All articles for "Machinery and equipment"

Digital Technology

Machine health monitor

The new, low-cost SKF Machine Condition Indicator aims to save plant operators time and money by monitoring machines not usually checked on a regular [...]
Condition monitoring,Digitization,Machinery and equipment,Maintenance,Reliability,
Industry

Slick research

At Imperial College London, Professor Hugh Spikes studies the effects of friction.
Chemicals, fuel and petroleum products,Food and Beverage,Lubricants,Machinery and equipment,Research and theory,Talent,
Engineering Competence

Roller bearings for the High Roller

The American Bridge Company has contracted SKF to supply technological solutions for the Las Vegas High Roller, soon to be the world’s tallest Ferris [...]
Design,Machinery and equipment,Research and development,
News

The UN of Ferris wheels

The amusement park Liseberg in Gothenburg, Sweden, does not have the world’s largest Ferris wheel, but since July 2012 it can revel in having broken [...]
Machinery and equipment,Sports,
Engineering Competence

Advanced numerical simulations for optimized seal designs

These days, numerical simulations are key in developing new products and improving existing ones. To improve the overall product design and the [...]
Design,Machinery and equipment,Research and development,Seals,
Digital Technology

Fighting the fakes

SKF is putting a lot of effort into fighting the worldwide problem of counterfeit bearings. The main goals are to protect public safety and to [...]
Aerospace,Cars,Design,Electricity, gas and water supply,Machinery and equipment,Reliability,Transportation & logistics,Trucks and trailers,
Engineering Competence

How a new drum support unit saves energy

Saving energy and reducing ­manufacturing costs are the goals of the SKF Drum Support Unit for front loading washing machines.
Deep groove ball bearings,Design,Energy and sustainability management,Machinery and equipment,Seals,