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Unlocking progress

A new lock complex, which will allow larger ships to traverse the Terneuzen-Ghent canal, relies in part on SKF bearings that each weigh up to 1.5 [...]
Bearing mounting,Bearings,Construction,Engineering Competence,
Engineering Competence

Smart monitoring halves service need for maritime hotels

SKF’s vibration monitoring system helped Floatel cut maintenance times and save costs to keep its floating hotel platforms offshore for longer.
Digital Technology,Industry,Integrated maintenance solutions,Maintenance,Marine,
Engineering Competence

Head in the stars: under the dome of ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope

Construction of the world’s largest optical/near-infrared telescope is underway in Chile. A small component from SKF is playing a crucial role in its [...]
Condition monitoring,Design,Engineering Competence,Reliability,
Engineering Competence

A magic potion for machines

In the 1990s, SKF development engineer Magnus Kellström invented a completely new kind of bearing. His ideas are still changing the world, one [...]
Bearings,Engineering,Engineering Competence,
Engineering Competence

Lubrication management: the way to improve performance

Lubrication, though often viewed as routine, gains importance with diligence. Alain Noordover, SKF lubrication management development manager, [...]
Bearings,Lubricants,Lubrication Solutions,Maintenance,
Digital Technology

Collaboration keeps ageing wind farm in peak form

As one of Europe’s first offshore wind farms reaches middle age, innovative service and support solutions from SKF are helping to keep the turbines [...]
Bearing failure,Bearing life,Bearings,Sustainability,Wind,
Engineering Competence

From traditional to selective hardening

A fast and energy-efficient hardening technology is getting ready for its industrial debut.
Bearing life,Bearings,Energy Efficient Bearing,Sustainability,

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