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Engineering Competence

Small but tough

SKF Linear Motion and Precision Technologies has increased its range with a new linear actuator, dubbed “The Runner.” The new linear actuator, which [...]
Linear motion,
Manufacturing
Option 1

Bringing in the sheaves

A new rope sheave unit, used to help draw paper through machines during startup or after paper breaks, has been developed that helps to reduce the [...]
Maintenance,Maintenance products,Pulp and paper,Seals,
Manufacturing

Clean grease

SKF Maintenance Products is introducing the latest addition to its range of grease pumps – the new SKF LAGG 1M. The LAGG 1M is a manual grease pump [...]
Bearings,Lubrication Services,Lubrication Solutions,Maintenance products,
Manufacturing

New press in operation

SKF has invested 16.3 million euros in a new forging press for the Lüchow facilities in Germany. The new forging press makes it possible to process [...]
Automation,Metals,
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,

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