SKF’s expanded range of adjustable chocks helps improve the technical and
economic performance of rotating equipment – from engines and generators
to motors and gearboxes
SKF has developed a new range of adjustable chocks with higher load capacity and an increased adjustment range.
The chocks can be used in many industries, including food & beverage, pulp & paper,
rail, marine, offshore, agriculture and power generation. They are typically found in
equipment such as gas, diesel and LNG engines, generators, compressors, electric
motors and gearboxes.
The Vibracon E series – which includes four different models – has improved selflevelling and height adjustment. The chocks allow all types of rotating equipment to
be mounted easily and accurately to base frames and either steel or concrete
foundations.
“They help to simplify the installation of rotating machinery, which improves
technical and economic performance,” says Rene Vermeulen, senior engineering
sales manager at SKF.
The chocks accommodate angular differences of up to 4° between machine and
mounting base – without having to machine the base or install epoxy resin chocks.
This self-levelling ability, combined with height adjustment, reduces the possibility of
a soft foot in the production line. The chocks can also lower the cost of equipment
foundations – whether designed-in or retrofitted
The four products in the Vibracon E range are: carbon steel chocks; surface treated
chocks; stainless steel chocks; and low-profile elements.
Carbon steel chocks are suitable for indoor applications, such as on the factory floor.
Surface-treated products are for more extreme environments such as humid or salty
climates. Stainless steel variants are aimed at the most demanding conditions, such
as in the oil & gas industry. Low-profile elements offer an economic alternative to
more expensive milled chocks, shims, or epoxy resins.
A broad range of specialist adjustment tools – available from SKF – allows
technicians to alter chock height with maximum safety and comfort. In addition, the
chocks are backed by SKF’s expertise in maintenance and shaft alignment.
SKF also offers a product selection tool that simplifies the process of choosing exactly
the right chock for a particular application.
