SKF Magnetic Bearings has supplied radial actuators from 50 to 25,000 N (12 to 5,600 lbf), for shaft diameters ranging from 9 mm to 230 mm (3/8 to 9 inches). These are installed on machines that have rotational speeds ranging from 1,800 rpm to 100,000 rpm. Revolve also supplies canned radial bearing designs for hermetically sealed applications and radial bearings for high temperature applications up to 220°C (428°F).
The radial actuators shown opposite are 4,500 N capacity (1,100 lbf) for a 12,000 rpm turbocompressor with a 120 mm (4.7 inch) shaft.
