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Engineering Competence

Trends in machine-tool spindle design

The machine-tool industry is improving productivity through higher speeds, improved power density and multipurpose operations. This requires [...]
Machine Tools,
Engineering Competence

Grease life in lubricated-for-life deep groove ball bearings

Advanced grease-life estimates for lubricated-for-life ball bearings can be made with a new diagram that includes operating temperature and grease [...]
Lubrication Solutions,Maintenance,Reliability,
Engineering Competence

Providing a good foundation for machines

A recently formed SKF Alignment Competence Centre helps customers make proper alignment to prevent early machine failure.
Condition monitoring,Mechanical maintenance,Reliability,
Engineering Competence

High tech on the high seas

Forget cumbersome propeller shafts coupled to noisy vibrating diesels. The world’s biggest and most exclusive cruise  ship is propelled by an [...]
Condition monitoring,Maintenance,Reliability,
Engineering Competence

On home soil

When American James Connolly won the triple-jump event in Athens on April 6, 1896, he became the first Olympic champion in more than 1,500 years. [...]
Transportation & logistics,
Digital Technology

Two centres, better service

To provide better service to its customers, SKF Electronics Business has started two new technology centres. The new SKF Condition Monitoring Centres [...]
Condition monitoring,Engineering tools,Monitoring and diagnostic,
Engineering Competence

Better base control

Magnetic, a division of SKF Actuation Systems of SKF Linear Motion & Precision Technologies, has developed a new Basic Control Unit (BCU) that [...]
Linear motion,

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