SKF vehicle aftermarket solutions for a perfect timing system

Timing chain kits

• OE matching chain with colored markings: enabling correct set-up and mounting. 
• Precision profiled adjusters and guides in polyamide and metal: ensuring durability, low friction and noise reduction. 
• Hydraulic tensioner: maintaining the correct chain tension. 
• Oil spray pipes*: securing proper chain lubrication. 
• High quality chain cover gasket*: ensuring excellent sealing capacities and resistance to under-hood conditions (-40°c to +120°C in extreme case).

*where applicable

• Range covers core European and Asian car models on our roads today. 
• Kits contain everything necessary for a complete repair according to OE specifications including bolts, seals where necessary. 
• Detailed technical bulletins available by scanning the QR code on packaging label

Timing tensioners

Built to strict tolerances for flawless belt performance

Belt tensioners help avoid tooth jumping and never over-apply tension which can reduce belt performance or accessory lifetime. The static eccentric enables the initial tension to be set during installation while the dynamic eccentric compensates for temperature differences and the belts’ stretch during its life span.

Belt tensioners are highly precise devices designed to optimize belt tension by automatically compensating for thermal clearance in the engine. They help avoid tooth jumping and never over-apply tension which can reduce belt performance or accessory lifetime. The static eccentric enables the initial tension to be set during installation while the dynamic eccentric compensates for temperature differences and the belts’ stretch during its life span. The belt tensioners’ built-in spring maintains the tension of the belt while the engine is running. A belt tensioner can also be equipped with a hydraulic piston to help maintain the tension of the belt

Features and benefits

• Precise dimensional bearing clearance: ensures bearings perform efficiently at all engine temperatures.
• Optimized pulley design and shape: assures low run-out defect for smooth belt drive, limited noise, vibration and wear.
• Damping integrated into the design: absorbs vibration and reduces stress on the belt and other accessories.
• Round or angled wire spring: improves tensioner control and increases service life of the whole system.
• Heat resistant pulley seal (-40° to +150°c): prevents contamination for low friction and long service life.
• High load capacity pulley: minimises the risk of pulley misalignment and belt damage in the system.
• Noose ring technology: reduces system vibration, leading to smoother operation and extended life of the tensioner.*
• Premium quality bearing grease: ensures smooth and quiet performance at all temperatures.

*According to OE specifications

Timing idler

Precision engineered to withstand high powered timing systems

Timing idler pulleys are fundamental in providing support and belt guidance in the engine timing system. For the latest high-powered and downsized engines where radial force on the idlers can reach high loads, precise wrap angle and load capacity is paramount to perfect engine performance.

• All tensioners are available as loose components or part of complete timing kits.
• Also available in our range are manual belt tensioner units and hydraulic tensioners.
• Available as both a single- or double-row set-up.

Features and benefits

• Precise dimensional bearing clearance: ensure bearings perform efficiently at all engine temperatures.
• Optimized pulley design and shape assures low run-out defect for smooth belt drive, limited noise, vibration and wear.
• Heat resistant seal (-40°to +150°c): prevents contamination of the spring ensuring low friction and long service life.
• Premium quality bearing grease: ensures smooth and quiet performance at all temperatures.
• All idlers are available as loose components or part of complete timing kits.
• Available as both a single- or double-row set-up.