All articles for "Transportation & logistics"

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SENSORIZED TRACTION MOTOR BEARING UNITS

Reliability combined with long maintenance intervals are essential for modern traction motors. To meet the needs of transport operators, SKF has [...]
Reliability,Traction motor bearing units,Transportation & logistics,
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Big wheels in the water

The Lux-Werft shipyard in Mondorf, on the River Rhine, north of Bonn in Germany, has been building pleasure boats since just after World War II. But [...]
Design,Lubricants,Seals,Transportation & logistics,
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Monitoring critical applications at sea

In the maritime world, some components are more important to a ship’s operation than others. So condition-based maintenance and monitoring [...]
Condition monitoring,Reliability,Transportation & logistics,
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The charge of the tuk-tuks

The tuk-tuk is a familiar sight on the crowded streets of many Asian cities. One of the challenges when taking a ride is negotiating the price. But [...]
Sensorised bearings,Transportation & logistics,
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SKF and Knorr-Bremse to develop specialized technology

SKF and Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH have started a joint project to develop condition monitoring cap-ability for rolling stock [...]
Transportation & logistics,
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Condition-based maintenance goes maritime

Maintenance programs driven by condition monitoring processes can offer significant benefits to the marine industry. SKF has developed specific [...]
Condition monitoring,Maintenance,Transportation & logistics,
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Design away lubrication

SKF lubrication-free components offer advantages for Off-Highway vehicles. Off-Highway vehiclesused in the construction, agricultural, and forestry [...]
Angular contact ball bearings,Lubricants,Maintenance,Product,Service,Spherical roller bearings,Transportation & logistics,