All articles for "Reliability"

Engineering Competence

Premature bearing failures in wind gearboxes and white etching cracks (WEC)

Wind turbine gearboxes are subjected to a wide variety of operating conditions, some of which may push the bearings beyond their limits. Damage may [...]
Cylindrical roller bearings,Electricity, gas and water supply,Maintenance,Reliability,Research and theory,Spherical roller bearings,Tapered roller bearings,
Engineering Competence

Hot applications run longer with graphite

Please note – the SKF product mentioned in this article is no longer available. Many bearings operate in very high temperature environments – but few [...]
Design,Lubricants,Machinery and equipment,Maintenance,Metal industry,Other (special products),Reliability,Research and theory,
Manufacturing

Opening doors to fuel economy

The familiar pneumatic hiss of bus doors may soon disappear. Good riddance!
Maintenance,Reliability,Transportation & logistics,Trucks and trailers,
Manufacturing

The fine print

In Gujarat, India, textile producers reduce both costs and environmental impact through energy-saving technologies.
Machinery and equipment,Maintenance,Other industry,Other products and services,Reliability,
Industry

The sky is the limit

Venture Aerobearings, a joint venture between GE Aviation and SKF, provides bearings for GE’s latest engine, the GEnx.
Aerospace,Angular contact ball bearings,Cylindrical roller bearings,Design,Maintenance,Reliability,
Industry

Spin doctors

Engineering company Sincro Mecánica helps to make sure aging turbines stay productive at Spain’s leading wind farms.
Condition monitoring,Electricity, gas and water supply,Maintenance,Other products and services,Reliability,Seals,Simulation and software,
Engineering Competence

Flexible choice for reliable gearbox solutions

SKF’s high-capacity cylindrical roller bearings are specifically designed for wind turbine gearbox applications. The new separable design provides [...]
Cylindrical roller bearings,Design,Maintenance,Reliability,