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Biodegradable bearing grease available

SKF has introduced a new biodegradable, low-toxicity “green” grease, LGGB 2. The grease is an environmentally friendly alternative to standard [...]
Bearings,Lubrication Solutions,Sustainability,
Engineering Competence

Sensorised bearing units enhance control

Clear information on the status of travelling machine parts is critical in many fields of engineering. Control systems depend on this kind of input [...]
Bearings,Mechatronics,
Engineering Competence

New series of split bearings

Cooper Bearings has launched a new series of split cylindrical roller bearings. Designated COP.01 E, the bearings feature an improved internal design [...]
Bearings,Design,
Digital Technology

Diagnostic Instruments Ltd joins SKF Group

SKF has agreed to purchase the total share capital of Diagnostic Instruments Ltd, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Diagnostic Instruments (DI) designs, [...]
Condition monitoring,Monitoring and diagnostics,
Engineering Competence

Railway bearings pass new test

SKF’s railway axlebox with cylindrical roller bearings was the first to pass the 25-tonne test under the new standard EN 12082 (European Norm). The [...]
Bearings,Railways,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Paper mill gains from condition monitoring

State-of-the-art papermaking machines combined with an ability to more closely monitor machine vibration are reaping significant savings for Sappi’s [...]
Condition monitoring,Pulp and paper,Reliability,
Engineering Competence

Noise and vibration in power steerings

Noise generated by car components represents a challenge to designers and manufacturers as they develop new generations of quiet vehicles.
Condition monitoring,

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