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BEARING-MATE

Transport and Mounting Tool

User manual

Summary of Contents for BEARING-MATE

Page 1: ...BEARING MATE Transport and Mounting Tool User manual ...

Page 2: ...2 BA 1 Schaeffler Technologies Contents Page About the user manual 3 General safety regulations 5 Scope of delivery 9 Application 12 Inspection and maintenance 21 Appendix 23 ...

Page 3: ...ng hazards and extending the life of the device This user manual is part of the device and contains important information It applies exclusively to the transport and mounting tool BEARING MATE Warning and hazard symbols The warning and hazard symbols are defined along the lines of ANSI Z535 6 2006 The meaning of the guidelines and symbols is as follows Warning In case of non compliance death or se...

Page 4: ...ersons using the device have the user manual available Legal guidelines The information in this manual corresponded to the most recent status at the close of editing The illustrations and descriptions cannot be used as grounds for any claims relating to devices that have already been delivered Schaeffler Technologies AG Co KG accepts no liability for any damage or malfunctions if the device or acc...

Page 5: ...e user or third parties and extensive damage to other material assets may nevertheless arise during use Marking The transport and mounting tool BEARING MATE is marked by means of a nameplate with a unique serial number Usage for the intended purpose The transport and mounting tool BEARING MATE may only be used for the transport and mounting of heavy rotationally symmetrical round parts such as rol...

Page 6: ...ust be implemented All relevant specifications on occupational safety and accident prevention must be observed Usage not for the intended purpose The transport and mounting tool BEARING MATE must not be used for the transport and mounting of separable bearings It must not be used for the handling of other workpieces The steel strips must not be replaced by shorter or longer strips for use with bea...

Page 7: ...g tool BEARING MATE may only be carried out by the manufacturer Safety guidelines Incorrect use of the transport and mounting tool BEARING MATE represents a potential risk The following points must therefore be observed Only authorised personnel should use the BEARING MATE Before use this manual should be read This user manual must always be followed precisely The transport and mounting tool BEARI...

Page 8: ...always be carried out by two persons In this case the maximum weight must not be more than 50 kg Lifting with the transport and mounting tool must not be carried out using chains No modifications may be made to the transport and mounting tool The transport and mounting tool must be checked in accordance with the local regulations at regular intervals If you have any questions about the use of the ...

Page 9: ...nsport and mounting tool BEARING MATE two short inner ring holders one tube of grease user manual The transport and mounting tool BEARING MATE comprises two retaining grips with rotating handles two clamping strips steel strips two inner ring holders pictogram label 1 1 4 2 3 00016B71 ...

Page 10: ...ped around the outer ring with the two handles facing each other Within the specified diameter ranges the transport and mounting tool can be adjusted to the various bearing diameters After mounting the bearing and BEARING MATE form a unit The two opposing handles allow secure lifting and transport of the bearing In order to transport the unit comprising the bearing and BEARING MATE by means of a c...

Page 11: ...this case the handles form the axis of rotation The BEARING MATE can thus be used for the whole handling procedure from transport through to mounting If the bearing is to be heated using an induction heating device it is not necessary to remove the BEARING MATE If heating is to be carried out using a flexible inductor and a medium frequency generator the BEARING MATE must be removed 45 D L m in 1 ...

Page 12: ...aring D see label Ensure that the outer ring is clean and free from grease and oil Further specifications of bearings cylindrical outside surface non separable bearing width of outer ring at least 60 mm width of outer ring no more than 270 mm In the case of spherical roller bearings and self aligning ball bearings use long retaining brackets 00016B76 ...

Page 13: ...d easily legible see page 24 Before each use inspect the steel strips and handles for cracks fractures deformation bends notches corrosion and wear If the steel strips or handles are damaged the complete tool must always be sent to Customer Services E mail see page 25 Extend the steel strips to maximum length and clean them thoroughly Caution The steel strips must be clean and free from grease and...

Page 14: ...outer ring must always be cleaned Warning A bearing with an oily outer ring may slip out of the transport and mounting tool BEARING MATE Ensure that the outer ring is dry Clean the bearing outer ring Remove grease and oil as well as any foreign matter from the outer ring Dry the outer ring 00016BA5 ...

Page 15: ...Rotate the ends of the handles uniformly in a clockwise direction by hand until the steel strips are firmly in contact with the bearing and are pulled in to the same extent Observe the distances between the labels and the ends of the handles Tighten the screw heads on the ends of the handles observing the correct tightening torque see label Use a torque wrench to check whether the final tightening...

Page 16: ... place to prevent rotation Caution The retaining brackets must not extend beyond the inner ring and must both be fitted on the same side Secure the inner ring The bearing outer ring is marked on one side Insert both retaining brackets on this side Align the retaining brackets parallel until they are in contact with the inner ring Tighten the retaining brackets 00016B7A ...

Page 17: ...sbetween thecontact face and the flange The carrying sling length L must correspond to at least 1 5 times the bearing diameter D Suspend the carrying slings on the crane hook Before mounting of the bearing the unit can be rotated while it is suspended in the carrying slings In this case the handles form the axis of rotation The transport and mounting tool BEARING MATE can thus be used for the whol...

Page 18: ... means of support securing belt carrying force at least 1000 kg Ensure that nobody is underneath the bearing at any time during transport Secure the hazard area Transport the bearing without shocks or vibration Transport the bearing to the mounting location 1 00016B7D ...

Page 19: ...ocation if necessary The handles serve as the axis when rotating the bearing Caution Ensure that the retaining brackets do not protrude beyond the inner ring Mount the bearing Remove the retaining brackets Loosen the handles and remove the transport and mounting tool BEARING MATE 2 00016B7E ...

Page 20: ...ontact with the inner ring of the bearing since this allows heat to be conducted to the outer ring Place the bearing with the BEARING MATE still mounted on the induction heater Heat the bearing inner ring to a maximum of 120 C Before lifting the bearing off the heating device check the tightening torque using a torque wrench 14 Nm to 20 Nm Move the inner ring retainers into the correct position 00...

Page 21: ...ore frequent inspection match the inspection period to the relevant regulations Inspection must only be carried out by authorised personnel Check the date of manufacture 13 06 indicates the year 2013 week 6 Before each use inspect the tool for damage and in accordance with local regulations Prepare and archive an inspection record date of inspection results free from defects or description of any ...

Page 22: ...r Technologies Maintenance Regular maintenance prevents excessive wear and increases the expected life Every 6 months lubricate the clamping strips at the 4 entry points using Arcanol MULTI2 2014 2015 2016 2 2 00087443 ...

Page 23: ...er Customer Services Certificates The transport and mounting tool BEARING MATE has been inspected by TÜV Product Service GmbH A copy is available on request BEARING MATE Load carrying capacity 500 kg BEARING MATE250 450 Minimum diameter 250 mm Maximum diameter 450 mm Mass 6 3 kg BEARING MATE450 650 Minimum diameter 450 mm Maximum diameter 650 mm Mass 6 5 kg BEARING MATE650 850 Minimum diameter 650...

Page 24: ...ARING MATE250 450 BEARING MATE450 650 BEARING MATE650 850 BEARING MATE850 1050 Four labels End of strip pull in 1 2 000B486C Schaeffler Technologies AG Co KG Georg Schäfer Straße 30 97421 Schweinfurt Germany FAG BEARING MATE250 450 BEARING MATE250 450 Schaeffler Technologies AG Co KG Georg Schäfer Straße 30 97421 Schweinfurt Germany FAG BEARING MATE450 650 BEARING MATE450 650 Schaeffler Technologies AG ...

Page 25: ...Schaeffler Technologies BA 1 25 Declaration of Conformity A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity in original size is available on request Contact E mail industrial services schaeffler com 000B6E43 ...

Page 26: ...003872 Fax 0180 5003873 From other countries Phone 49 9721 91 0 Fax 49 9721 91 3435 Every care has been taken to ensure the correctness of the information contained in this publication but no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions We reserve the right to make technical changes Schaeffler Technologies AG Co KG Issued 2018 September This publication or parts thereof may not be reprodu...

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