Reduce costs with simatherm
Investing in a simatherm induction heater pays off in a number of ways. Within seconds, a roller bearing is gently heated to the required mounting temperature. This results in a huge saving in time, energy and money compared with previous heating methods such as oil baths, heating plates or ovens. A component is heated to the preselected temperature, where it is maintained using the keep-warm function, which means that it is never overheated and is ready for mounting at any time. A further advantage is that the temperature of the components is monitored using a temperature sensor and displayed on the unit.
Fast heating possible
The recommended heating temperature for mounting roller bearings is 110°C. With average bearing sizes, this temperature is reached after a matter of seconds, which saves both time and money. Besides heating bearings, however, simatherm units can also be used to heat other circular metal components such as gear wheels, flanges, bearing rings, pinions, etc. Temperature monitoring allows components to be warmed to a maximum of 250°C. Depending on the material and dimension of the components, they can even be heated to 400°C in time mode.
Easy mounting
The compression force required for mounting increases considerably as the bearing size increases. If the heat expansion of the metals is utilised, it is possible to mount bearings and other circular components on a shaft or in a housing without exerting any force. When heating a component, the simatherm unit remains cold and is therefore safe to touch. Plastic seals and lubricant also do not become hot. This also allows pre-lubricated bearings to be heated, which is a unique advantage of simatherm units. The grease is not damaged when the bearings are heated, and the latter can be mounted as soon as the preselected temperature is reached.
