Engineering Competence

Hybrid bearings in oil-free air conditioning and refrigeration compressors

In future, compressors used in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems could be designed to avoid the use of oil for lubrication. The [...]
Hybrid bearings,Product,
Engineering Competence

Simulation of dynamic behaviour of rolling bearings

Computer simulation techniques have been developed to focus on the dynamic behaviour of rolling bearings. This can provide insights into phenomena [...]
Research and theory,Service,Simulation and software,
Engineering Competence

The Compact TBU, a new concept in axlebox bearing units

Design is the key to lower life-cycle cost. SKF engineers have taken this maxim to heart in developing the Compact Tapered Bearing Unit (Compact TBU) [...]
Axleboxes,Railways,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Simulation of dynamic behavior of rolling bearings

Computer simulation techniques have been developed to focus on the dynamic behavior of rolling bearings. This can provide insights into phenomena [...]
Research and theory,Simulation and software,
Engineering Competence

High pressure and slow movement ideal for plain bearings

AMPEP self-lubricating plain bearings are ideal for applications where bearing pressures are high, movement is slow and maintenance is difficult or [...]
Aerospace,Industry,Plain bearings,Product,Railways,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Decision-support system for selecting bearing lubricants

LubeSelect is a system that will allow SKF to further improve its support to customers when selecting appropriate bearing lubricants.
Lubricants,Online services,Simulation and software,
Engineering Competence

Drive-by-wire shows potential in future car design

Drive-by-wire systems are forecast to replace many of the traditional hydraulic and mechanical systems in vehicles. The Bertone-SKF Filo gives us a [...]
Cars,Hub units,Industry,Mechatronics,Product,Service,Simulation and software,Transportation & logistics,