All articles for "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,
Manufacturing

Opening doors to fuel economy

The familiar pneumatic hiss of bus doors may soon disappear. Good riddance!
Linear motion,Maintenance,Reliability,Transportation and logistics,Trucks,
Manufacturing

The fine print

In Gujarat, India, textile producers reduce both costs and environmental impact through energy-saving technologies.
Maintenance,Reliability,
Industry

Spin doctors

Engineering company Sincro Mecánica helps to make sure ageing turbines stay productive at Spain’s leading wind farms.
Condition monitoring,Electricity, gas and water supply,Maintenance,Monitoring and diagnostics,Reliability,Seals,Wind,
Engineering Competence

Flexible choice for reliable gearbox solutions

SKF’s high-capacity cylindrical roller bearings are specifically designed for wind turbine gearbox applications. The new separable design provides [...]
Bearings,Cylindrical roller bearings,Design,Maintenance,Reliability,Wind,
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,