SKF TMHS 8 &

TMHS 8/SET
Hydraulic spindles

Instructions for use

EU-DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY FOR MACHINERY

We, SKF Maintenance Products, Constructieweg 7,

3641 SB MIJDRECHT, The Netherlands, declare that the

HYDRAULIC SPINDLES
TMHS 8 & THMS 8/SET
are designed and manufactured in accordance with the Directive by
the Council of the European Communities of 14 June 1989, amended
20 June 1991, 14 June 1993 and 22 July 1993, on the approximation
of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery.

The Netherlands, 1 January 2000

Magnus Rydin
Manager Product Development and Quality

Safety recommendations

SKF TMHS 8 & TMHS 8/SET

1. Application
The hydraulic spindle TMHS 8 is a dedicated solution for the force
generation in SKF pullers type TMMA 8, TMHP 8, TMBS 100/150 and
TMHC 108.
It has a maximum stroke of 38 mm (1,5 in) and can be used to generate
a maximum force of 80 kN (18.000 lbf).

2. Description
The TMHS 8 is an hydraulic force multiplier. By turning the T-bar on the
top of the spindle the piston is made to advance.
Inside is a stepped cylinder filled with a pressure media. If a small force
is applied at the narrow end of the cylinder, then large force will result at
the wide end. At the maximum force the pressure media will be
subjected to a high pressure.
Overloading of the hydraulic spindle is prevented by means of a special
safety pin. In case the maximum torque is exceeded this pin will shear
and the hexagonal head will start to rotate freely.

3. Content
The hydraulic spindle comes in two executions with the following content.
Designation

Description
Hydraulic spindle
TMHS 8-1
Set of safety pins
TMHS 8-2
Nose piece
LGEV 2/0.035 Tube of puller grease
TMHS 8-50
Extension piece 50 mm
TMHS 8-100
Extension piece 100 mm
TMHS 8-150
Extension piece 150 mm
TMHS 8-6
Case with inlay

TMHS 8

TMHS 8/SET

G
G
G
G
G

The case of the TMHS 8/SET is also suitable for storage of the TMHR 8
Hydraulic Ram and the accessories of the TMMA 8 (box of safety pins
and nose pieces).

SKF TMHS 8 & TMHS 8/SET

4. Technical data

SKF TMHS 8 & TMHS 8/SET

5. Instructions for use

5.1 General instructions

The T-bar can be removed to allow the use of the hexagonal head. It is
highly recommend to use a torque wrench. Air driven impact wrenches
and similar tools are not recommended as they can damage the spindle
thread.
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SKF TMHS 8 & TMHS 8/SET

5.2 Generating force

The procedure to generate the force in a puller is:
1. Rewind the spindle with the T-bar to allow the piston to return to its
fully retracted position.
2. Thread the spindle into the puller. Assure you engage at least 20 mm
(0,8 in) of the thread.
3. Attach the puller with the required extensions and nose pieces to the
application.
4. Tighten the spindle until spindle and puller are firmly locked on the
application. Assure proper centering.
5. Generate the force by turning the T-bar in a clockwise direction.
6. If the dismounting operation can not be made in one operation, turn
back the T-bar and re-tighten the hydraulic spindle into the puller. If
necessary insert additional extension pieces.
7. Repeat steps 5 to 6 until your component has been dismounted.

5.3 Replacing the safety pin

If the spindle is overloaded, a safety pin will shear. This is indicating that
the force required to dismount the component is too high.
To reduce the dismounting force try using penetrating oil or heating the
component. Alternatively another puller with higher capacity can be
used.
If the safety pin inside the hexagonal head shears, then the hexagonal
head will rotate freely. To release the force on the spindle the safety pin
must be replaced in the following manner:
1. Remove the O-ring on the hexagonal head.
2. Push out the safety pin located under the O-ring.
3. Align holes in the the hexagonal head and spindle.
4. Insert a new pin.
5. Put back the O-ring.
6. Release the force by turning the T-bar anti clockwise.

SKF TMHS 8 & TMHS 8/SET

6. Maintenance

7. Spare parts and accessories

Designation
TMHS 8-1
TMHS 8-2
TMHS 8-4
TMHS 8-5
TMHS 8-6
TMHS 8-50
TMHS 8-100
TMHS 8-150
LGEV 2/0.035

Description
Set of 5 safety pins
Nose piece
Repair kit
Spindle with T-bar
Case with inlay
Extension piece 50 mm (2,0 in)
Extension piece 100 mm (3,9 in)
Extension piece 150 mm (5,9 in)
Tube of puller grease

SKF Maintenance Products

Copyright SKF 2000

MP567E/2000.01

In line with our policy of continuous development of

our products we reserve the right to alter any part of
the above specification without prior notice.