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Engineering Competence

Holding the wind in one hand

For German wind park operator Prokon, success comes from controlling the entire operation – from planning at the beginning to dismantling at the end. [...]
Condition monitoring,Maintenance,Reliability,Wind,
Engineering Competence

New generation TIH induction heaters

SKF began introducing a new generation of induction heaters with improved features and a more competitive price in November 2004. Developed with the [...]
Bearings,Condition monitoring,Maintenance,Monitoring and diagnostics,
Engineering Competence

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. The [...]
Design,Railways,Research and development,Seals,
Engineering Competence

Using a friction model as an engineering tool

Understanding friction in rolling bearings helps save energy and optimize bearing performance. To that end, SKF has released a more advanced friction [...]
Bearings,Engineering tools,Lubrication Solutions,Seals,
Engineering Competence

Total cost beats lowest unit price

A product’s price tag might show the lowest price, but when was the last time you looked at what it costs to use that part in man-hours, maintenance [...]
Engineering consultancy,Integrated maintenance solutions,Maintenance,
Manufacturing

Giant port machinery maker rejuvenates China

Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery Co. Ltd, already a global leader in the manufacture of harbour cranes, is looking to extend its presence to container [...]
Bearings,Maintenance products,Reliability,
Manufacturing

Power to spare

In ports up and down the US East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico, Moran Towing guides ships safely to their destinations. The company’s long history and [...]
Bearings,Design,Maintenance,Marine,Reliability,

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