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Speed record on inline skates

Jürg Schläfli of Switzerland has set the 1998 world record for high-speed inline skating while being pulled by a motorcycle. Pulled by a 1100 cc [...]
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Bearing unit for gearboxes

SKF has developed a bearing carrier unit for main and layshaft bearings in gearboxes. The unit decouples the bearing from the housing, thus giving a [...]
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Get off the road

It’s time to make more room for the Jeep, a car that is becoming a way of life for an increasing number of drivers around the world. Of course, [...]
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Vibrations help find faulty components

Vibration-monitoring equipment helps engineers catch bearing defects early, preventing unexpected machine shutdowns.When bearings show signs of [...]
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Log on to your new car

The cars of today are miracles of advanced engineering, with mechanical systems that make driving a pleasure. But the electronics are what provide [...]
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The magic of roundness

Tiny deviations in the roundness of bearing elements can have an impact on bearing quality.Periodic form deviations in the range of an angstrom [...]
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Chicago Rawhide expands in Mexico

Chicago Rawhide, a North American subsidiary of SKF, is expanding its operations in Mexico. The company is achieving this expansion by acquiring all [...]
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