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Polymers enhance railway axlebox bearings

Significantly improved performance can be achieved through the use of polymer cages for roller bearings in railway axlebox applications.Optimised [...]
Axleboxes,Cylindrical roller bearings,Hybrid bearings,Railways,Tapered roller bearings,Transportation & logistics,
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Harbour cranes give China a lift

A Shanghai manufacturer of port machinery helps China develop transports for its domestic shipping. But exports are also firmly in focus. The [...]
Transportation & logistics,
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Rods and bearings in space

Bearing applications can sometimes be out of this world. Take the European space pro-gramme Ariane. Sarma, a speciality products division of SKF [...]
Aerospace,Transportation & logistics,
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All set for a good life

  Truck hub units have the potential to keep trucks on the road longer, with less downtime. Fleet operator Hare Express decided to try them out. With [...]
Seals,Transportation & logistics,Trucks and trailers,
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Hypercar – more than just hype

Amory B. Lovins believes his innovative car concept is one for the future. He envisions cars that can generate power when parked.Sipping a cup of [...]
Cars,Transportation & logistics,
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Express service to space

An Ariane rocket launching into space is an impressive sight. But for the people behind the controls at Arianespace, this is business as usual. At [...]
Other industry,Plain bearings,Transportation & logistics,
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Fiat prize for SKF

SKF has received a “Qualitas” Fiat Quality Prize for 1997. Fiat has been presenting “Qualitas” awards to its top suppliers for more than 70 [...]
Cars,Transportation & logistics,