Insert bearings (SKF Y-bearings) are based on sealed deep groove ball bearings in the 62 and 63 series, but have a convex outer ring and in most cases an extended inner ring with a specific locking device, enabling quick and easy mounting onto the … [Read more...] about SKF insert bearings (Y-bearings)
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More power from smaller motors with new SKF Hybrid deep groove ball bearing
A new high-performance two-piece polymer cage pushes SKF’s Hybrid deep groove ball bearing into new limits and gives more flexibility in the design choices. By allowing higher rotational speeds, it operates more quietly and efficiently than bearings … [Read more...] about More power from smaller motors with new SKF Hybrid deep groove ball bearing
SKF filtration system boosts oil lifetime
SKF RecondOil’s technology, which removes even the smallest impurities from circulating oil, is now available in a compact form. RecondOil Box is a smaller version of SKF’s industrial-scale DST systems, which have previously been applied in large … [Read more...] about SKF filtration system boosts oil lifetime
SKF plain bearings used in world’s longest suspension bridge
Bearings from SKF are playing a key role in a record-breaking engineering project – the world’s longest suspension bridge, which recently opened in Turkey. The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge spans a distance of more than 4 km across the Dardanelles Strait … [Read more...] about SKF plain bearings used in world’s longest suspension bridge
SKF joins SteelZero Initiative; commits to 100% carbon-neutral steel
SKF, a global supplier of bearings, sealing solutions, lubrication systems, condition monitoring systems, and services has committed to using 100% carbon-neutral steel in its global supply chain by 2050. SteelZero is a global initiative bringing … [Read more...] about SKF joins SteelZero Initiative; commits to 100% carbon-neutral steel
SKF in collaboration to speed up development of fossil-free bearing steel
SKF is supporting the development of fossil-free bearing steel through a collaboration with Luleå University of Technology’s CH2ESS initiative. As part of the collaboration, SKF will participate in and fund research within hydrogen use in industrial … [Read more...] about SKF in collaboration to speed up development of fossil-free bearing steel
New SKF bearing reduces grease consumption by up to 99%
New designed large bearings from SKF used in applications such as mining machinery reduce grease consumption in the bearing up to 99% and last up to twice as long as conventional open bearings — extending service life and cutting costs. SKF has … [Read more...] about New SKF bearing reduces grease consumption by up to 99%
SKF on carbon neutrality
All our manufacturing operations around the world are to become carbon neutral by 2030. This is one of many actions we have to take in order to stay on course of successful eco-economic decoupling. In June 2020, we announced the target to achieve … [Read more...] about SKF on carbon neutrality
SKF acquires lubrication filtration business
SKF has completed the acquisition of EFOLEX AB, a Gothenburg-based manufacturer of the Europafilter-branded industrial lubrication and oil filtration systems. EFOLEX offers offline filtration systems used in process manufacturing and energy … [Read more...] about SKF acquires lubrication filtration business
SKF launches new spherical roller bearing
SKF, a global supplier of bearings, sealing solutions, lubrication management, condition monitoring systems, and services has launched a new line of spherical roller bearings in North America. These bearings are specifically designed to increase … [Read more...] about SKF launches new spherical roller bearing