Engineering Competence

Securing green wind energy production through centralized lubrication

Wind power with its green credentials is an ever-increasing part of the electricity generation mix. Automatic relubrication is an important element [...]
Electricity, gas and water supply,Industry,Lubricants,Product,Reliability,Service,
Engineering Competence

Using a friction model as an engineering tool

Understanding friction in rolling bearings helps save energy and optimize bearing performance. To that end, SKF has released a more advanced friction [...]
Industry,Other industry,Other products and services,Product,Research and theory,Service,
Engineering Competence

The universal polymer cage for railways

Significantly improved performance can be achieved through the use of polymer cages for roller bearings  in railway journal bearing applications. The [...]
Axleboxes,Design,Industry,Product,Railways,Seals,Service,
Engineering Competence

New generation TIH induction heaters

SKF began introducing a new generation of induction heaters with improved features and a more competitive price in November 2004. Developed with the [...]
Design,Industry,Other industry,Other products and services,Product,Service,
Engineering Competence

Drilling for productivity

SKF design engineering improves performance of mud bearings.
Design,Industry,Mining, extraction of oil and gas,Other products and services,Product,Service,
Engineering Competence

Engineering in miniature

There are many novel and existing applications that can reap the rewards of SKF’s customized mini-spindle design services. SKF Focused Products is a [...]
Design,Industry,Other industry,Product,Service,Spindles,
Engineering Competence

Long-term grease lubrication in printing machines

Highly tailored and customer-specific solutions for long-term grease lubrication in printing machines are the wave of the future.
Industry,Lubricants,Other industry,Product,Reliability,Service,