Archive for 2005

New maintenance products

SKF Maintenance Products has introduced the Stroboscope TMRS 1, a new addition to its range of instruments. The TMRS 1 is a portable, easy-to-use stroboscope that enables the motion of rotating or reciprocating machinery to appear frozen, facilitating inspection without stopping the machine. Typical applications include the inspection of fans, belt drives, couplings and gears. SKF Maintenance Products has also introduced the Endoscope TMES 1, which is a compact, easy-to-use endoscope that...
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Bearing basics  (2)

Bearing basics for gas-industry screw compressors

Optimum bearing selection can extend bearing life and improve compressor performance. Screw compressorusage in natural gas applications has risen steadily over...

new sensor (3)

New sensor solutions for railways

In the railway industry there is an increased demand on reliability and safety to meet customer requirements. This is particularly...

Hydraulic (6)

Hydraulic bolt tensioners for accurate, safe and secure tightening

Bolting assemblies and joints, one of the most common methods to fix together two or more parts, is used throughout...

Built for speed

There are no brakes, no steering wheel and no seatbelts. The g-force pushes travel into velocities of 160 kilometres per...

Stronger presence in China

Stronger presence in China

  SKF is increasing its presence in China with a new factory in Dalian and new production channels in Shanghai, in...

SKF to supply bearings for new Rolls-Royce engine

  Rolls-Royce plc has chosen SKF to be the primary supplier of main shaft bearings and related com-ponents for its latest...

SKF acquires leading manufacturer of actuation systems

SKF has acquired Jaeger Industrial Ltd, a leading manufacturer of electro-mechanical actuators and electronic control units as well as complete...

Railway axleboxes

SKF has received an order for 14,000 axleboxes equipped with compact tapered bearing units for a new generation of freight...

SKF and Falkenberg in wind-park project

SKF has agreed with Falkenberg Utvecklings AB to start a wind-energy development centre, comprising R&D, knowledge development, testing and training...