All articles for "Reliability"

Manufacturing
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Wider SKF Solution Factory network

SKF has extended its services further across the globe, with five new SKF Solution Factory facilities that opened in 2012 and with two more so far in [...]
Bearing life,Bearings,Design,Maintenance,Reliability,
Engineering Competence

How black oxide-coated bearings can make an impact on cutting O&M costs for wind turbines

Wind energy companies are constantly seeking ways to reduce turbine operating costs. Black oxide-coated bearings are one solution. SKF offers an [...]
Cylindrical roller bearings,Design,Electricity, gas and water supply,Lubricants,Machinery and equipment,Reliability,Tapered roller bearings,Wind,
Industry

The world’s toughest race

Every year, drivers and riders put their vehicles – and themselves – through an epic endurance test at the Dakar Rally.
Cars,Design,Reliability,Seals,
Industry

New contracts

Audi AG SKF has signed contracts estimated at some 110 million euros with Audi for the delivery of components for a number of vehicle models. The [...]
Bearings,Cars,Condition monitoring,Design,Maintenance,Reliability,
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,
Engineering Competence

Premature bearing failures in wind gearboxes and white etching cracks (WEC)

Wind turbine gearboxes are subjected to a wide variety of operating conditions, some of which may push the bearings beyond their limits. Damage may [...]
Bearing life,Cylindrical roller bearings,Electricity, gas and water supply,Maintenance,Reliability,Research and theory,Spherical roller bearings,Tapered roller bearings,Wind,
Engineering Competence

Hot applications run longer with graphite

Many bearings operate in very high temperature environments – but few lubricants can withstand the heat. SKF has developed bearing solutions that [...]
Design,Integrated maintenance solutions,Lubricants,Maintenance,Metal industry,Reliability,