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Insulation combats current

Passage of current can cause lasting damage to raceways and bearing rings within a relatively short period of time. This problem led to the development of the INSOCOATTMbearing by SKF. The outer rings of the INSOCOAT bearing have an electrically insulated coating against disruptive discharge voltage up to 1,000 volts. The insulated coating, made of aluminum oxide around 0.05 millimetres thick, is applied using plasma spray methods and has a...
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Koç keeps Turkey rolling

Road transports have a long history in Turkey. From the first century to the 14th, roads in this region formed...

Balancing precision and speed

Each day, some 60,000 passenger and commercial vehicles cross the Interstate 5 Bridge, which connects Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington....

It takes more than component geometry to make a better bearing

Over the years, SKF has built its reputation by meeting or exceeding customer expectations. And that can be difficult. Especially...

Ripe for retail revolution

Automotive markets across the world may look different, but competition is always tough. With purchasing and production already lean, retailing...

Chicago Rawhide and SKF join the Exide racing team

For 50 years SKF has used the high-tech world of European Formula One auto racing as a research and development...

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All set for a good life

Truck hub units have the potential to keep trucks on the road longer, with less downtime. Fleet operator Hare Express...

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High standard of steel

U.S. company Bethlehem Steel uses 228 cranes to keep the flow of materials moving through the manufacturing process at its...

Racing with an American accent

Three cars scream into the final turn. They're neck and neck and it's anybody's guess which one will pull ahead...

Power from the sky

Powerful architecture in Prague

Housed in a 1914 architectural classic, Štvanice Hydroelectric Power Plant blends history with high technology. Situated on the western tip of...