Engineering Competence

Leaner, cleaner compression

Efficient running, lower energy consumption and silent operation not only fits Atlas Copco’s environmental policies, it also saves money for the [...]
Bearings,Reliability,
Engineering Competence

Wheel of fortune

The Millennium Link is bringing about the rebirth of key waterways between Glasgow and Edinburgh. And at the core of this massive project is the [...]
Bearings,
Engineering Competence

The Compact TBU, a new concept in axlebox bearing units

Design is the key to lower life-cycle cost. SKF engineers have taken this maxim to heart in developing the Compact Tapered Bearing Unit (Compact TBU) [...]
Bearings,Lubrication Solutions,Railways,Research and development,Testing and test center,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Smart design

Crown Equipment Corp’s forklifts are not only tough, they’re stylish and smart.Does an industrial vehicle have to look stylish? After all, a forklift [...]
Automation,Bearings,Lifting and Handling,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Simulation of dynamic behavior of rolling bearings

Computer simulation techniques have been developed to focus on the dynamic behavior of rolling bearings. This can provide insights into phenomena [...]
Automation,Digitization,Engineering tools,Testing and test center,
Engineering Competence

A sporting chance

SKF will be a major bearing supplier to Volvo’s new range of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) when the company begins production of the SUVs in early [...]
Cars,Hub units,Seals,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

SKF secures major order from Vestas Group

The Vestas Group of Denmark, the world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturer, has selected SKF as the main supplier of bearings for its wind turbines. [...]
Bearings,Supply chain,Wind,