SLEWING BEARING TECHNOLOGY

MADE IN GERMANY

THE FUTURE TURNS.

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Hanse Drehverbindungen GmbH & Co. KG

Im Seehafen Wismar
Tonnenhofstrae 10a
23970 Wismar
Tel. +49 (0)3841 3030 0
Fax +49 (0)3841 3030 109

info@hdv.de
www.hdv.de

Last update 02 - 2013

Contents
Our unique capabilities and focus .............................................................................................. 04
Large-diameter bearings from Wismar Our machinery.......................................................... 05
What can we do for you? Examples from our production facilities......................................06
Four-point bearings / Eight-point bearings...................................................................... 06
Ball slewing bearings............................................................................................................ 08
Three-row roller slewing bearings...................................................................................... 10
Crossed roller slewing bearings ........................................................................................ 12
Combination bearings.......................................................................................................... 12
Installation, lubrication, maintenance Technical principles............................................. 13
1 Identificaion............................................................................................................................ 13
1.1 Labelling................................................................................................................................... 13
1.2 Drawing numbers................................................................................................................... 14
2 Assembly................................................................................................................................. 14
2.1 Transport and storage........................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Installation................................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.1 Cleaning the slewing bearing.............................................................................................. 15
2.2.2 Markings................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.3 Inspection of the mating structure..................................................................................... 16
2.2.4 Mounting bolts........................................................................................................................ 17
2.3 Assembly instructions........................................................................................................... 19
2.4 Initial test................................................................................................................................... 20
3 Lubrication and maintenance........................................................................................... 20
3.1 Gear teeth................................................................................................................................ 20
3.2 Race.......................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Lubricants................................................................................................................................ 21
3.4 Lubrication intervals.............................................................................................................. 21
3.5 Inspection of mounting bolts............................................................................................... 22
3.6 Inspection of race system.................................................................................................... 22
Technical requirements forms Slewing bearings................................................................. 23

THE FUTURE TURNS.

Our unique capabilities and focus ...

The worlds most advanced machine technology. A few facts:

Workpiece setup with zero-point clamping system
Four-sided machining through chuck with lifting device
Direct drives on all carousel lathes
Machine redundancy

Economical production: Production and setup times are drastically reduced with our machines, which means time and cost savings for you.

Your ideas inspire us: We develop industry-proven custom solutions and innovations. Direct
contact partners, short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies allow us to respond quickly
and flexibly to your needs.

A step further: Our production services include wage labour, flanges and other ring-shaped
products and engineering.

Technically versed employees create complex FEM models for your application.
In motion: Production flows, third-party parts and product portfolio are not static, but are continuously scrutinised for improvement potential.

Made in Germany: Components for our production facilities in Wismar are purchased exclusively from German and European suppliers..

Benefit from our know-how: Our team has decades of experience in a variety of application
areas from medical equipment to bucket wheel excavators.

Wherever you are: Located in the harbour city of Wismar we offer excellent connections to
road, rail and sea transport. Our flexible sales and service team can carry out on-site assessments at short notice and support you in all questions pertaining to the installation, lubrication
and maintenance of your slewing bearings.

Large-diameter bearings from Wismar

Our machinery

Meshing precision: Hobbing and form milling

to 4350mm. A zero-point clamping system and
specially designed Opticut tools for fast highprecision machining.

Fit for any challenge: Vertical and horizontal induction hardening systems ensure uniform and
adequately sized loading zones for your ball and
roller slewing bearings.

Turning, drilling and milling centres in top

form: Four-sided machining through chuck with
lifting device, direct drives on all vertical lathes
and micron-scale production accuracy.

Long-lasting stress relief:

Workpieces up to 6000mm can be annealed
with our tempering furnaces.

THE FUTURE TURNS.

What can we do for you?

Examples from our production facilities
Four-point bearings / Eight-point bearings
The four-point bearing is designed to withstand
average axial forces and overturning moments as
well as high radial forces.
Compared with the four-point bearing, the eightpoint bearing can support higher loads with the
same diameter.
These bearings are typically used in mechanical
and plant engineering, construction machinery,
wind power plants and ship loading / unloading
applications.

Without gear teeth

Model 10

Four-point bearings without gear teeth

DL
mm
2000
2500
3000

Ball
mm
30
30
30

Weight
kg
344
451
599

Da
mm
2126
2626
3147

Di
mm
1874
2374
2853

H
mm
72
72
72

La
mm
2074
2574
3081

Li
mm
1926
2426
2919

H1
mm
63
63
63

H2
mm
63
63
63

n
Stk.
60
72
72

B
mm
26
26
33

M
mm
24
24
30

n1
qty
6
8
8

2000
2500
3000
3500

40
40
40
40

435
602
829
971

2138
2638
3159
3659

1862
2414
2841
3341

90
90
90
90

2086
2586
3093
3593

1914
2414
2907
3407

81
81
81
81

81
81
81
81

60
72
72
80

26
26
33
33

24
24
30
30

6
8
8
10

2000
2500
3000
3500

50
50
50
50

625
797
1075
1272

2150
2650
3171
3671

1850
2350
2829
3329

108
108
108
108

2098
2598
3105
3605

1902
2402
2895
3395

99
99
99
99

99
99
99
99

72
72
80
80

26
26
33
33

24
24
30
30

6
8
10
10

Module z
mm

d0 xm km
mm

b
Tooth force
mm normal

Tooth force
maximum

External gear teeth

Model 11

Four-point bearing with external gear teeth

DL
mm

Ball
mm

Weight
mm

Da
mm

Di
mm

H
mm

La
mm

Li
mm

H1
mm

H2
mm

n
Stk.

B
mm

M
mm

n1 Module
qty
mm

2000
2500
3000

30
30
30

460
680
1054

2181.6
2699.2
3228.8

1874
2374
2853

89
99
119

2074
2574
3081

1960
2426
2919

80
90
110

63
63
63

60
72
72

26
26
33

24
24
30

6
8
8

2000
2500
3000
3500

40
40
40
40

548
835
1300
1854

2193.6
2713.2
3244.8
3758.4

1862
2362
2841
3341

90
109
129
159

2086
2586
3093
3593

1914
2414
2907
3407

81
100
120
150

81
81
81
81

60
72
72
80

26
26
33
33

24
24
30
30

2000
2500
3000
3500

50
50
50
50

693
964
1475
1986

2205.6
2727.2
3260.8
3758.4

1850
2350
2829
3329

108
109
129
159

2098
2598
3105
3605

1902
2402
2895
3395

99
100
120
150

99
99
99
99

72
72
80
80

26
26
33
33

24
24
30
30

b Tooth force
mm
normal

Tooth force
maximum

d0

xm

km
mm

12
14
16

179
190
199

2148
2660
3184

6
7
8

-1.2
-1.4
-1.6

80
90
110

83.5
109.5
153

167
219
306

6
8
8
10

12
14
16
18

180
191
200
206

2160
2674
3200
3708

6
7
8
9

-1.2
-1.4
-1.6
-1.8

81
100
120
150

84.5
121.7
167
234.8

169
243.5
334
469.6

6
8
10
10

12
14
16
18

181
192
201
206

2172
2688
3216
3708

6
7
8
9

-1.2
-1.4
-1.6
-1.8

80
100
120
150

83.5
121.7
167
234.8

167
243.4
334
469.6

Internal gear teeth

Model 12

Four-point bearing with internal gear teeth

DL
mm

Ball
mm

Weight
kg

Da
mm

Di
mm

H
mm

La
mm

Li
mm

H1
mm

H2
mm

n
qty

B
mm

M
mm

n1 Module
qty
mm

2000
2500
3000

30
30
30

456
648
1018

2126
2626
3147

1814.4
2298.8
2771.2

89
99
119

2074
2574
3081

1926
2426
2019

80
90
110

63
63
63

60
72
72

26
26
33

24
24
30

6
8
8

2000
2500
3000
3500

40
40
40
40

546
818
1259
1776

2138
2638
3159
3659

1802.4
2284.8
2755.2
3243.6

90
109
129
159

2086
2586
3093
3593

1914
2414
2907
3407

81
100
120
150

81
81
81
81

60
72
72
80

26
26
33
33

24
24
30
30

2000
2500
3000
3500

50
50
50
50

691
948
1434
2027

2150
2650
3171
3671

1790.4
2270.8
2739.2
3225.6

108
109
129
159

2098
2598
3105
3605

1902
2402
2895
3395

99
100
120
150

99
99
99
99

72
72
80
80

26
26
33
33

24
24
30
30

Tooth force Tooth force

d0

xm

km
mm

b
mm

normal

maximum

12
14
16

152
165
174

1824
2310
2784

-6
-7
-8

1.2
1.4
1.6

80
90
110

83.5
109.5
153

167
219
306

6
8
8
10

12
14
16
18

151
164
173
181

1812
2296
2768
3258

-6
-7
-8
-9

1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8

81
100
120
150

84.5
121.7
167
234.8

169
243.5
334
469.6

6
8
10
10

12
14
16
18

150
163
172
180

1800
2282
2752
3240

-6
-7
-8
-9

1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8

80
100
120
150

83.5
121.7
167
234.8

167
243.5
334
469.6

THE FUTURE TURNS.

Ball slewing bearings

A robust bearing for classic applications.
The two-row ball slewing bearing features a simple
and robust design with adequate play.
This model can be used wherever overturning
moment loads with rapidly changing magnitudes
and positions are found, subjecting the slewing
bearing to continuously fluctuating loads. In contrast, the demands placed on the mating structure
are minimal.
This makes it ideal for use in conveyance systems
such as bucket wheel excavators.

8
Without gear teeth
Model 40

Ball slewing bearing without gear teeth

DL
mm

Ball
mm

Weight
kg

Da
mm

Di
mm

H
mm

La
mm

Li
mm

H1
mm

H2
mm

n
qty

B
mm

M
mm

n1 Module
qty
mm

2000
2500
3000

30
30
30

599
751
1056

2161
2661
3188

1873
2373
2852

120
120
120

2109
2609
3122

1925
2424
2918

91
91
91

114
114
114

60
72
72

26
26
33

24
24
30

6
8
8

2000
2500
3000
3500

40
40
40
40

923
1157
1589
1860

2174
2674
3201
3701

1861
2361
2840
3340

156
156
156
156

2122
2622
3135
3635

1913
2413
2906
3406

117
117
117
117

150
150
150
150

60
72
72
80

26
26
33
33

24
24
30
30

6
8
8
10

2000
2500
3000
3500

50
50
50
50

1195
1496
2032
2387

2192
2692
3219
3719

1848
2348
2827
3327

184
184
184
184

2140
2640
3153
3653

1900
2400
2893
3393

138
138
138
138

178
178
178
178

60
72
72
80

26
26
33
33

24
24
30
30

6
8
8
10

d0

xm

km
mm

b
Tooth force Tooth force
mm
normal
maximum

External teeth
Model 41

Ball slewing bearing with external teeth

DL
mm

Ball
mm

Weight
kg

Da
mm

Di
mm

H
mm

La
mm

Li
mm

H1
mm

H2
mm

n
qty

B
mm

M
mm

30
30
30

733
1032
1581

2217.6
2741.2
3276.8

1873
2373
2852

120
129
149

2109
2609
3122

1925
2425
2918

91
100
120

114
114
114

60
72
72

26
26
33

24
24
30

6
8
8

1. 2000
4. 2500
7. 3000

n1 Module
qty
mm

d0

xm

km
mm

b Tooth force Tooth force

mm
normal
maximum

12
14
16

182
193
202

2184
2702
3232

6
7
8

-1.2
-1.4
-1.6

91
100
120

95
121.7
167

190
243.4
334

2.
5.
8.
10.

2000
2500
3000
3500

40
40
40
40

1011
1343
1816
2483

2234.4
2755.2
3276.8
3794.4

1861
2361
2840
3340

156
156
159
189

2122
2622
3135
3635

1913
2413
2906
3406

117
117
120
150

150
150
150
150

60
72
72
80

26
26
33
33

24
24
30
30

6
8
8
10

12
14
16
18

183
194
202
208

2196
2716
3232
3744

6
7
8
9

-1.2
-1.4
-1.6
-1.8

90
100
120
150

93.9
121.7
167
234

187.8
243.4
334
468

3.
6.
9.
11.

2000
2500
3000
3500

50
50
50
50

1301
1698
2366
3174

2253.6
2769.2
3308.8
3812.4

1848
2348
2827
3327

184
184
186
226

2140
2640
3153
3653

1900
2400
2893
3393

138
138
140
180

178
178
178
178

60
72
72
80

26
26
33
33

24
24
30
30

6
8
8
10

12
14
16
18

185
195
204
209

2220
2730
3264
3762

6
7
8
9

-1.2
-1.4
-1.6
-1.8

100
120
140
160

104.3
146
194.8
281.7

208.6
292
389.6
563.4

d0

xm

km
mm

Internal teeth
Model 42

Ball slewing bearing with internal teeth

DL
mm

Ball
mm

Weight
kg

Da
mm

Di
mm

H
mm

La
mm

Li
mm

H1
mm

H2
mm

n
qty

B
mm

M
mm

n1 Module
qty
mm

b Tooth force Tooth force

mm
normal
maximum

2000
2500
3000

30
30
30

721
960
1518

2127
2627
3148

1778.4
2270.8
2723.2

120
129
149

2075
2575
3082

1891
2391
2878

91
100
120

114
114
114

60
72
72

26
26
33

24
24
30

6
8
8

12
14
16

149
163
171

1788
2282
2736

-6
-7
-8

1.2
1.4
1.6

91
100
120

95
121.7
167

190
243.4
334

2000
2500
3000
3500

40
40
40
40

982
1260
1765
2384

2139
2639
3160
3660

1766.4
2256.8
2723.2
3207.6

156
156
159
189

2087
2587
3094
3594

1878
2378
2865
3365

117
117
120
150

150
150
150
150

60
72
72
80

26
26
33
33

24
24
30
30

6
8
8
10

12
14
16
18

148
162
171
179

1776
2268
2736
3222

-6
-7
-8
-9

1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8

90
100
120
150

94
121.7
167
234

188
243.4
334
468

2000
2500
3000
3500

50
50
50
50

1271
1649
2285
2853

2152
2652
3173
3673

1742.4
2228.8
2691.2
3189.6

184
184
186
206

2100
2600
3107
3607

1860
2360
2847
3347

138
138
140
160

178
178
178
178

60
72
72
80

26
26
33
33

24
24
30
30

6
8
8
10

12
14
16
18

146
160
169
178

1752
2240
2704
3204

-6
-7
-8
-9

1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8

100
120
140
160

104.3
146
194.8
281.7

208.6
292
389.6
563.4

THE FUTURE TURNS.

Three-row roller slewing bearings

These slewing bearing are used in highly demanding conditions. They feature low bearing play and
a uniform low force required to overcome bearing
friction in comparison with the force required to
overcome the inertia of the mass being supported
as well as high static and dynamic load-carrying
capacities. Demands on the mating structuring in
terms of levelness and stiffness are higher than for
all ball slewing bearing types.
Typical applications including rolling mill equipment, heavy-duty cranes and tunnel boring machines.

10
Without gear teeth
Model 30

Three-row roller slewing bearing without gear teeth

DL Ball
mm mm

Weight
kg

Da
mm

Di
mm

H
mm

La
mm

Li
mm

H1
mm

H2
mm

n
qty

B
mm

M
mm

n1 Module
qty
mm

2000
2500

25
25

932
1168

2165
2665

1842
2342

147
147

2113
2613

1894
2394

118
118

138
138

60
72

26
26

24
24

6
8

2000
2500
3000

32
32
32

1248
1566
2115

2179
2679
3206

1824
2324
2803

181
181
181

2127
2627
3140

1876
2376
2869

140
140
140

172
172
172

60
72
72

26
26
33

24
24
30

6
8
8

2500
3000
3500

40
40
40

2293
2754
3515

2715
3250
3743

2284
2784
3266

219
219
219

2649
3149
3665

2350
2850
3344

170
170
170

210
210
210

60
72
80

33
33
39

30
30
36

6
8
10

2500
3000
3500

45
45
45

2455
2937
3744

2720
3220
3748

2278
2778
3260

228
228
228

2654
3154
3670

2344
2844
3338

179
179
179

219
219
219

60
72
80

33
33
39

30
30
36

6
8
10

d0

xm

km
mm

b Tooth force Tooth force

mm
normal
maximum

External teeth
Model 31

Three-row roller slewing bearing with external teeth

DL
mm

Ball
mm

Weight
kg

Da
mm

Di
mm

H
mm

La
mm

Li
mm

H1
mm

H2
mm

n
qty

B
mm

M
mm

n1 Module
qty
mm

d0

xm

km
mm

2000
2500

25
25

1036
1368

2229.6
2741.2

1842
2342

147
149

2113
2613

1894
2394

118
120

138
138

60
72

26
26

24
24

6
8

2000
2500
3000

32
32
32

1351
1766
2421

2241.6
2755.2
3292.8

1824
2324
2803

181
181
181

2127
2527
3140

1876
2376
2869

140
140
140

172
172
172

60
72
72

26
26
33

24
24
30

2500
3000
3500

40
40
40

2460
3014
3736

2783.2
3292.8
3812.4

2284
2784
3284

219
219
219

2649
3149
3649

2350
2850
3350

170
170
170

210
210
210

60
72
80

33
33
39

2500
3000
3500

45
45
45

2661
3277
4324

2796.8
3308.4
3856

2278
2778
3260

228
228
229

2654
3154
3670

2344
2844
3338

179
179
180

219
219
219

60
72
80

b Tooth force Tooth force

mm
normal
maximum

12
14

183
193

2196
2702

6
7

-1.2
-1.4

90
120

93.9
146

187.8
292

6
8
8

12
14
16

184
194
203

2208
2716
3248

6
7
8

-1.2
-1.4
-1.6

90
120
140

93.9
146
194.8

187.8
292
389.6

30
30
36

6
8
10

14
16
18

196
203
209

2744
3248
3762

7
8
9

-1.4
-1.6
-1.8

120
140
160

146
194.7
250.4

292
389.4
500.8

33
33
39

30
30
36

6
8
10

16
18
20

172
181
190

2752
3258
3800

8
9
10

-1.6
-1.8
-2

140
160
180

194.8
250.4
313

389.6
500.8
626

d0

xm

km
mm

Internal teeth
Model 32

Three-row roller slewing bearing with internal teeth

DL Ball
mm mm

Weight
kg

Da
mm

Di
mm

H
mm

La
mm

Li
mm

H1
mm

H2
mm

n
qty

B
mm

M
mm

n1 Module
qty
mm

b Tooth force Tooth force

mm
normal
maximum

2000
2500

25
25

1005
1356

2158
2658

1778.4
2256.8

147
149

2106
2606

1887
2387

118
120

138
138

60
72

26
26

24
24

6
8

12
14

149
162

1788
2268

-6
-7

1.2
1.4

90
120

93.9
146

187.8
292

2000
2500
3000

32
32
32

1325
1763
2397

2176
2676
3197

1766.4
2242.8
2707.2

181
181
181

2124
2624
3131

1873
2373
2860

140
140
140

172
172
172

60
72
72

26
26
33

24
24
30

6
8
8

12
14
16

148
161
170

1776
2254
2720

-6
-7
-8

1.2
1.4
1.6

90
120
140

93.9
146
194.8

187.8
292
389.6

2500
3000
3500

40
40
40

2480
3016
3869

2716
3216
3734

2214.4
2707.2
3171.6

219
219
219

2650
3150
3656

2351
2851
3335

170
170
170

210
210
210

60
72
80

33
33
39

30
30
36

6
8
10

14
16
18

159
170
177

2226
2720
3186

-7
-8
-9

1.4
1.6
1.8

120
140
160

146
194.8
250.4

292
389.6
500.8

2500
3000
3500

45
45
45

2706
3309
4282

2722
3222
3740

2195.2
2685.6
3144

228
228
229

2656
3156
3662

2346
2846
3330

179
179
180

219
219
219

60
72
80

33
33
39

30
30
36

6
8
10

16
18
20

138
150
158

2208
2700
3160

-8
-9
-10

1.6
1.8
2

140
160
180

194.8
250.4
313

389.6
500.8
626

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Crossed roller slewing bearings

Crossed roller bearings are used to support high
radial forces as well as average axial forces and
overturning moment loads.
They also offer low or zero bearing play and uniform bearing friction. The demands on stiffness
and levelness of the mating structure are higher
in comparison with those placed on ball slewing
bearings.
These bearings are used in mechanical and plant
engineering, medical equipment and antenna
equipment.

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Combination bearings
Combination bearings are used in conditions of
high axial forces and relatively low overturning moment loads.
In a combination bearing the roller race takes up
the axial loads, whereas the ball race handles radial forces and provides lift-off protection. These
slewing bearings are preferably used with large
diameters.
Applications include bulk handling and conveyance equipment.

Installation, lubrication, maintenance

Technical principles
The following instructions give you all the information you need to install and maintain a slewing
bearing from Hanse Drehverbindungen GmbH &
Co. KG. These instructions must be supplied with
your product or the end product or be incorporated into the installation and maintenance inst-

ructions for the product. All steps listed here must

be carried out by sufficiently qualified employees.
These instructions can also be supplied in electronic form and in other languages. The instructions
are included with every product.

1 Identification
1.1

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Labelling

Every product made by Hanse Drehverbindungen GmbH & Co. KG is labelled by means of a rating
plate. The rating plate contains the specific product ID and order tracking data.

Additional data such as customer-specific lubricants, product names and part numbers can optionally
be added to the rating plate.

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1.2

Drawing numbers

The drawing number is specified by Hanse Drehverbindungen GmbH & Co. KG. It indicates the information that needs to be taken into account for adherence to the instructions. The elements of the
drawing number are explained in the example below.

ring diameter
rolling element diameter
slewing bearing model and gear teeth

2 Assembly
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2.1

Transport and storage

Slewing bearings are delicate machine elements and must be handled carefully. They
should be transported and stored in horizontal
position only without contacting other objects.
Large slewing bearings are stabilised by
means of transport frames.
This frame should only be removed after installation. Unless otherwise agreed, the slewing bearings are oiled and wrapped in film
before being delivered.
The packaging provides protection against
moisture ingress for six months in covered areas. Longer storage times, or long-term preservation, require use of a special preservative and special packaging (supplied upon
request).

2.2 Installation
2.2.1 Cleaning the slewing bearing
If there is an oil film or anti-corrosion coating on the surface it must be removed using a commercial
degreaser prior to installation. Paintbrushes or other brushes can be used for cleaning. Lubricated gear
teeth should not be cleaned.

CAUTION:
The solvent may not come in contact with
the seals or penetrate into the race system.
When cleaning the slewing bearing ensure that no solvent seeps into the ground or
otherwise burdens the environment.

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2.2.2 Markings
The functional reliability of the slewing bearing is
mainly dependent upon the position of the filler
plug or the hardness gap (soft spot). The soft

spot marks the start and end points of the induction hardening transition zone and can be identified through the letter S stamped into the ring.

The hardness gap and filler plug must

be mounted in the region of minimum
load. This zone is 90 to the lever arm
axis of the load moment. Slewing bearings with gear teeth are marked with two
colour-coded teeth at the point of greatest deviation of the segment from circular form (maximum runout). The backlash should be adjusted at this point.

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2.2.3 Inspection of the mating structure

The bearing ring contact surfaces must be level,
dry, clean and free of grease. Foreign matter such
as paint residue, weld spatter and other irregularities must be removed. The mounting holes in
the slewing bearing must be aligned with the drill

holes in the mating structure. Planar and angular deviations must be determined and checked
against the allowable values given in table 1 to ensure compliance.

Table 1
Allowable planar and angular deviations

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Ring
in mm to

Allowable planar deviations

For two-row
For four-point /
ball slewing bearings eight-point
in mm
bearings in mm

For three-row roller

slewing bearings /
combination bearings in mm

1500

0.25

0.19

0.12

2000

0.30

0.22

0.15

2500

0.35

0.25

0.17

4000

0.40

0.30

0.20

5000

0.50

0.40

0.30

Planar deviation in a 180 section may only reach

the maximum value and rise and fall uniformly
once. The angular deviation may not be larger

than half the planar deviation for a 100mm flange

width.

2.2.4 Mounting bolts

The function and service life of the slewing bearing and the product are mainly determined by the
bolted joint. The slewing bearing must be fastened
using the bolts specified in the technical proposal.
Quantity, diameter, quality and tightening torque
specifications must be adhered to. Tightening

bolt grade
friction between threaded coupling elements and
friction between contact surface and nut

The values given in table 2 apply to lightly oiled

threads and contact surfaces with a coefficient
of friction (COF) of (thread) = (head) = 0.14. For
bolt grades M30 and higher the tightening torque

changes with changing COF. In such cases we

recommend using the following tightening procedure:

hydraulic tensioning device (torsion-free preload)

application of bolt preload through measurement of strain

Locking elements such as lock or spring washers

may NOT be used.
The bolt preload acts as a locking mechanism. For

torques for torque spanners should be taken from

table 2 and preloads for tightening using hydraulic
tensioning devices should be taken from table 3.
The tightening torques are dependent upon the
following factors:

large bolt preloads the allowable contact stress

between

nut / bolt head and slewing bearing

nut / bolt head and mating structure

can be exceeded. In this case quenched and tempered washers must be used.

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Table 2
Preloads for mounting bolts with metric coarse thread according to DIN 13
Grade
Bolt
M10
M12
M14
M16
M18
M20
M22
M24
M27
M30

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FM
kN
26
38.5
53
72
91
117
146
168
221
270

8.8
MA
kNm
51
87
140
215
300
430
580
740
1100
1500

FM
kN
38.5
56
77
106
129
166
208
239
315
385

10.9
MA
kNm
75
130
205
310
430
620
830
1060
1550
2100

FM
kN
45
66
90
124
151
194
243
280
370
450

12.9
MA
kNm
87
150
240
370
510
720
970
1240
1850
2500

Given a scatter (tolerance) of 10% for the torque spanner

the tightening torque is Mt = Mt * 0.9
Mt = Tightening torque for spanner in Nm
F0.2 = Preload at 0.2% offset in kN
Fi = Preload at 90% proof load in kN

Table 3
Preloads with use of hydraulic tensioning devices for bolts with metric thread with large clearance according to DIN 2510 sheet 2
Grade
Bolt

M20
M24
M27
M30
M33
M36
M42
M45
M48
M52
M56

8.8
F0.2
kN
153
221
290
354
440
518
714
834
941
1126
1300

FM
kN
137
199
261
319
396
466
642
750
846
1013
1170

10.9
F0.2
FM
kN
kN
218
315
413
504
627
738
1018
1189
1340
1604
1852

196
283
372
454
564
664
916
1070
1206
1443
1666

12.9
F0.2
kN
255
368
484
590
734
864
1191
1391
1568
1877
2168

If a hydraulic tensioning device is used the bolt

preload may not exceed 90% of the yield stress.
The space requirements for the device must be ta-

FM
kN
229
331
435
531
660
777
1071
1251
1411
1689
1951

ken into account in the sizing of the mating structure.

2.3 Assembly instructions

A: Check the mating structure.

B: Lay the slewing bearing on the mating structure.
C: Position the hardness gap (marking S) in
the region of minimum load.
D: Check that the slewing bearing is completely resting on the mating structure using a leaf
gauge (see table 1).
E: Check the sizes and grades of the mounting
bolts according to the calculation (for threaded
holes the bolts may not be resting in the thread
runout).
Insert bolts without force to avoid distorting the
slewing bearing.
F: Fasten the rings without external load.
G: First tighten the toothed ring (for slewing bearings without gear teeth first tighten the ring
with the point load).

H: Lightly grease the bolt thread to compensate for different coefficients of friction.

I: Tighten bolts diametrically.

J: Rotate the free ring by several turns.

K: Preload all bolts to the specified value.

L: Screw the free ring to the mating structure in

the same way as described above.

M: Before final tightening check the backlash

and set to 0.030.04 * module using a leaf
gauge or lead wire.

N: Relubricate the slewing bearing until fresh

grease exits from the sealing system.

CAUTION:
Welding of slewing bearings or welding in the vicinity of the mating
structure is not permitted.
Heating the slewing bearing deforms and impairs the function of the
bearing, resulting in premature failure. All grease nipples must be easily
accessible to enable relubrication through all lubrication points.

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2.4 Initial test

Prior to initial operation the measurement described in section 3.6 must be carried out to determine the bearing clearance in new condition.

The bearing clearance increases under operating

conditions. It is required for later determination of
the service life limit.

3 Lubrication and maintenance

The gear teeth and the race system must be lubricated:

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after each cleaning and

before and after long periods of downtime (e.g. winter shutdown)

Regular lubrication is mandatory. The race and gear teeth must be relubricated for the first time immediately after installation. Only use acid-free, non-resinous, water-resistant grease. Use lubricants in
accordance with table 4. Please contact our sales or application technology staff regarding use of other
lubricants or mixing different race greases.

3.1

Gear teeth

The slewing bearing is delivered with oiled gear teeth unless otherwise agreed. Lubrication must be
carried out immediately after installation. The same lubricant should always be used if possible. Prior
to lubrication the teeth must be cleaned. The lubricant should then be sprayed on or applied using a
paintbrush.

3.2 Race
Greasing supplies the race with fresh lubricant. Old lubricant contaminated with abraded particles, embedded dirt and condensed water is forced out. The grease reduces friction, seals and protects against
corrosion. When delivered the race system is filled with one of the quality greases listed in the table.

When relubricating use the same lubricant

Clean the grease nipple prior to lubricating
Slowly rotate the bearing during the lubrication process
Refill by adding grease until a fresh grease collar is built up in the bearing gaps or seals

3.3 Lubricants
Table 4
Lubricants for race and gear teeth
Supplier

Race system

Gear teeth

Fuchs Europe
Designation

Renolit FEP 2

Application range

-20C to +130C

Fuchs Lubritec
Designation

Stabyl EOS E2

Gleitmo 585k

Application range

-40C to +120C

-45C to +130C

Klber Lubrication
Designation

Klberplex BEM 41-141

Anwendungsbereich

-40C to +150C

Shell
Designation

Rhodina BBZ

Application range

-55C to +100C

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3.4 Lubrication intervals

CAUTION:
Sufficient lubrication and regular lubrication intervals are
prerequisites for ensuring a long slewing bearing life.

The lubrication intervals are dependent upon:

the bearing model and

the operating and ambient conditions

The following guidelines generally apply for typical applications:

slewing bearings with ball race systems: every 100200 operating hours
slewing bearings with roller race systems: every 50100 operating hours

More frequent lubrication is required in the following conditions

aggressive and very dirty environments (e.g. seawater, steel mill equipment)
extreme temperature fluctuations
continuous rotation

For centralised lubrication systems the amount of grease must be adapted to the given operating conditions (min. 1g grease per hour of operation and lubrication point).

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3.5 Inspection of mounting bolts

CAUTION:
The mounting bolts must be regularly inspected.
Bolt damage leads to loss of bolt preload and hence necessarily to detachment of the slewing bearing.
The bolts must be tightened to compensate for settling phenomena in the
joints.
The specified bolt preload must be maintained. During inspection the
bolts must be relieved of external tensile loads. Initial inspection must be
carried out after approx. 100 hours of operation. After that inspection must
be carried out every 500 operating hours, or at least twice a year. The inspection interval should be adapted to the given operating conditions and/
or applicable product-based inspection requirements.

3.6 Inspection of race system

NOTE:
Regular inspection of the race system yields information on the wear condition of the slewing bearing.

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The slewing bearings have a certain amount of play (clearance) in as-delivered condition. Wear of the
race system increases the play and lowers the superstructure.
The bearing clearance is made up of the following components:

effects from the connecting structure

elastic deflection of the bearing
the actual bearing play

For determining the increase in bearing clearance the tilting clearance must be determined prior to initial
use. Subsequent measurements should be made every 1000 operating hours, or at least once a year. If a
significant increase in clearance is measured the inspection intervals must be shortened. If the maximum
value has been reached the bearing may no longer be used and a replacement bearing must be installed.
Important Information
We do not accept liability for any loss or damage arising from:

failure to follow these installation and maintenance instructions or

errors or omissions in the distribution of these contents to third parties.

The technical properties of your slewing bearings can be found in our documentation or the respective technical proposals. Should you have any problems or questions our sales team or application
technology staff would be pleased to assist you further.

Application Data Sheet

Slewing Rings
Fragebogen zur Lagerauslegung Questionnaire for bearing calculation
Firma
Company
Strasse
Street
Ort
Town
Land
Country
Einsatzfall des Lagers Lage der Drehachse
bearing use for
position of rotary axis

Verzahnung
gear
Aussenverzahnung
outer gear
Innenverzahnung
inner gear
ohne Verzahnung
without gear
Lagerdrehzahl
no. Of revoulution
normal
maximum

Name
Telefon
Fax

email
Lageranordnung
position of the bearing
aufliegend
horizontal
lay on
hngend
vertikal
hanging
Bewegungsart
kind of movement
Einstellbewegungen
adjust movements
Schwenkbewegungen
svivel movement
Drehbewegungen
turning movements
Schwenkwinkel pro Zeiteinheit
svivelangel per time period
normal
maximum

Verzahnungsdaten/gear data
Lagerdaten
bearing data
Modul
modul
Zhnezahl
no. of teeth
Zahnbreite
tooth face width
Profilverschiebung
addendum modification
Kopfkrzung
addendum reduction
Verzahnungsdaten frei whlbar
gear data free choiceable

Ritzeldaten
pinion data

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GmbH & Co. KG
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23970 Wismar
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Fragebogen zur Lagerauslegung Questionnaire for bearing calculation

Umfangskraft je Antrieb
tangential force for each motor

Anzahl Antriebe
no. of motors

normal

Position der Antriebe

zueinander

maximum

position of the motors

to each other

versetzt
displaced

Auendurchmesser
outer diameter
Innendurchmesser
inner diameter
Bevorzugte Lagergre
Prefered bearing dimensions

Bauhhe
height of the bearing
Auenring
outer ring

Art der Befestigungsbohrungen

kind of mountening holes

Innenring
inner ring

Umgebungsbedingungen (Staub, Wasser, chemische Einfle, Temperatur)

environ conditions (dust, water, chemical influenz,temperture)

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23970 Wismar
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Fragebogen zur Lagerauslegung Questionnaire for bearing calculation

Beschreibung Lastfall
description loadcase

Axiallast
axial load

Radiallast
radial load

Kippmoment
tilting moment

Drehzahl
no. of revoulution

% Anteil
% part

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Extrem- und Testlasten fr statische Sicherheit

Extreme- and Testloads for static safety
Beschreibung Lastfall
description loadcase

Axiallast
axial load

Radiallast
radial load

Please copy, fill in and send

to:
Kippmoment
tilting moment

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23970 Wismar
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