Bearing manufacturer SKF has launched the SKF sealed energy efficient deep groove ball bearing (sealed E2 DGBB). The bearing is suitable for applications in many industries, ranging from electric motors and two-wheelers to industrial conveyors and water pumps. The product is included in the SKF BeyondZero* portfolio.
The company claims that the sealed E2 DGBB reduces friction by more than 30% compared to the SKF Explorer sealed DGBB. The new feature, compared with the previously launched E2 performance class of bearings, is the addition of a seal that provides minimal interference between the inner ring and seal lip without compromising the performance of the sealing ability.
For a typical textile machine running 8000 hours per year equipped with 200 sealed E2 DGBBs, the reduction is estimated to 11 310 kWh annually. This reduction translates into a CO2 saving of 8,5 tonnes per year according to world power grid mix CO2 factor of 0.749 kg CO2e/kWh.
The SKF Sealed Energy Efficient deep groove ball bearing is available in different sizes up to 52 mm outer diameter.
