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A Smashing Idea

Metso Minerals makes a rock crusher that today can be found on some of the world’s high-profile engineering projects. Timothy O’Brien reports.From [...]
Cylindrical roller bearings,Deep groove ball bearings,Design,Other industry,
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Maintenance in the Mine

From infrared cameras to ultrasonic devices, Phelps Dodge has set in place a maintenance programme that some consider to be among the best in the [...]
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Proactive reliability transforms maintenance

There are profits to reap by moving from a replace-it-when-it-breaks approach to a proactive-reliability programme. But be prepared to change company [...]
Condition monitoring,Reliability,Research and theory,
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Spanish turbines catch winds of change

Spain’s Ecotècnia has combined green ideals with technical know-how to create wind turbines that stand up to the challenges of Spain’s rocky terrain [...]
Design,Electricity, gas and water supply,Other industry,Simulation and software,Tapered roller bearings,
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Logistics contract in Southeast Asia

SKF has signed a logistics contract with Jungheinrich AG in Southeast Asia, a leading global supplier in industrial truck, warehousing and [...]
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Aero and Steel Division launched

SKF has created a new division, the Aero and Steel Division, which will include Aeroengine Bearings, Airframe Components, CR Aerospace, Ovako Steel [...]
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SKF acquires Magnetic Group

SKF has acquired the Magnetic Group, a leading manufacturer of actuation systems. With the addition of Magnetic’s product range, SKF Actuators (a [...]
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