SKF TMFT 36 A bearing mounting tool

SKF TMFT 36 A belongs to bearing mounting tool, 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 TMFT 36 A and any equivalents.

The SKF TMFT mounting kit lets you install bearings by cold impact without harming the raceways or the cage. It comes with impact rings and a sleeve that spread the mounting force evenly across the ring. For maintenance shops that perform repeated, controlled mounting, it replaces improvised tools that can shorten bearing life.

Reading the TMFT code: the letters TM point to the SKF maintenance tool line, while F signals mounting kits that use impact rings. The number after the letters shows the shaft diameter range the kit handles, and the trailing letter A marks the revision or variant. So the TMFT 12A suits smaller shafts, and the TMFT 36 A covers a wider range. Each kit ships with a set of rings plus a sleeve to fit different sizes.

You will find these kits in food, cement, mining, paper and general maintenance workshops. Plants that pull bearings from pumps, electric motors, gearboxes, fans and conveyors rely on them. Cold impact mounting makes sense when no hydraulic press is on hand or when process limits rule out heating the bearing. The TMFT gives you more control and safety for that job, lowering the chance of damaging the bearing or the shaft.

When selecting a kit, match the shaft diameter and the bearing type. The impact ring must sit on the fixed ring, usually the inner ring, and never on the cage or the rolling elements. Center the sleeve correctly to avoid side loads. Before mounting, confirm the shaft and housing are clean and apply a thin layer of lubricant. Tap gently and perpendicularly; alignment keeps the raceways safe.

On equivalences: TMFT kits are specific to SKF, though similar tools from other makers can do a comparable job. Check that the impact rings match your bearing diameter and type. Ranges differ between kits, so compare measurements before swapping a tool. Interchangeability across brands is not assured and can affect mounting precision.

If you need a mounting kit for your bearings, MR Industrial Accessories LLC can help. Send the part number or your shaft measurements by WhatsApp or email and our team will quote you promptly. We can also suggest equivalents and help you choose.