Traction Motor Bearing Unit for GT- 46 TM

Customer Issue-
Current design have complicated labyrinth system at drive
end and non drive end
More time for maintenance and re-greasing
Customer Expectation-
Simplify the design
Ease of assembly & maintenance
Customer want to shift from oil to grease lubrication at
Drive end side
Business Case-
Total potential of 800-900 Bearing units of each type after
successful trial run on 10-12 motors for one year
Bearing Designation-
Insulated bearings- BC1-7088-A & BB1-7009-BB
Traction motor Bearing Unit :
Current Status SKF- BB1 7009 BB & BC1 7088A
SKF has conducted technical presentation on TMBU at (above picture is shown only for reference)
customers end
Customer has accepted initial technical proposal
SKF is working on the technical feasibility!

SKF Group