All articles for "Research and development"

Engineering Competence

Damage mechanisms of indentations in raceways of rolling bearings

Indentation marks in rolling bearing raceways are known to be a source of surface damage, resulting in shorter bearing service life. SKF bearing life [...]
Bearing units,Bearings,Design,Lubrication Solutions,Research and development,
Engineering Competence

Tomorrow’s tech

The ever-accelerating pace of technological change raises ­questions about where we will be 25 years from now. Evolution asked two leading [...]
Research and development,
Manufacturing
Option 1

3 major orders for SKF

China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Estimated value: about 590 million euros A long-term contract has been signed with one of China’s top three [...]
Engineering consultancy,Research and development,
Engineering Competence

Upgraded SKF Explorer self-aligning roller bearings extend service life

Summary Developments in steel processing technology have given SKF the oppor­tunity to further improve [...]
Angular contact ball bearings,Cylindrical roller bearings,Deep groove ball bearings,Metal industry,Research and development,Roller bearings,Tapered roller bearings,
Engineering Competence

A flash of speed

Sweden’s Flash Engineering has a prominent profile in the sports car racing world, organizing the prestigious Porsche ­Carrera Cup Scandinavia. It [...]
Cars,Racing,Research and development,
Manufacturing

Cleaner cleaning

Two SKF engineers have invented a method for cleaning components in industrial production using rainwater as the cleaning agent.Günter Strasser, head [...]
Bearing life,Research and development,
Engineering Competence

The beast of Lyon – putting large bearing contacts to the test

The Tribogyr test machine at the ­National Institute of Applied ­Sciences in Lyon, France, is breaking new ground in tribological research.
Bearings,Research and development,