Engineering Competence

Trends in machine-tool spindle design

The machine-tool industry is improving productivity through higher speeds, improved power density and multipurpose operations. This requires [...]
Machinery and equipment,Spindles,
Engineering Competence

Improved grease-life model for Y-bearings

Improvements in bearing, seal and lubrication technology, combined with the latest grease-life calculation methods, result in a substantial [...]
Product,Y-bearing units,
Engineering Competence

New sealing solutions for deep groove ball bearings

RSL and RSH seals now introduced by SKF are designed to offer longer service life as well as energy savings in bearing applications.
Electricity, gas and water supply,Industry,Product,Seals,
Engineering Competence

A new performance class for angular contact ball bearings

SKF has developed a new performance class for standard angular contact ball bearings – the SKF Explorer series. The series is now being launched in [...]
Angular contact ball bearings,
Engineering Competence

The Compact TBU, a new concept in axlebox bearing units

Design is the key to lower life-cycle cost. SKF engineers have taken this maxim to heart in developing the Compact Tapered Bearing Unit (Compact TBU) [...]
Axleboxes,Railways,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Simulation of dynamic behavior of rolling bearings

Computer simulation techniques have been developed to focus on the dynamic behavior of rolling bearings. This can provide insights into phenomena [...]
Research and theory,Simulation and software,
Engineering Competence

Decision-support system for selecting bearing lubricants

LubeSelect is a system that will allow SKF to further improve its support to customers when selecting appropriate bearing lubricants.
Lubricants,Online services,Simulation and software,