Engineering Competence

Tailored bearing surfaces for optimum operating characteristics

Superimposing patterns on the bearing surface can be beneficial in some situations, especially under poor lubrication conditions.Studies carried out [...]
Research and theory,
Engineering Competence

Fault detection for mining and mineral processing equipment

Fault detection is a technique being applied in the mining commodities industry to lower operating costs and improve machine reliability and [...]
Condition monitoring,Mining, extraction of oil and gas,Other products and services,Reliability,Spherical roller bearings,
Engineering Competence

Hybrid bearings for electrical machinery

Hybrid bearings can prolong the service life of electrical motors, machine tools, fluid machinery, etc., where the operating conditions may include [...]
Hybrid bearings,Other industry,
Engineering Competence

Prevention of electric erosion in bearings

SKF has developed electrically insulated bearings, called INSOCOATTM, to protect against damage caused by electric current.
Other industry,Research and theory,
Engineering Competence

New drive systems for mass transit

Mass transit is becoming more important in cities and suburban areas worldwide. New generations of vehicles equipped with newly designed drive [...]
Railways,Traction motor bearing units,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Inherent advantages of biodegradable lubricants

A new biodegradable grease from SKF can match traditional grease performance in bearing applications. It also meets the increased demand for [...]
Lubricants,
Engineering Competence

Added safety for today’s railway industry

A new bogie monitoring system helps increase railway reliability and safety and at the same time lowers life cycle costs.
Axleboxes,Condition monitoring,Mechatronics,Railways,Reliability,Sensorised bearings,Transportation & logistics,