All articles for "Research and theory"

Engineering Competence

Dynamic simulation – Building knowledge in product development

BEAST is an advanced dynamic simulation tool for rolling bearings and other mechanical systems with contacts. As proprietary SKF software, it helps [...]
Lubricants,Machinery and equipment,Maintenance,Online services,Reliability,Research and theory,Spindles,
Digital Technology

Inside look

Hungarian company Mediso’s innovative combination of two medical-imaging techniques is providing doctors with cutting-edge imagery of the human body.
Bearing units,Design,Health Care,Machinery and equipment,Mechatronics,Medical,Other (bearing units),Reliability,Research and theory,
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New launches

1 CPMA and CPMB telescopic pillars have been introduced by SKF. The pillars offer a complete, optimized lifting solution for a range of medical [...]
Cars,Condition monitoring,Design,Health Care,Hybrid bearings,Lubricants,Maintenance,Medical,Research and theory,Transportation & logistics,
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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,
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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,
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A distaste for waste

Michael Biddle has built an award-winning business around plastics recovery and recycling from discarded products.
Chemicals, fuel and petroleum products,Other industry,Other services,Research and theory,