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Engineering Competence

Reaching into the universe

Grantecan SA is keeping Spain at the forefront of world astronomy. At the famous Roque de los Muchachos Observatory in the Canary Islands, the outer [...]
Aerospace,Bearings,Design,Reliability,
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,
Manufacturing
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SKF wins OHSAS 18001 certification

The SKF Group has been certified to the health and safety management standard OHSAS 18001 by Det Norske Veritas (DNV). SKF is the first of the major [...]
Maintenance,
Engineering Competence

Putting the speed in Speedway

Imagine a motorbike that becomes stuck on the slightest hint of a sidewalk curb because the ground clearance is nearly non-existent. It is impossible [...]
Motorbikes,Research and development,
Digital Technology

BASKY – social responsibility

SKF units around the world are involved in numerous projects to assist local communities with social development. An example is provided by SKF in [...]
Training,

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