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Lubrication

Fig. 11 Oil lubrication
Oil bath lubrication
The level of oil should be at about the centre
of the lowermost rolling element when the
bearing is stationary. Values for the oil level
are listed in tables 9 and table 10
(† page 412). For higher speeds, the level
should be slightly lower to reduce the effects
of lubricant churning – about 1 /8 in. above the
corner of the outer ring raceway of the bear-
ing. For additional information contact the SKF
application engineering service.
An oil sight glass should be used to monitor
the oil level during operation. It can be mounted
to one of the drain holes in the housing base.
The static oil level should be marked on the
sight glass during installation and a running
Table 9 level should be marked immediately after
Oil level for SAW housings start-up. Depending on the type of bearing
and the speed and direction of rotation, the 8
Housing series Oil level 1)
232(00) 235(00) running level will either rise or fall from the
static level.
– in.
23226 23528 2 1 /16
23220 23526 2 3 /8
23236 2 7 /16
23238 23538 2 1 /2
23240 23540 2 1 /2
23244 23544 3 3 /16

1) The oil level is measured from the base of the housing.
Mark the static and running level on the oil level gauge.

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