Technical Data Sheet: Rothe Erde Large Diameter Slewing Bearing

ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde
Technical Data Sheet

Rothe Erde Large Diameter Slewing Bearing
Material No.: 83126670

Drawing No.: 190.50.5050.000.49.1512
Rothe Erde No.: 46-92944 / 60142389
Customer: Drammen / N
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Lippstadt Factory
Application Engineering & Service
Beckumer Straße 87
D-59555 Lippstadt
Tel.: 02941 / 741-3290
Fax.: 02941 / 741-3400
E-Mail: service.rotheerde@thyssenkrupp.com
ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde GmbH Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Dr.-Ing. Karsten Kroos
Tremoniastraße 5 - 11, 44137 Dortmund Management Board: Dipl.-Kfm. Winfried Schulte (Chairman), Dr. Arno Schuppert
Telefon: +49 (0) 231 186-0, Company domicile: Dortmund
Telefax: +49 (0) 231 186-2500 Commercial court: Local Court Dortmund, HRB 10591
e-mail: rotheerde@thyssenkrupp.com VAT-ID-Nr.: DE811460194
Internet: www.thyssenkrupp-rotheerde.com Tax No.: 112/5795/0833
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Design Dept. / C. Steimann
Date: 25.11.2013 Rothe Erde No.: 46-92944 / 60142389 Page 1 of 19
Document No.: 13476_00 Drawing No.: 190.50.5050.000.49.1512
Table of contents
1 Revision status ....................................................................................................... 3

2 Bearing data........................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Main dimensions and weight .............................................................................. 4
2.2 Material data ................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Information regarding the fixing of the slewing bearing .......................................... 4
2.4 Environmental conditions .................................................................................. 5
3 Calculation ............................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Coordinate system ........................................................................................... 6
3.1.1 Term definition for applied loads .................................................................. 6
3.2 Raceway calculation ......................................................................................... 7
3.2.1 Raceway loads .......................................................................................... 7
3.2.2 Bearing life calculation corresponding to raceway loads .................................. 8
3.3 Bolt calculation ................................................................................................ 8
4 Lubrication ............................................................................................................. 9
5 Installation, Lubrication and Maintenance Instructions for Bearings ............................... 10
5.1 Transport and Handling ................................................................................... 10
5.2 Storage:........................................................................................................ 10
5.3 Installation .................................................................................................... 11
5.3.1 Preparation of installation ......................................................................... 11
5.3.2 Bolted connection .................................................................................... 12
5.3.3 Bolts outer ring ....................................................................................... 12
5.3.4 Bolts inner ring........................................................................................ 13
5.3.5 Operation temperature ............................................................................. 14
5.4 Lubrication: ................................................................................................... 14
5.4.1 Lubrication Raceway ................................................................................ 14
5.4.2 Re-lubrication quantities and intervals for raceway system............................. 15
5.4.3 Notes .................................................................................................... 15
5.5 Inspection ..................................................................................................... 16
5.5.1 Bolt check .............................................................................................. 16
5.5.2 Check of the sealing system ...................................................................... 16
5.5.3 Check of the raceway system .................................................................... 17
5.5.4 Grease sampling / analyses ...................................................................... 18
5.6 Disposal at the end of the useful life .................................................................. 19
5.7 ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde Service assistance ..................................................... 19
Enclosure:
1 Revision status
Revision status Date Issued by Checked by Modifications

00 25.11.2013 C. Steimann R. Henze new document
2 Bearing data
2.1 Main dimensions and weight

Outer diameter DA 5341 mm
Inner diameter DI 4733 mm
Height H 240 mm
Weight approx. 7300 kg
2.2 Material data

Inner ring(s) 42CRMO4V
Outer ring(s) 42CRMO4V
2.3 Information regarding the fixing of the slewing bearing

Bolts Bolts
Unit
Outer ring Inner ring
Hole circle diameter Ø 5247 4816 mm
Number of bolts n 108 108
Bolt size M 36 36
Borehole distribution equal equal
Clamping length 180 285 mm
Property class of bolts DIN
EN ISO 898-1: 2013, 10.9 10.9
also used for bolts >M39
Tightening factor 1,4 1,4
Stress cross section 786,38 786,38 mm²
Nom. Preload 90 90 %
Loctite necessary between
yes yes
the contact surfaces
Coefficient of friction in the
thread + under the bolt head μ 0,140 0,140
support
Thread of the bolts rolled
no no
after heat treatment
665,28 665,28 kN
Assembly pretensioning
force 475,2 475,2 kN
We assume that no bolts with particular characteristics (coating, cross-sections) are used
on your part.
The customer must check whether a sufficient space has been taken into consideration
for the tightening tools used.
The bolt design with the a.m. data is based on a torsion-resistant and bending-stiff
companion structure.
Please check the clamping length of the fastening bolts.

We would like to point out that a clamping length less than 5 times of the thread diameter
can cause an early loss of the bolt preload and that therefore in such cases a regular
check of the preload has to be carried out. In principle a sufficient preload of the bolts has
to be guaranteed for the complete service life.
If the bolt size is larger than M30 (1 1/8”) or the tightening factor Alpha-A is smaller than
1.6 or the nominal bolt preload is higher than 70% pretensioning by a hydraulical
tensioning device is recommended.
Irrespective of the tightening procedure the minimum assembly preload FM, min has to be
ensured.
If the bolts are preloaded by a hydraulical tensioning device (axial torsionfree) threads
with large play, however, with full shaft have to be used (e.g. as per DIN 2510). The nut
height has to be determined with the bolt supplier.
2.4 Environmental conditions

The bearing is suitable for operating temperatures ranging from -25 °C to 60 °C.
This considers that all bearing rings will equally heat up or cool down respectively.
For higher or lower operating temperatures and/or temperature differences between the
outer and inner rings we must be advised beforehand for our review.
3 Calculation
The dimensioning was established from the following listed load cases which have been
determined from your details.
This calculation assumes that our Instructions for Installation, Lubrication and
Maintenance are carried out.
We assume that, either through turbulence or other enviromental influences that no

higher as the above defined loads occur.
If higher loads or other load combinations occur Rothe Erde has to be informed about
these loads for review.
3.1 Coordinate system
3.1.1 Term definition for applied loads
Axial load
√ Radial load
√ Tilting moment
Torque
3.2 Raceway calculation

The calculated static safety in the following table refers to the specifically most loaded raceway.
This calculation is subject to a bearing installation into a torsion-resistant and bending-stiff companion structure.
3.2.1 Raceway loads

Axial load Radial load Tilting moment Speed Amount Type of rotation Static raceway safety
Load Description Fa[kN] Fr[kN] Mk[kNm] n of time
case [1/min] [%] Actual Required
1 Max. working load 18300 1830 10235 1,6 0 Continuous motions 4,48 1,45
Extreme load e.g. shocks or out of
2 29200 9200 51465 0 0 --- 1,31 1
operation
3 Service load 12810 1281 7165 0,750 100 Continuous motions 6,4 1,45
3.2.2 Bearing life calculation corresponding to raceway loads

Load cases taken as basis: 3
DIN ISO 281 (L10) as well as corresponding analyses in the offices of ThyssenKrupp
Rothe Erde GmbH are the basis for the bearing life calculation. For large diameter
slewing bearings this bearing life can only be regarded as a benchmark. It is not part of
any warranty.
Hours Rotations
Nominal total bearing life: 22014 990 630
3.3 Bolt calculation

The bearing contact surfaces have to be treated with Loctite 586. Inactive surfaces
(inactive surfaces such as e.g. galvanized and coated surfaces etc.) have to be first
treated with the activator 7471. Loctite 586 must only be applied to the non-activated
surface. If both sides are active, or if Loctite is applied onto the activator premature
curing may result (drying within a few minutes).
4 Lubrication
Upon supply of the bearing, the raceway is filled with a lithium-saponified grease
according to the RE-Catalogue, latest edition.
Please refer to the special Rothe Erde Installation, Lubrication and Maintenance
Instructions where re-greasing intervals and amounts are mentioned.
5 Installation, Lubrication and Maintenance Instructions for Bearings
5.1 Transport and Handling
DANGER
Danger of life by overhead load
 Do NOT step underneath the load
 Use suitable slings
 Use suitable lifting devices
Like any other machine component bearings also require careful handling. Transport and
storage is to be carried out only in horizontal position with suitable lifting tools / load
securing devices. Bearing weight without crate is approx. 7300 kg. Radial impacts must
be absolutely avoided.
If the bearing is delivered without transport bolts, the transport threads will be marked in
color and/or provided with the information “lifting point”.
Attention: The chain angle ß may not exceed max. 60°.
5.2 Storage:
Caution
Sensitive surface
 Do not open the packing with a
sharp blade
 Surface may be damaged
The storage of the bearing has to be done in horizontal position.
The non coated outer surfaces of the bearing are protected with the anti-corrosion agent
VCI 369 H/10 (P) and the raceway system is filled with grease.
Maximum permissible storage periods:

approx. 6 months - roofed storage areas,
approx. 12 months - closed, temperature-controlled rooms (temperature > 12°C).
During storage or partly assembled bearings please note chapter: Lubrication / Notes
Longer storage periods will require a special packing!
5.3 Installation
5.3.1 Preparation of installation
CAUTION
Risk of skin irritation caused by
preservative
 Safety gloves must be worn for
removal
 Pay attention to the producer’s data
If delivery is done with a transport cross bracing, this will have to be

removed/dismounted before installation.
The installation of the bearing has to be done in the vertical axis of rotation!
The preservation has to be removed from the contact surfaces of the bearing. This can be
done with an alkaline cleaner.
Attention: Prevent any cleaner from contacting the seals and from entering into the
raceways! Do not paint the seals!
A flat contact surface free from grease and oil is required for the bearing installation.
The bearing contact surfaces have to be checked with regard to evenness deviation. Max.
acceptable evenness deviation, acc. to DIN EN ISO 1101 is 0,3 mm. Over a sector of
180° this maximum value may only be reached once.
DANGER
Entrapment hazard when putting the
load down
 Location control before putting the
load down
 Mind the staff
The unhardened zone between the beginning and the end of the raceway hardening is
marked on the inner resp. outer diameter of each bearing ring by a punched-in letter “S”
(type plate).
For a ring with point load the soft spot „S“ should be positioned outside of the main load
area.
If the main area of operation is known for the application, then the soft spot position is
also to be placed at the circumferentially loaded ring outside of the main load area.
Possible enclosed supplies, seals, O-rings, grease nipples etc. have to be used.
5.3.2 Bolted connection
CAUTION
adhesive
 Safety gloves must be worn for
removal
The radial loads will not be transmitted through the frictional bond of the bolts clamping
force.
In order to prove a calculative evidence of an adequate safety against the frictional bond,
the contact surfaces have to be coated with Loctite 586.
Inactive surfaces (inactive surfaces are for example: galvanized and coated surfaces,
aluminum surfaces, non-metallic surfaces, etc.) must be pretreated with the activator
“7471 ACTIVATOR T“ from Loctite. Loctite-586 must only be applied to the non-activated
surface. If both sides are active, or if Loctite is applied onto the activator, premature
curing may result.
Attention: Check the bolt lengths, in the loaded bolt section at least six free thread turns
and the minimum bolt length must be assured.
The surface pressure under the bolt head or nut must not exceed the acceptable limit
values.
When exceeding the surface pressure limit, suitable washers have to be used.
Information, see www.thyssenkrupp-rotheerde.com
5.3.3 Bolts outer ring

Connect the bearing with the companion structure and check the congruence of the bolt
holes in the bearing with the bore holes of the companion structure! To aid bearing
positioning 3 evenly distributed guide pins can be used.
With nonconfirmity the bearing could be slightly distorted /deformed.
Insert all bearing fixing bolts M 36 of strength class 10.9 hand-tight.
The bolts must be carefully pretensioned crosswise (see sketch) to 665,28 KN by means
of a suitable tensioning equipment.
According to our calculations a minimum bolt tensioning force of 475,2 KN is required
after tightening for the whole service life of the bearing.
Provide for a complete revolution after the 8th bolt crosswise. The pretension of the bolt
having been tightened first is influenced by the tensioning of the further bolts. Thus it is
necessary to provide for at least two revolutions.
5.3.4 Bolts inner ring

Connect the bearing with the companion structure and check the congruence of the bolt
holes in the bearing with the bore holes of the companion structure! To aid bearing
positioning 3 evenly distributed guide pins can be used.
With nonconfirmity the bearing could be slightly distorted /deformed.
Insert all bearing fixing bolts M 36 of strength class 10.9 hand-tight.
The bolts must be carefully pretensioned crosswise (see sketch) to 665,28 KN by means
of a suitable tensioning equipment.
According to our calculations a minimum bolt tensioning force of 475,2 KN is required
after tightening for the whole service life of the bearing.
Provide for a complete revolution after the 8th bolt crosswise. The pretension of the bolt
having been tightened first is influenced by the tensioning of the further bolts. Thus it is
necessary to provide for at least two revolutions.
5.3.5 Operation temperature

The bearing is suitable for operating temperatures ranging from -25 °C to 60 °C. This
considers that all bearing rings will equally heat up or cool down respectively.
5.4 Lubrication:
5.4.1 Lubrication Raceway
Caution
lubricants
 Safety gloves must be worn when
handling lubricants
On delivery the bearing is adequately greased.
The grease filling shall reduce friction, seal and protect against corrosion. That is why re-
lubrication has to be done always copiously so that a grease collar of fresh grease will
form over the whole circumference of the bearing gap resp. seals.
Preferably the lubricants listed in the table hereinafter should be used. These raceway
greases are exclusively KP 2 K-greases, i.e. lithium saponified mineral oils of the NLGI-
class 2 with EP additives.
The lubricants listed hereinafter can be mixed with each other.

To provide for an equal grease distribution in the bearing raceway system the use of an
automatic lubrication system is recommended.
This has to be adjusted to pulsed intervals.
When automatic lubrication systems are in service the pumpability of the lubricant has to
be confirmed by the lubrication system manufacturer.
Lubricant specific questions have to be clarified with the lubricant producer.

Note: Lubricants can be water-polluting and hazardous; the national laws and regulations
have to be observed.
5.4.2 Re-lubrication quantities and intervals for raceway system

The first re-lubrication of the raceways is done immediately after installation.
The greases listed in the table have been released for our bearings and have been tested
with regard to compatibility with the spacers and seals used by ThyssenKrupp Rothe
Erde.
Raceway 
Producer Name Temperature in °C

Aral  Aralub HLP 2 -30 up to +120
Castrol  Spheerol EPL 2 -20 up to +140
Fuchs Lubritech  Lagermeister EP 2 -20 up to +130
Mobil  Mobilux EP 2 -20 up to +130
Klüber  CENTOPLEX EP 2 -20 up to +120
Shell  Gadus S2 V220 2 -25 up to +130
TOTAL  Multis EP 2 -25 up to +120
The re-lubrication quantity for the raceway shall be min. 2 liter per week.
If necessary the re-lubrication quantity has to be adapted to the work cycles.
It has to be distributed acc. to the number of lubrication holes.
5.4.3 Notes
Manuel re-lubrication is done during rotation or slewing of the bearing.
Before and after long periods of equipment disuse (approx. 3 months) a re-lubrication is
absolutely required. This also applies to delayed commissioning and / or partly
assembled equipment / bearings, where preservation of exposed metallic bearing
surfaces and bolt holes must be performed immediately. The preservation must be
regularly inspected, it must be assured, that no corrosion can occur.
Alternatively for partly assembled bearings a storage environment equivalent to long-term
packaging can be created.
- preservation of the exposed metallic surfaces e.g. threads and holes/drillings
- Ensure that the relative humidity is ≤ 40 % (permanent temperature and humidity

control).
- Temperature range -20° + 40°
With partly assembled bearings/slewing rings an inspection after 24 months by

ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde is meaningful.
In view of the different parameters and operating conditions these can only be reference
values.
5.5 Inspection
5.5.1 Bolt check
It must be assured that throughout the whole service life of the bearing an adequate high
bolt pretension will be maintained. Due to practical experiences a retightening of the bolts
is recommended for compensation of the settling phenomena.
For a bearing with surface coating we recommend a re-tightening of the bearing fixing
bolts after approx. one day.
5.5.2 Check of the sealing system

The seals and the sealing system should be checked at least every 6 months.
If the bearing is equipped with a sealing compound at the ring segments these must be
checked and if necessary reconditioned after consulting ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde.
Any dirt/contamination must be removed.

If the seals are damaged they have to be replaced.
When cleaning the equipment/machine attention must be paid that no cleaning fluids will
get into contact with the seals or penetrate the raceways.
All seals have to be sufficiently protected by the companion structure against mechanical
damage, heavy dirt, direct sun rays and water jet, if needed by a dirt-deflector.
5.5.3 Check of the raceway system
Danger
Exceeding the maximum permissible
wear rates involves the risk of accidents
and danger of life
 When reaching the wear limits the
machine must be put out of
operation
Safety instructions
 While in operation it must be assured that the wear limits of the bearing will not be
reached. With regard to further information (sketches / procedures) see
www.thyssenkrupp-rotheerde.com.
 The resulting wear must be regularly determined and recorded.
 The procedure is included in the manual.
 In case of open questions ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde must be contacted.
After a longer operating time the bearing clearances will increase.
The structural integrity can be ascertained by the following measurement.
During commissioning measuring points have to be defined at the bearing and at the
companion structure and / or the distances of the bearing rings to each other have to be
determined (see sketch).
In regular intervals these measurements have to be repeated and the results have to be
documented.
The control measurements must always be made under the same load conditions and in
the same positions.
The measured difference compared to the measurement made during commissioning
gives the incurred bearing clearance.
Measurement method: Reduction measurement

Max. acceptable increase of bearing clearance 1,6 mm.
Measurement method: Tilting clearance measurement

Max. acceptable increase of bearing clearance 2,8 mm.
Using the example of a roller bearing / ball bearing:
Measuring points Basic Control Control measurement

measurement measurement
Measuring point 1
Measuring point 2
Measuring point 3
Measuring point 4
Inspector
Date
Signature
While in operation it must be ensured that the wear limits of the bearing will not be
exceeded!
5.5.4 Grease sampling / analyses

To give a more precise statement on the raceway condition adequate, lubricant samples
should be taken out of the raceway system in addition to the wear measurements.
Both of these results taken together allow a more exact assessment of the wear condition
and provide for further coordination and procedure.
We suggest a yearly inspection procedure together with wear measurements.
The bearing has grease sampling holes and these shall be located in the main load area.
A suitable grease sampling set can be obtained from ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde GmbH,
please contact sales.rotheerde@thyssenkrupp.com.
We suggest an inspection procedure together with wear measurements as follows:
 Removal of the locking screws at the grease sampling holes.

 Each grease sample has to be taken during a slow rotation of the bearing with the
help of the sampling set.
 Analysis of the grease sample by ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde GmbH, D - 59555
Lippstadt, Beckumer Str. 87, Application Engineering & Service Dept.
 Closure of sampling holes.
Using the example of a ball bearing / roller bearing:
5.6 Disposal at the end of the useful life
Instruction
Disposal may involve environmental
risks
 Follow the directives for waste
disposal
 Mind the national laws
At the end of the useful life the bearing has to be dismantled. All lubricants, seals and
plastic parts have to be disposed in accordance with the waste guidelines in force.
Bearing rings and rolling elements have to be recycled.
5.7 ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde Service assistance

For a continuous and undisturbed operation of our bearings we offer our following
service:
Maintenance / Reconditioning /
Installation Others
Inspection Maintenance
Judgement of the Wear measurements Repair Trainings

contact surfaces /
laser measurement Check of bolts General overhaul Technical support
Bearing installation Lubrication analysis
Reference
measurements
Commissioning

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Technical Data Sheet

Material No.: 83126670

Reference: Your order

Application: Offshore cabel carousel

Contact: ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde GmbH

1 Revision status ....................................................................................................... 3

Revision status Date Issued by Checked by Modifications

2.1 Main dimensions and weight

2.2 Material data

2.3 Information regarding the fixing of the slewing bearing

Please check the clamping length of the fastening bolts.

2.4 Environmental conditions

We assume that, either through turbulence or other enviromental influences that no

3.1 Coordinate system

3.1.1 Term definition for applied loads

3.2 Raceway calculation

3.2.1 Raceway loads

3.2.2 Bearing life calculation corresponding to raceway loads

3.3 Bolt calculation

5 Installation, Lubrication and Maintenance Instructions for Bearings

5.1 Transport and Handling

The storage of the bearing has to be done in horizontal position.

Maximum permissible storage periods:

Longer storage periods will require a special packing!

If delivery is done with a transport cross bracing, this will have to be

5.3.2 Bolted connection

Information, see www.thyssenkrupp-rotheerde.com

5.3.3 Bolts outer ring

With nonconfirmity the bearing could be slightly distorted /deformed.

Insert all bearing fixing bolts M 36 of strength class 10.9 hand-tight.

5.3.4 Bolts inner ring

With nonconfirmity the bearing could be slightly distorted /deformed.

Insert all bearing fixing bolts M 36 of strength class 10.9 hand-tight.

5.3.5 Operation temperature

On delivery the bearing is adequately greased.

The lubricants listed hereinafter can be mixed with each other.

Lubricant specific questions have to be clarified with the lubricant producer.

5.4.2 Re-lubrication quantities and intervals for raceway system

Producer Name Temperature in °C

If necessary the re-lubrication quantity has to be adapted to the work cycles.

It has to be distributed acc. to the number of lubrication holes.

- preservation of the exposed metallic surfaces e.g. threads and holes/drillings

- Ensure that the relative humidity is ≤ 40 % (permanent temperature and humidity

With partly assembled bearings/slewing rings an inspection after 24 months by

5.5.2 Check of the sealing system

Any dirt/contamination must be removed.

5.5.3 Check of the raceway system

After a longer operating time the bearing clearances will increase.

The structural integrity can be ascertained by the following measurement.

Measurement method: Reduction measurement

Measurement method: Tilting clearance measurement

Using the example of a roller bearing / ball bearing:

Measuring points Basic Control Control measurement

5.5.4 Grease sampling / analyses

We suggest a yearly inspection procedure together with wear measurements.

We suggest an inspection procedure together with wear measurements as follows:

 Removal of the locking screws at the grease sampling holes.