Industry

The big bend

Swiss company Haeusler AG sets the global standard for metal-bending machinery. The forces in these huge machines require bearings that can really [...]
Metals,Reliability,
Industry

Mining the extreme north

At 78 degrees latitude, Svea is the world’s northernmost underground coalmine and the only one in the Nordic region. Located 1,000 kilometres from [...]
Condition monitoring,Mining and mineral processing,Reliability,
Industry

Big wheels in the water

The Lux-Werft shipyard in Mondorf, on the River Rhine, north of Bonn in Germany, has been building pleasure boats since just after World War II. But [...]
Design,Lubricants,Seals,Transportation & logistics,
Industry

Pumping powerhouses

GEHO slurry pumps from Weir Minerals Netherlands are put to the test in some of the most extreme environments the world has to offer. And they are [...]
Integrated maintenance solutions,Mining and mineral processing,
Industry

Chopper challenge

The dream of a helicopter of your own is coming closer to being realized, thanks to the self-build machines from Belgian manufacturer Dynali. Belgian [...]
Aerospace,Bearings,Design,
Industry

Launches in China

  In May 2008, SKF and Baosteel launched a joint venture, SKF Industrial Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. The new company’s business focus is on [...]
Bearings,Cars,Research and development,Testing and test center,
Industry

Award from MAN Nutzfahrzeuge

  For the fifth time, German truck manufacturer MAN Nutzfahrzeuge has rewarded its 10 best suppliers with the “Trucknology Supplier” title. SKF has [...]
Hub units,Trucks,