing bearings to within 5 m, even during operation.

Backing bearings: advantages

SKF backing bearings in the standard assortment shown on pages 6 and 7 can provide a number of benefits. These include optimized running accuracy close section height tolerances increased load carrying capacity improved wear-resistance extended service life.

Dynamic measurement of an assembled backing bearing Fig. 2

Backing bearings for cluster mills

Advantage: increased load carrying capacity

To obtain optimum load distribution and the lowest stress levels within a bearing, SKF uses a quasi-logarithmic profile both in the roller/raceway contact surfaces as well as on the outside surface of the outer ring ( fig. 3). The logarithmic profile of the roller/raceway contact surfaces maximizes the contact area, enabling the bearing to accommodate heavy static and dynamic loads. The effective load carrying capacity of the backing bearing is also enhanced by the logarithmic profile of the outside support surface.

Advantage: extended service life

Improved wear resistance resulting from the ultra clean steel and optimized heat treatment process used to make SKF backing bearings can significantly extend their service life. The logarithmic profile of the outer ring also improves service life as it maintains a favourable distribution of load and stresses within the bearing. Should wear tracks appear on the backing bearings, the SKF Remanufacturing Services ( page 8) can help. Remanufacturing can return the bearings to a like-new condition, to fully exploit the life of the bearing.

Advantage: improved wear-resistance

All SKF backing bearings are produced from ultra-clean bearing steel and the steel is subjected to a unique bainitic heat treatment process. This process provides a surface hardness in excess of 58 HRC while maintaining good ductility of the rings. The improved surface structure enables the lubricant film to be built up reliably. This also contributes to a reduction in wear.

The application
Backing bearings have been specially developed for use on the backing bearing shafts of cluster (Sendzimir) mills. Several bearings are arranged on a stationary support shaft. The thick-walled outer rings are in direct contact with the intermediate rolls and finally support the work rolls. The rolling forces are transmitted to the housing via the backing bearings, support shafts and saddles. Uniform load distribution of the roll force on each backing bearing depends on its dimensional accuracy. SKF backing bearings are excellent at providing such support.

Advantage: improved resistance against cracking

Backing bearings are typically not susceptible to cold welding to the intermediate rolls, and there is little risk of heat cracks occurring in the side faces of the bearing where they make contact with the thrust washers. Compressive stresses at the raceway surface resulting from the bainitic heat treatment ( fig. 4) make the rings tougher and andmore resistant to cracking. Increased ductility also means that the bearing is better able to withstand the over-rolling of contaminants.

Logarithmic contact profile and stress distribution Fig. 3

Internal stress condition after bainitic heat treatment Fig. 4

5mm 1mm

10 15 20

compression

tension

The product range

Backing bearings for cluster mills are manufactured in various sizesand designs for support shaft diameters ranging from 70 to 180 mm; the outside diameters range from 160 to 406 mm. The product tables on the following pages show the standard assortment. For other sizes, check SKF for availability.

Material
SKF backing bearings belonging to the standard assortment are produced from extremely clean bearing steel and are bainite hardened.

Load carrying ability

The basic load ratings quoted in the tables take into consideration factors arising from the support of the outer rings by the intermediate rolls. However, for reasons of strength and deformation of the outer ring, the value of the maximum permissible radial force Fr should not be exceeded. The permissible static load acting on a backing bearing should not exceed the value of F0r or C0, whichever is smaller.

Bearing data general

Dimensions
Backing bearings are tailored products and have dimensions that are not standardized either internationally or nationally. The standard assortment of SKF backing bearings shown on pages 6 and 7 covers the most common sizes used in cluster mills.

Lubrication
Depending on the design and application, backing bearings can be lubricated with grease oil an oil/air mixture the lubricant used for rolling.

Tolerances
The inner rings are produced with a running accuracy that is better than P4. The running accuracy of the outer rings is better than SP (Special Precision). For cluster mills the section height of all backing bearings on one support shaft must be as close as possible. Therefore, the bearings are graded into section height groups ( table 1) and are marked accordingly. The position of the maximum wall thickness of the rings is marked on one side of the inner and outer rings with an arrow. Two more markings can be found on the outer ring side face: to the left of the arrow the serial number of the bearing is marked and to the right of the arrow the section height group is marked ( fig. 5).

Backing bearing markings Fig. 5 Section height group 11 B A or 4 B or 2 C or 0 Table 1 Section height tolerance measured dynamically m 0 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15

Backing bearings for cluster cold rolling mills d 70 180 mm

H K D d B F E 2

F E 4

d1 D 1

r C 1 3
d1 D1

d1 D 1 5

Dimensions

Mass

Designation

Design

d1, F

D1, E

rmin

N1) kg 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 9 1 2 8 8 10 9 10 11 2 2 2 11 12 12 12

mm

70 160 44,98 90 90 82,8 108,8 1 5 24 10,5 315268 B 160 44,98 90 90 82,8 108,8 1 5 24 12 315268 BC 165 47,5 120 118 90 110 1,5 5 1 14,5 BCZ-0510 165 47,5 120 118 90 110 1,5 5 11 14,6 BCZ-0503 AA 90 220 64,98 120 120 130 149 1,1 5 26 30 316737 AB 220 64,98 120 120 130 149 1,1 5 26 26,5 316737 AC 220,02 65 96 94 120 150 2,3 6 6 20,5 BCZ-0508 220,02 65 120 119 119 177 2 6 6 26 BCZ-0507 220,02 65 122 119 117,5 177 2 6 6 26,74 BCZ-0512 100 225 62,48 120 120 120,3 156,3 1,1 5 26 28 315018 A 225 62,48 120 120 120,3 156,3 1,1 5 26 24,5 315018 C 225 62,5 120 118 130 183 2,3 - - 26,1 BC2B 326495 A/HB1 225 62,5 120 120 131 145 2 - - 27,7 BCZ-0513 225 62,47 80 80 120,3 156,3 1,1 5 6 20,6 BCZ-0514 225 62,48 120 118 128,5 182,2 0,5 5 1 27 BCZ-0509 110 260 74,98 98 98 134 190 1 6 6 31 BC2B 322564 260 74,98 110 109 145 220 1 6 6 33,5 BCZ-0504 130 300 84,97 172,64 172,64 159,4 218,4 2,7 8 26 72,5 314833 B 300 84,97 172,64 172,64 159,4 218,4 2,7 8 26 72,5 314833 BC 300 84,97 160 159,5 159,4 218,4 2,7 6,5 26 66,6 319028 A/HA2 BCZ-0517 A 300,02 84,99 132 129 204 3 8 6 49 180 406,42 113,16 171,04 171,04 217,3 293,4 1,1 8 26 120 316388 AB 406,42 113,16 217 217 217,3 293,4 1,1 8 26 165 315020 AB 406,42 113,16 224 224 217,3 293,4 1,1 8 26 170 315515 AB

1)

No. of lubrication holes

d1 D 1 6 8

d1 D 1 10

d1 D 1 12

F E

d1 D 1 7 9

d1 D 1 11

d1 D 1 13

d1 E

Designation

Basic load ratings (roller) dyn. C stat. C0

Fatigue load limit

Maximum radial load

Pu kN

Fr kN

F0r

kN

315268 B 358 585 76,5 315 315268 BC 314 475 63 300 BCZ-0510 319 440 57 345 BCZ-0503 AA 314 465 61 315 316737 AB 594 930 112 450 316737 AC 495 735 90 390 BCZ-0508 260 300 36,5 310 BCZ-0507 484 640 78 430 BCZ-0512 468 600 72 425 315018 A 660 1 120 137 560 315018 C 572 930 114 530 BC2B 326495 A/HB1 616 815 98 380 BCZ-0513 660 980 116 415 BCZ-0514 418 620 75 380 BCZ-0509 495 680 83 465 BC2B 322564 968 1 430 166 415 BCZ-0504 561 695 80 440 314833 B 1 170 1 800 200 830 314833 BC 1 170 1 800 200 830 319028 A/HA2 1 080 1 630 180 765 BCZ-0517 A 880 1 160 129 490 316388 AB 1 510 2 320 240 1 180 315020 AB 1 870 3 100 320 1 500 315515 AB 1 900 3 100 320 1 530

455 425 490 450 640 550 440 620 585 800 750 550 585 550 655 585 620 1 180 1 180 1 100 695 1 660 2 120 2 200

The SKF Remanufacturing Services

Precision backing bearings represent a considerable investment. When they can no longer fully meet the demands placed on them, it is generally the case that remanufacturing can return these bearings to likenew condition. Remanufacturing offers a number of advantages economically and environmentally. From an environmental standpoint, remanufacturing saves raw materials, energy and machining costs. From an economic standpoint, you dont have to pay for many of the raw materials, energy and machining costs associated with a new bearing.

SKF Remanufacturing Services: proven procedures and OEM quality

SKF has established well-proven procedures for the remanufacturing of backing bearings. The service includes the usual regrinding of the outer ring but when required can include much more. After the bearing has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected, all worn or damaged components are reworked or replaced to bring the bearing back to specification. The procedures include the following steps: receive the backing bearings, preferably as a complete set; dismantle and clean the bearings; perform wear and damage analysis; regrind the outer ring outside surface and refresh the logarithmic profile; rework or, if appropriate, replace components; assemble, inspect and reclassify section height groups; deliver bearings with an evaluation and test report. A remanufacturing service at SKF takes some three to six weeks.

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