All articles for "Mining, extraction of oil and gas"

Big wheels keep on turning

When you describe the Chuquicamata copper mine in northern Chile, you have to dig deep into your thesaurus for synonyms for the word “big.” [...]
Bearing housings,Condition monitoring,Lubricants,Mining, extraction of oil and gas,Reliability,Seals,

Nonstop crushing

Unscheduled stoppages can hit mine production hard. Portugal’s Somincor turned to SKF to keep its rock crushers running and facilitate [...]
Mining, extraction of oil and gas,Reliability,

A clean sweep

Operating equipment in the gritty environment of limestone mining requires constant vigilance and the right equipment for the job. Belgium’s Sagrex [...]
Bearing housings,Bearing units,Mining, extraction of oil and gas,Reliability,
Industry

Mining the extreme north

At 78 degrees latitude, Svea is the world’s northernmost underground coalmine and the only one in the Nordic region. Located 1,000 kilometres from [...]
Condition monitoring,Mining, extraction of oil and gas,Reliability,
Industry

Pumping powerhouses

GEHO slurry pumps from Weir Minerals Netherlands are put to the test in some of the most extreme environments the world has to offer. And they are [...]
Design,Mining, extraction of oil and gas,

Mexico’s mighty miners

Mexicans have been exploiting their nation’s rich geology since before the Spanish conquistadors arrived. Today their top mining companies are among [...]
Bearing units,Condition monitoring,Design,Lubricants,Mining, extraction of oil and gas,Reliability,

New solution new future

The solution to an old maintenance problem highlights a new way of doing business for SKF and mining partner LKAB. It may also herald new life for [...]
Design,Mining, extraction of oil and gas,Other products and services,