SKF TIH 100-OF induction heater

SKF TIH 100-OF belongs to induction heater, part of our Mounting and maintenance tools range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for TIH 100-OF and any equivalents.

The SKF TIH OF belongs to the TIH family of induction heaters, tools built for fitting bearings and other interference-fit components through controlled thermal expansion. Because the heating happens without contact, the workpiece is not struck, bent or exposed to dirt during the operation. These units are found in industrial maintenance, assembly work and repairs where a press is either impractical or simply not the right method.

Reading the code helps when you compare options. TIH is the SKF designation for this heater line, the figure that follows shows the capacity or size class of the unit, and the -OF ending marks a specific version inside the series, often tied to its configuration or voltage. When a combination is not shown in the catalogue you are working from, it is worth confirming the details before ordering.

Typical users include metallurgy, food processing, cement, mining and petrochemical operations, plus maintenance shops and production plants. The heater is used to install bearings, bushings, pulleys, gears and similar parts onto shafts, letting thermal expansion do the work instead of force. It can also help remove components that were fitted with interference, as long as the part tolerates controlled heating.

Choosing a model comes down to the diameter and weight of the part, the type of fit and how hot the component is allowed to get. Keep an eye on temperature through the unit's sensors and stay inside the limits of the bearing or seal. Clean the part first, line it up properly before sliding it onto the shaft, and follow the maker's instructions for the heating cycle and the cooling that follows.

Induction heaters from different makers do not always match on power, temperature range or accessories, so swapping one model for another calls for checking that it suits the job. The safest starting point is the exact code of the unit or of the part you need to mount. MR can walk you through the options in the brand it supplies and help you settle on the one that fits your process.

Send the heater code or the part number you plan to mount by WhatsApp or email and the team will come back with a quote. Questions about sensors, accessories or spares for the TIH series are welcome too.