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Rods and bearings in space

Bearing applications can sometimes be out of this world. Take the European space program Ariane. Sarma, a speciality products division of SKF based [...]
Aerospace,Transportation & logistics,

New awards

May 1998 was a rewarding month for the SKF Group. First, packaging and processing giant Tetra Pak awarded SKF its Recommended Component Supplier [...]
Archive

Unearthing mining trends

An in-depth look at the mining industry reveals that multi-disciplinary cooperation is crucial for its future development. In the early 1970s there [...]
Mining, extraction of oil and gas,

Maintenance is key in mining and construction

This issue of Evolution focuses on the mining and construction industries — business areas that make considerable use of heavy equipment. Such [...]
Industry,
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 [...]
Axleboxes,Cylindrical roller bearings,Hybrid bearings,Railways,Tapered roller bearings,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Ceramics stand up to harsh realities

Ceramic materials offer the ability to solve bearing-related problems previously insoluble using conventional materials.Ceramic materials are hard [...]
Hybrid bearings,Research and theory,

Powerful architecture in Prague

Housed in a 1914 architectural classic, Štvanice Hydroelectric Power Plant blends history with high technology. Situated on the western tip of [...]
Electricity, gas and water supply,Toroidal roller bearings,

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