Compact portable induction heater

SKF TMBH 5 Portable Induction Heater – Light and Compact Solution for Bearing Heating

The SKF TMBH 5 portable induction heater is designed for quick, efficient, and safe heating of bearings and other ring-shaped metal components. It’s ideal for mounting roller bearings onto shafts with an interference fit, and can be used virtually anywhere – at a workbench, on the factory floor, or out in the field.

Typical applications include engines, gearboxes, pumps, fans, and blowers used in industrial maintenance and service operations.

Key Features and Benefits

• Silent operation – near-silent performance, even in workshop environments

• Portable and lightweight – weighs only 3 kg, easy to carry and handle

• Medium-frequency technology – delivers efficient, uniform heating directly inside the component

• Dual heating modes – choose between Temperature Mode and Time Mode for precise control

• User-friendly interface – intuitive controls with LED operation indicator

• No separate yokes needed – works directly with different bearing sizes

• Accessories storage – convenient side compartments for cables and accessories

• Handles components up to 5 kg

How It Works

The induction clamp contains internal coils that generate a fluctuating magnetic field. This induces currents inside the component, producing heat directly within the bearing, not the clamp — ensuring fast, efficient, and energy-saving heating.
As the bearing expands, it slides easily onto the shaft without the need for force, ensuring safer and more accurate mounting.

Downloads

• Data Sheet (PDF)

• Instruction Manual (PDF)

Technical Summary

• Weight: 3 kg

• Heating method: Medium-frequency induction

• Operating modes: Temperature / Time

• Max. bearing weight: 5 kg

• Typical use: Bearings, bushings, and metallic rings