Engineering Competence

Efficient seals boost sustainability

A challenge in seal design is to achieve the lowest friction possible while maintaining the sealing ability to keep lubricants in and contaminants [...]
Cars,Railways,Research and development,Rotating equipment performance,Seals,
Engineering Competence

SKF and Minesto collaborate on developing the next generation of tidal kites

Nordic tidal energy company Minesto has developed a patented technology for underwater kites that makes use of the clean and renewable energy in the [...]
Bearings,Lubricants,Seals,Sustainability,
Engineering Competence

Going with the current

Electrifying ships and vessels poses many challenges. But an SKF innovation is paving the way for a new generation of greener, cleaner and more [...]
Electrical,Marine,
Engineering Competence

Collaborative innovation for the future of flight

SKF’s Aerospace Development Centre is working hand in hand with customers to develop key technologies for tomorrow’s aircraft.
Aerospace,Bearings,Lubrication Solutions,Manufacturing,
Engineering Competence

Letting the power flow

China’s latest hydropower mega project is the final piece of the world’s largest renewable energy scheme.
Electricity,Seals,Sustainability,
Engineering Competence

Microstructural alteration of bearing steels in rolling contact fatigue

Material degradation is the main reason that rolling bearings fail. The best way to predict bearing failure is to develop a keen understanding of [...]
Bearing failure,Bearings,Failure modes,Research and theory,
Engineering Competence

Bushing reduces need for maintenance on motorcycle front forks

SKF’s composite fork bushing for motorcycle suspensions offers high strength and low friction, thanks to a combination of high-performance materials.
Bearings,Motorbikes,