All articles for "Reliability"

Industry

Third consecutive GM Supplier of the Year award

GM’s Supplier of the Year award, which began as a global programme in 1992, recognizes the contributions of GM’s suppliers as part of the company’s [...]
Cars,Machinery and equipment,Maintenance,Reliability,Seals,
Engineering Competence

How black oxide-coated bearings can make an impact on cutting O&M costs for wind turbines

Wind energy companies are constantly seeking ways to reduce turbine operating costs. Black oxide-coated bearings are one solution. SKF offers an [...]
Cylindrical roller bearings,Design,Electricity, gas and water supply,Lubricants,Machinery and equipment,Reliability,Research and theory,Tapered roller bearings,
Manufacturing

The sweet taste of success

After a devastating financial blow in the 1990s, Philippine sugar-producer Victorias Milling Company is back on top and looking for ways to boost its [...]
Bearing housings,Bearing units,Condition monitoring,Food and beverages,Lubricants,Machinery and equipment,Maintenance,Reliability,Roller bearings,Training,Transportation & logistics,Trucks and trailers,
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,
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

The world’s toughest race

Every year, drivers and riders put their vehicles – and themselves – through an epic endurance test at the Dakar Rally.
Cars,Design,Other (special products),Reliability,Seals,Trucks and trailers,
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,