Axleboxes
The evolution of railway axlebox technology
Bearings for 500 Chinese locomotives
SKF has gained an order worth $19 million euros from CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co. Ltd., ZELC, to equip 500...
High speed in railways
Speed has been the essence of railways since the first steam locomotive made its appearance in 1804. SKF remains at...
The universal polymer cage for railways
Significantly improved performance can be achieved through the use of polymer cages for roller bearings in railway journal bearing applications....
New axlebox concept for heavy loads
For many years the trend in the railway industry has been to carry heavier loads at faster speeds. Today, most...
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...
Service engineering for Australian railways
Rail companies in Australia face great technical challenges in their operations across the country. With its acquisition of Rolling Stock...
Axlebridge designs for low-floor tramways
Low-floor tramcars and light rail vehicles offer easy entry for passengers into the vehicle. The Combino® modular tramcar made by...
Sensors for railway bearing units
Wheel slide and skidding on railway vehicles can be avoided by using systems similar to antilock braking systems for cars...
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...
