Engineering Competence

The SKF high-capacity cylindrical roller bearing

The ISO definition of a full complement bearing states that the bearing does not have a cage. When that definition was written, it was not [...]
Bearings,Research and development,
Engineering Competence

SKF sets new standards in China

Rail transport is a high-tech growth industry in which SKF is a global leader. To become closer to the important Chinese market, SKF in 1996 [...]
Bearings,Railways,Remanufacturing,
Engineering Competence

Good vibrations from the DV 90

The world’s northernmost airport and the world’s tallest bridge were challenging construction projects by anyone’s standards. Hamm’s DV tandem [...]
Mechatronics,
Engineering Competence

A mobile revolution

When British company Extec developed machines that allowed crushing and screening to be done on-site, it revolutionized the industry. In an era [...]
Lubrication Solutions,Mechatronics,Seals,
Engineering Competence

The power of e-learning

Virtual classrooms and training courses via cell phones are the next big thing in e-learning. As always, though, the challenge lies in how best to [...]
Condition monitoring,Maintenance,Training,
Engineering Competence

New solution, new future

The solution to an old maintenance problem highlights a new way of doing business for SKF and its mining partner LKAB. It may also herald new life [...]
Lubrication Solutions,Mining and mineral processing,Seals,
Engineering Competence

Axlebox order from Bombardier for new Austrian Talent trains

  SKF has won an order from Bombardier Transportation for axleboxes and roller bearing units for the new Talent trains for the Austrian Federal [...]
Bearings,Railways,