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What is a bearing grease packer?

July 30, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Shaped like a grease gun, the bearing grease packer is a low-pressure alternative for emptying grease cartridges. It provides an easy and clean alternative to manual grease packing of open bearings, and can even be used in other open applications … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bearing Basics, Lubrication Tagged With: SKF

SKF on rotating idle bearings

July 26, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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SKF's Technical Tip Video Series is a compilation of short, one topic videos that provide information on achieving better bearing performance. Here, we see a video covering the handling of bearings. The video specifically covers the rotating of idle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: SKF

What is an oil storage station?

July 23, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Did you know that approximately 50% of all premature bearing failures come from poor lubrication and contamination?  These issues can be addressed through preventative maintenance and attention to detail. During storage, maintenance, and transfer, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: FAQs, Lubrication Tagged With: SKF

What are labyrinth seals for bearings?

July 16, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Labyrinth seals are a common type of mechanical seal used to prevent contamination within a bearing system's design. Bearings are frequently used in locations with prolonged exposure to abrasive dust, dirt, debris, or mud. In these heavily … [Read more...]

Filed Under: FAQs, Featured Tagged With: SKF

What are angular contact ball bearings?

July 9, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Often configured with multiple, opposed, preloaded units, single row angular contact ball bearings are designed to accommodate axial loads acting in one direction. Under radial loads, an induced force acting in the axial direction is produced that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ball Bearings, FAQs Tagged With: SKF

What is a single row deep groove ball bearing?

June 29, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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One of the most common types of rolling bearings, basic deep groove ball bearing design has not changed much over the years. Advances in materials, lubrication and other modifications have evolved creating greater efficiency and life, but the basic … [Read more...]

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SKF and Hexatronic sign development partnership

June 25, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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SKF and Proximion AB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB have entered into a development partnership for the industrialization of fiber optic sensing systems. The two parties will work together to combine SKF’s fiber optic bearing … [Read more...]

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SKF Training Solutions launches new video series

May 23, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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SKF Training Solutions now offers a video series to enhance users' learning experience as part of their blended learning approach to training. The Technical Tip Video Series is a compilation of short, one topic videos (approximately 1.5 minutes in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: SKF

Schaeffler celebrates 75 years in Connecticut

April 17, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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The Schaeffler Group celebrated the 75th anniversary of its Danbury manufacturing operations located in the U.S. state of Connecticut. In just the past 15 years, the global manufacturer of precision components and systems for the automotive, … [Read more...]

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SKF wins 2018 Automotive News PACE award

April 16, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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SKF was named a 2018 Automotive News PACE Award winner at an awards ceremony on April 9 in Detroit. The  award recognizes OE vehicle suppliers for innovation, technological advancement and business performance. SKF was recognized for its Scotseal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: SKF

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