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SKF to build factory in Russia for railway bearings

  SKF has decided to build a factory in Russia for tapered roller bearing units to supply the fast-growing Russian railway market. This new [...]
Railways,
Engineering Competence

High speed in railways

Speed has been the essence of railways since the first steam locomotive made its appearance in 1804. SKF remains at the forefront of high-speed train [...]
Axleboxes,Bearing housings,Bearing units,Design,Maintenance,Railways,Reliability,Sensorised bearings,
Engineering Competence

SKF solution for railway articulation joints

Low-floor mass transit vehicles offer easy entry for passengers. Modern articulated vehicle designs containing several body sections enable easy [...]
Design,Industry,Plain bearings,Product,Railways,Service,
Engineering Competence

Grease lubrication for railway axlebox bearings

Grease plays a crucial part in the lubrication of railway axlebox bearings. SKF offers the railway industry a grease that is based on long experience [...]
Industry,Lubricants,Product,Railways,Reliability,Service,
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Talgo locomotives equipped with SKF bearing units

SKF has developed a new bearing solution for high-speed trains that enables a variable gauge system – i.e., variable width between tracks. The [...]
Railways,
Engineering Competence

SKF sets new standards in China

Rail transport is a high-tech growth industry in which SKF is a global leader. To become closer to the important Chinese market, SKF in 1996 [...]
Industry,Product,Railways,Tapered roller bearings,
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Axlebox order from Bombardier for new Austrian Talent trains

  SKF has won an order from Bombardier Transportation for axleboxes and roller bearing units for the new Talent trains for the Austrian Federal [...]
Railways,