Engineering Competence

The SKF formula for rolling bearing life

The demands for safe design and lighter, competitively priced products have put a new emphasis on predictability of rolling bearing performance. This [...]
Research and theory,
Engineering Competence

Bearings that slide and roll

Special cylindrical roller bearings allow two simultaneous motions of a shaft – rotation and axial oscillation.
Cylindrical roller bearings,Other industry,Other products and services,
Engineering Competence

Lubrication of bearings at low temperatures

In low-temperature conditions, lubrication media must be carefully selected, taking into account the whole range of temperatures over which machinery [...]
Lubricants,Railways,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Running accuracy simulations for complete arrangements

Accurate three-dimensional simulation can now be provided for a range of bearing applications, ensuring that a rolling bearing has reliable [...]
Angular contact ball bearings,Simulation and software,Spherical roller bearings,Thrust ball bearings,
Engineering Competence

Carbonisation phenomena on dynamic shaft seals

Carbonisation of dynamic shaft seals is a phenomenon that can cause oil leakage. The cause of carbonisation has been studied and suitable test [...]
Research and theory,Seals,
Engineering Competence

Noise and vibration in power steerings

Noise generated by car components represents a challenge to designers and manufacturers as they develop new generations of quiet vehicles.
Cars,Deep groove ball bearings,Research and theory,Seals,
Engineering Competence

Paper mill gains from condition monitoring

State-of-the-art papermaking machines combined with an ability to more closely monitor machine vibration are reaping significant savings for Sappi’s [...]
Condition monitoring,Pulp and paper,Reliability,Toroidal roller bearings,