Engineering Competence

New methods to predict dimensional stability

The effects of heat treatment on a bearing can now be predicted accurately for years to come, thanks to a technique that takes a new look at the use [...]
Engineering tools,
Engineering Competence

Reborn and Airborne

It had been more than half a century since a new Zeppelin flew over Friedrichshafen, Germany. So it was an important day when it finally happened [...]
Aerospace,Bearings,Design,
Engineering Competence

Optimised bearings for locomotive transmissions

Modular design makes the new Adtranz Octeon locomotives flexible. SKF optimised the bearings for the integrated drive system.Electric locomotives are [...]
Bearings,Integrated maintenance solutions,Railways,Transmission,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Accurate drives for positioning tables

The need for accuracy combined with speed is encouraging the adoption of novel drive concepts for positioning table systems.Demands made on driven [...]
Mechatronics,
Engineering Competence

Big

SKF has delivered its largest slewing bearing ever. With a diameter of 13.3 metres, the 70-tonne bearing will be used for the turret of a floating [...]
Bearings,Marine,
Engineering Competence

No Volvo vibrations

Volvo in Skövde, Sweden, has developed a condition monitoring system together with SKF. The system is installed in the company’s plant for [...]
Condition monitoring,Integrated maintenance solutions,Machine Tools,Maintenance,Monitoring and diagnostic,Reliability,Simulation and software,
Engineering Competence

Narrow escape

Work on Amsterdam’s magnificent network of canals and bridges began in the 17th century. Today those canals and bridges are beautiful city sights [...]
Lubrication Services,Lubrication Solutions,Maintenance,