All articles for "Transportation & logistics"

Engineering Competence

Optimised bearings for locomotive transmissions

Modular design makes the new Adtranz Octeon locomotives flexible. SKF optimised the bearings for the integrated drive system.Electric locomotives are [...]
Bearings,Integrated maintenance solutions,Railways,Transmission,Transportation & logistics,
Industry

Sparrow takes off for the city

A new bird has been spotted in the automotive sky –the three-wheeled Sparrow. Hatched by Corbin-Pacific, Inc., in California, in the United States, [...]
Bearings,Cars,Electrical,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Polymers enhance railway axlebox bearings

Significantly improved performance can be achieved through the use of polymer cages for roller bearings in railway axlebox applications.Optimised [...]
Bearings,Railways,Transportation & logistics,
Digital Technology

Hypercar – more than just hype

Amory B. Lovins believes his innovative car concept is one for the future. He envisions cars that can generate power when parked.Sipping a cup of [...]
Artificial intelligence,Bearings,Cars,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Insulation combats current

Passage of current can cause lasting damage to raceways and bearing rings within a relatively short period of time. This problem led to the [...]
Bearings,Railways,Transmission products,Transportation & logistics,
Industry

Koç keeps Turkey rolling

Road transport has a long history in Turkey. From the first century to the 14th, roads in this region formed the western leg of the important Silk [...]
Bearings,Cars,Transportation & logistics,Vehicle Aftermarket products,
Engineering Competence

All set for a good life

Truck hub units have the potential to keep trucks on the road longer, with less downtime. Fleet operator Hare Express decided to try them out. With [...]
Bearings,Hub units,Lubrication Services,Maintenance,Seals,Transportation & logistics,Trucks,