Engineering Competence

Sensorised bearings add power to control

One of the first industrial applications of the SKF sensorised bearing is electrical forklift truck drives. As part of the control system for an AC [...]
Bearings,Mechatronics,
Engineering Competence

CARB cuts fan vibrations

Engineers from SKF and ABB Fläkt Industri AB have solved the problem of excessive vibration in large fans by using CARBTM as the non-locating bearing [...]
Bearings,Coupling systems,
Engineering Competence
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Magnetic partners

SKF and Calgary-based Revolve Technologies Inc. in Canada have established a new company, Revolve Magnetic Bearings Inc. “With this alliance, we have [...]
Asset management,Bearings,
Engineering Competence

Creating the right environment for compressor bearings

The refrigeration compressor industry is in a state of change. The thrust of this change is to develop more environmentally friendly, cost-effective [...]
Bearings,Research and development,
Engineering Competence

X-ray diffraction provides answers to bearing failures

The approach of combining two test regimens, “Testing under Service Conditions” and “Material Response Analysis,” can help designers shorten research [...]
Bearing life,Bearings,Design,
Engineering Competence

Smooth operation makes CARB bearings attractive

CARBTM is not only a versatile bearing that combines features of several bearing types, it is also a bearing that offers low friction and smooth [...]
Bearings,Pulp and paper,
Engineering Competence

Testing standards set for railway bearings

Reliability is a key word in railways operation. One way of ensuring the long-term reliability of Europe”s network is through rigorous testing [...]
Bearings,Railways,