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Engineering Competence

Re-engineering the hub unit and halfshaft

Vehicle component manufacturer GKN, and SKF have created a compact combined hub unit and halfshaft. This is in response to vehicle designers’ desire [...]
Cars,Hub units,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Partnership offers opportunities in heat treatment

Heat treatment is a vital operation in bearing production. It requires both engineering and gas technology expertise. To strengthen and support the [...]
Electricity, gas and water supply,Metal industry,Research and theory,
Engineering Competence

Compromise-free self-aligning bearing system

A novel combination of two bearing types offers equipment designers increased reliability and performance.
Toroidal roller bearings,
Engineering Competence

New generation of oil and grease seals

SKF has developed a new generation of oil and grease seals specifically for heavy-duty applications. These seals are intended for use in agricultural [...]
Other industry,Seals,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Heat treatment makes tougher bearings

New steel and heat-treatment process improve performance of heavy-duty bearingsSKF has developed and patented a new heat–treatment process for [...]
Metal industry,Self-aligning ball bearings,Spherical roller bearings,Spherical roller thrust bearings,Toroidal roller bearings,
Engineering Competence

Reduced noise and vibration with computer simulation

A new computer program that simulates vibrations in rolling bearing applications enables more accurate virtual prototyping.
Deep groove ball bearings,Simulation and software,
Engineering Competence

Acoustic emission helps control grinding

Acoustic emission is a newly developed method that allows for greater control in the grinding process and the creation of bearing elements with more [...]

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