All articles for "Research and development"

Rolling Knowledge
SKF Rolling Knowledge webinars

Experience the SKF R&D labs, where we fight friction and wear

Improved energy efficiency and cost reduction can be achieved by downsizing machines, increasing speeds and loads. As a result, machines are subject [...]
Bearings,Lubricants,Research and development,Research and theory,Roller bearings,
Engineering Competence
beakers_R&D

Experiment­ing with new challenges leading the path to innovation

Universal trends applicable to numerous machines and many industries comprise improved energy efficiency and cost reduction, which, among others, can [...]
Bearings,Design,Research and development,Research and theory,Simulation and software,
Engineering Competence
Research paper for Pumps and Compressors

Pump and compressor performance under thin film and oil-free conditions

Rolling bearing solutions for mixed-media and media lubrication in compressors or pumps
Fluid Machinery,Media lubrication,Oil-free bearing lubrication,Pumps and Compressors,Research and development,
Engineering Competence
The-skf-generalized-bearing-life-model-for-hybrid-bearings

The SKF Generalized Bearing Life Model for hybrid bearings

Recently, SKF introduced the Generalized Bearing Life Model (GBLM) concept for rolling bearings [1]. Since then, work has continued focusing on [...]
Bearings,Research and development,Research and theory,
Engineering Competence
The iconic ‘ding-ding’ trams have been running the streets of Hong Kong Island for more than a century.

Modernizing the “ding-ding” trams

Hong Kong Tramways operates the world’s oldest and largest double-deck tram fleet. The company is now modernizing its trams with new technology. The [...]
Bearings,Research and development,
Digital Technology
Per Delsing Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden

A particular place to go

Per Delsing has been fascinated by the smallest components of the universe ever since he was a child. Now he is heading a project to develop an [...]
Digitization,Research and development,Testing and test center,
Engineering Competence
Tapered roller bearing load ratings versus performance

Tapered roller bearing load ratings versus performance

Values of dynamic load ratings for tapered roller bearings listed in catalogues might be confusing and not comparable because manufacturers calculate [...]
Bearing life,Bearings,Research and development,