All articles for "Maintenance"

Engineering Competence

Grease lubrication mechanisms in rolling bearing systems

Grease lubrication has clear advantages over oil lubrication: Grease does not leak easily, it has sealing properties, and it protects bearing [...]
Condition monitoring,Cylindrical roller bearings,Deep groove ball bearings,Machinery and equipment,Maintenance,Other industry,Reliability,Research and theory,
Digital Technology

The maintenance club

SKF has launched an online network to connect maintenance professionals around the world. The website features discussion rooms where people can [...]
Condition monitoring,Maintenance,Other industry,Other products and services,
Industry

Greener oil development

With a name like Ecopetrol, Colombia’s largest oil producer has a visible commitment to sustainable development. Investors are taking notice.
Chemicals, fuel and petroleum products,Lubricants,Maintenance,
Engineering Competence

Solutions for drive systems

Drive systems for railway applications such as gearboxes and traction motors have to be powerful, meet environmental regulations, be very reliable, [...]
Bearing units,Condition monitoring,Cylindrical roller bearings,Design,Maintenance,Railways,Reliability,Research and theory,Seals,Self-aligning ball bearings,Tapered roller bearings,Traction motor bearing units,
Industry

New contracts

Audi AG SKF has signed contracts estimated at some 110 million euros with Audi for the delivery of components for a number of vehicle models. The [...]
Bearing units,Cars,Condition monitoring,Design,Maintenance,Mining, extraction of oil and gas,Reliability,
Manufacturing

Machine health monitor

The new, low-cost SKF Machine Condition Indicator aims to save plant operators time and money by monitoring machines not usually checked on a regular [...]
Condition monitoring,Machinery and equipment,Maintenance,Reliability,
Industry

Forging asset efficiency

Due to the economic slowdown in China and the consequent fall in steel demand, the country’s steel industry is seeking new ways to reduce production [...]
Maintenance,Metal industry,Other products and services,Other services,