Engineering Competence

Wind power made easier

A new wind turbine simplifies the mechanics in machinery, bringing down maintenance costs considerably.If there is one aspect to modern, [...]
Bearings,Wind,
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,