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Test rig for large bearings

  A new test rig for very large bearings has been put into operation at SKF in Schweinfurt, Germany. The test rig is used to simulate the extreme [...]
Bearings,Testing and test center,Wind,
Engineering Competence

Highly reliable rolling bearings and arrangements for the hydrocarbon processing industry

Commercial pressures within the hydrocarbon processing industry mean that operating refineries and other installations demand high reliability and [...]
Authorised distributor,Bearings,Condition monitoring,Coupling systems,Maintenance,Mechatronics,Reliability,Seals,
Engineering Competence

Wheel flange lubrication for railway systems

Willy Vogel AG, part of the SKF Group, offers wheel flange lubrication system solutions to reduce friction. Friction is a particular problem when [...]
Lubrication Solutions,Railways,
Engineering Competence

Improved quality in offset presses

Precision and speed are two important parameters within newspaper and commercial printing. SKF Actuation System Göteborg AB manufactures products [...]
Bearings,Printing,Reliability,
Engineering Competence

High speeds on wheels

  For the past 10 years, Switzerland’s Indi-Jürg Schläfli has practised the extreme sport of high-speed inline skating. Schläfli travels around the [...]
Bearings,Motorbikes,Racing,
Engineering Competence

Ovako – a feel for steel

What does a bridge, a windmill, a power tool, a rolling bearing and a rack and pinion steering column have in common? Answer: They could all be made [...]
Engineering consultancy,Machine Tools,Metals,Research and development,
Manufacturing
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Acquisition of leading magnetic bearing company completed

SKF’s acquisition of S2M, a leading French magnetic bearing company, has now been completed. “With this acquisition we clearly strengthen our [...]
Bearings,

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