All articles for "Lubricants"

Digital Technology
When smaller is better

When smaller is better

Backed by its 200 years of industrial experience, Finnish company Valmet is rising to the challenges of the digital era.
Bearing units,Lubricants,Pulp and paper,
Industry
A well-structured approach

A well-structured approach

Bearing failures were a growing problem for one U.S. Steel works. A disciplined approach helped determine the root cause, and what at first seemed to [...]
Lubricants,Seals,
Engineering Competence
Pure refrigerant lubrication technology in oil-free centrifugal compressors

Pure refrigerant lubrication technology in oil-free centrifugal compressors

In air conditioning large buildings and in some industrial processes, chillers make cold water for cooling. In large chillers, centrifugal [...]
Bearings,Lubricants,Machinery and equipment,
Engineering Competence
Lubrication is key

Up in the air or deep in the sea, lubrication is key

Optimum lubrication is a key factor when it comes to reliable operation of power turbines. Applications in harsh environments such as wind turbines [...]
Electricity, gas and water supply,Lubricants,
Engineering Competence

Energy-efficient minimal quantity lubrication for high-speed spindles

The exact supply of minimal quantities of appropriate lubricant is one of the essential requirements for the optimal operation and long service life [...]
Lubricants,Research and theory,
Engineering Competence

Life-cycle partnership in railways

SKF is at the forefront of developments in rail technology enabling the production of faster, quieter, safer and more efficient trains, and it [...]
Condition monitoring,Lubricants,Maintenance,Railways,Seals,Traction motor bearing units,
Industry

Cream of the crop

Argentina is rightly celebrated for its beef, but the country also has a highly developed dairy industry. Its biggest dairy processes some 4.5 [...]
Condition monitoring,Food and Beverage,Lubricants,Maintenance,Reliability,