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Engineering Competence

Helicopter application puts ceramic-coated spherical plain bearings through their paces

A spherical plain bearing that incorporates a ceramic-coated inner ring, used in helicopter main rotor applications, has undergone extensive testing [...]
Design,Industry,Other industry,Plain bearings,Product,Reliability,Service,
Engineering Competence

Getting the inside view of bearing loads, thanks to a little touch of magic

SKF has developed techniques that provide engineers with a better insight into the conditions within a bearing when the equipment into which it is [...]
Industry,Maintenance,Other industry,Other products and services,Product,Service,
Engineering Competence

SKF combines forces with Vogel to lead the way in lubrication

In mid 2004 SKF acquired the leading lubrication system company, Willy Vogel AG. It’s a move that will combine and strengthen the company’s expertise [...]
Lubricants,Other products and services,Product,
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Wind turbines loom large

Tailored solutions that involve novel bearing and condition monitoring systems lie behind the latest advances in wind turbine technology. SKF has [...]
Design,Electricity, gas and water supply,Industry,Product,Service,Toroidal roller bearings,
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Service engineering for Australian railways

Rail companies in Australia face great technical challenges in their operations across the country. With its acquisition of Rolling Stock Supply & [...]
Axleboxes,Industry,Maintenance,Product,Railways,Service,Tapered roller bearings,
Engineering Competence

New technology lowers cost per aircraft passenger

Composites and titanium are increasingly replacing aluminium and steel in aircraft. This and fly-by-wire technology are two routes to more [...]
Aerospace,Design,Industry,Mechatronics,Other products and services,Product,Service,
Engineering Competence

Global warehouse and distribution systems create effective logistics

Managing an efficient global warehouse and distribution system is a key part of SKF’s business activities. Over the past decade, the company has [...]
Industry,Online services,Other industry,Other products and services,Product,Service,

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