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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,
Manufacturing

Dead Sea alive with mining activity

The Dead Sea is proving to be a rich source of minerals, including potash. The Dead Sea Works is using a method developed by the company to mine [...]
Condition monitoring,Maintenance,Mining and mineral processing,
Manufacturing

On the right track

Unplanned downtime was cut by half when Kodak partnered with SKF to improve the reliability of its Track Five sensitising machine.
Condition monitoring,Lubrication Solutions,Printing,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,

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