Axleboxes

Sensors for railway bearing units

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Wheel slide and skidding on railway vehicles can be avoided by using systems similar to antilock braking systems for cars and trucks. SKF has developed this technology to better meet the needs of railway applications.Most railway vehicles designed for higher speeds are equipped today with a wheel slide protection system to avoid skidding and locking during braking. In principle, such systems work in a similar way to antilock braking systems...
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The compact TBU, a new concept in axlebox bearing units

Design is the key to lower life-cycle cost. SKF engineers have taken this maxim to heart in developing the Compact...

The compact (3)

The Compact TBU, a new concept in axlebox bearing units

Design is the key to lower life-cycle cost. SKF engineers have taken this maxim to heart in developing the Compact...

New train concept

SKF has won a large railway contract for its new generation of axlebox bearing units from Siemens. The lightweight and...

Added safety for today’s railway industry

A new bogie monitoring system helps increase railway reliability and safety and at the same time lowers life cycle costs.Today,...

Railway bearings pass new test

SKF’s railway axlebox with cylindrical roller bearings was the first to pass the 25-tonne test under the new standard EN...

Right on track with bogie monitoring system

Sécheron of Switzerland and SKF are developing a new bogie monitoring system for railway cars. Due to be launched this...

SKF on the Internet

SKF Group www.skf.com SKF Condition Monitoring www.skfcm.com SKF Intertrade (Africa and Middle East) intertrade.skf.com SKF Linear Motion linearmotion.skf.com SKF Multitec www.multitec.skf.com SKF Railway Business...

Railways on the Internet

Web surfers can now get quick information about SKF products and services for the railway sector. The address is: railways.skf.com    Bearings...

From minus 150° to 350°C

The range of SKF bearings and bearing units for extreme temperatures has been extended to include Y–bearing units suitable for...