Achieve a constant electrical

performance: even in high humidity

INSOCOAT bearings
Whenever electric current passes
through rolling bearings, there is a risk
of electrical erosion, which is a threat to
the reliability of your machines.
Electrical erosion can damage and
degrade bearings in traction motors,
electric motors and generators,
resulting in costly maintenance and loss
of valuable uptime.
With an improved insulating coating,
INSOCOAT bearings combat electrical
erosion and provide constant electrical
performance, even in high humidity. By
preventing unscheduled downtime and
unplanned maintenance, INSOCOAT
bearings create value for your business.

New product features

• Improved plasma spray coating Diagram 1
process Comparison of ohmic resistance under humid environment
• Improved ceramic layer and sealant
Riso [MΩ]
• Clearly visible new colour of coating
10 000
• Updated electrical speciications

This leads to
• Enhanced protection against electric 1 000
current damage even in humid
climates (diagram 1)
• High degree of robustness during
transport and handling 100

• Increased minimum ohmic resistance

value of 200 MOhm (table 1)
• Bearings tested to withstand voltages
10
of at least 3 000 V DC 0 5 10 15 20
Time [days]
INSOCOAT bearings with improved coating New speciication, 200 MΩ
INSOCOAT bearings with previous coating Previous speciication, 50 MΩ
INSOCOAT bearing INSOCOAT bearing with
with previous coating new improved coating

Consistent electrical Table 1

performance INSOCOAT speciications, T ≤ 40 °C, rH ≤ 60%

INSOCOAT bearings have been SKF speciication Breakdown voltage Minimum electrical
designation sufix resistance
signiicantly developed and improved,
but the basic bearing designation and [V] DC [MΩ]

the mechanical properties of the coating

remain unchanged. Outer ring coating Inner ring coating

We have also clearly deined the SKF standard layer

VL0241 VL2071 3 000 200
measurement procedure of the electri-
cal properties of each bearing, to make SKF advanced layer
VL0246 VL2076 3 000 400
it as straight-forward as possible to use
in your applications.
With our unique coating and bearing
manufacturing capabilities, we can help
you to apply the most appropriate
option for your requirements.

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