All articles for "Bearings"

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Bearing unit for gearboxes

SKF has developed a bearing carrier unit for main and layshaft bearings in gearboxes. The unit decouples the bearing from the housing, thus giving a [...]
Bearings,Coupling systems,Design,Transmission,
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No wear anywhere

NoWearTM is a coated bearing type from SKF that lowers friction when sufficient lubrication cannot be guaranteed. Its coating is harder than standard [...]
Bearings,Lubrication Solutions,Pulp and paper,
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Speed record on inline skates

Jürg Schläfli of Switzerland has set the 1998 world record for high-speed inline skating while being pulled by a motorcycle. Pulled by a 1100 cc [...]
Bearings,Motorbikes,
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Log on to your new car

The cars of today are miracles of advanced engineering, with mechanical systems that make driving a pleasure. But the electronics are what provide [...]
Bearings,Cars,Mechatronics,Transportation & logistics,
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Flexible with an aircraft profile

Speed and multiple functions characterise the machines from Modig Machine Tool, some of which play key roles in the aviation industry.Selling [...]
Automation,Bearings,Digitization,Linear motion,Machinery and equipment,Spindles,
Digital Technology

New handbook for industrial gearbox design

SKF has issued an interactive CD-ROM titled Electronic Handbook – Rolling Bearings in Industrial Gearboxes. The handbook includes a number of [...]
Bearings,Digitization,Engineering consultancy,Training,
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Low friction in Ukraine windmill

Ukraine has put into operation a vertical 450-kilowatt windmill for power generation. Located in Evpatoria, Crimea, and designed by Ukrainian company [...]
Bearings,Lubrication Solutions,Maintenance,Wind,