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The latest Sealed Energy Efficient deep groove ball bearing (sealed E2 DGBB) from SKF reduces frictional losses by up to 30%.

SKF launches SKF Insight™, a groundbreaking innovation in intelligent wireless technologies that are integrated into SKF bearings

SKF has launched the SKF Axletronic bearing temperature monitoring system, an easy to install, on-board solution for electric and diesel locomotives and multiple units as well as mass transit vehicles.

SKF has announced they have signed an agreement to acquire German-based ship components provider Blohm + Voss Industries (BVI) from Star Capital Partners.

With the end of the Formula One Championship 2012, SKF also comes to an end of the 65th anniversary of its technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari.

SKF has signed contracts with Audi for the delivery of SKF components for use on a range of vehicle models.

SKF has reported that the SKF Low Friction Engine Seal is part of the BeyondZero Portfolio.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, is to supply two giant bearings for the Las Vegas High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched the SKF Marine Condition Monitoring Kit, which simplifies and reduces the cost of shipboard maintenance.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched an innovative monotube seal assembly that has been designed for use with motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including quad bikes and snowmobiles.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched a new range of keyless bushings that offer a perfect interference fit to provide true zero backlash.

KF, the knowledge engineering company, is to launch a powerful range of CASM electric cylinders to provide even greater service to engineers across a wide variety of applications.

SKF has announced targets for their new climate strategy and have partnered with the WWF in their Climate Savers Program.

SKF has introduced an extended range of SKF Nautilus bearing solutions that can increase the reliability and reduce the maintenance costs of wind turbines.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched a new shaft sealing solution for automotive applications that offers enhanced performance in extreme low temperatures and strong resistance to aggressive gear lubricants.

Since launching the SKF cloud in November 2012, the global network of SKF Remote Diagnostic Centres has been connected, bringing together global IT solutions and making all application data accessible in a single cloud-based system.

SKF launches the SKF Energy Efficient (E2) tapered roller bearing (TRB), especially designed for truck final drive applications that reduces friction, enables less fuel consumption and reduces emissions in heavy trucks.

SKF has launched a new robust steering rack bearing for cars with Electric Power Steering (EPS), that enables a smoother and more precise steering.

Gothenburg, SKF today announces the launch of the new, updated technical handbook titled: ‘Rolling bearings and seals in electric motors and generators’, that is especially useful for industrial machinery designers and end-users.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, will be exhibiting a series of ocean energy solutions including bearings, seals, lubrication systems and mechatronics at the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference in Aberdeen on 22 and 23 May 2013.

SKF has launched the SKF Maintenance Network, a web site that enables maintenance professionals to connect with other maintenance experts globally and get their feedback on specific problems and find potential solutions.

SKF today announced the launch of an energy efficient high speed motor on magnetic bearings system for aeration blowers in wastewater facilities that can reduce energy consumption by up to 40 percent.

The latest Sealed Energy Efficient deep groove ball bearing (sealed E2 DGBB) from SKF reduces frictional losses by up to 30%.

SKF launches SKF Insight™, a groundbreaking innovation in intelligent wireless technologies that are integrated into SKF bearings

With the start of the Formula One World Championship, SKF announces that it will equip the majority of the F1 cars with wheel bearings, making the company the leader in this bearing application for Formula One single seaters.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has recently appointed Ashton Seals Ltd, a leading supplier of O-Rings and associated sealing products, as a specialist distributor for its comprehensive range of sealing solutions.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched SKF ChainLube, an airless oil projection system that can cut lubrication costs by as much as 85%.

SKF has launched the SKF Axletronic bearing temperature monitoring system, an easy to install, on-board solution for electric and diesel locomotives and multiple units as well as mass transit vehicles.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has summoned Bearing International Holland to court for having sold SKF counterfeit products.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched the SKF Machine Condition Indicator, a low-cost vibration and temperature monitoring device designed for rotating machinery in constant operating conditions.

SKF has announced they have signed an agreement to acquire German-based ship components provider Blohm + Voss Industries (BVI) from Star Capital Partners.

With the end of the Formula One Championship 2012, SKF also comes to an end of the 65th anniversary of its technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari.

SKF has signed contracts with Audi for the delivery of SKF components for use on a range of vehicle models.

SKF has reported that the SKF Low Friction Engine Seal is part of the BeyondZero Portfolio.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, is to supply two giant bearings for the Las Vegas High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel.

SKF has announced that the SKF Solar Linear Actuator-CASD-60, a BeyondZero Portfolio product, contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions by increasing the energy production from one solar panel by 5.8 MWh/year.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched the SKF Marine Condition Monitoring Kit, which simplifies and reduces the cost of shipboard maintenance.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched an innovative monotube seal assembly that has been designed for use with motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including quad bikes and snowmobiles.

SKF has announced that SKF ConRo roll line unit, a BeyondZero Portfolio product, reduces an estimated average of 1.5 tonnes CO2 per roll line per year.

SKF has announced that a single bus using the new SKF Bus Door Actuator, a BeyondZero Portfolio product, for operating the bus doors saves 1.9 tonne of CO2 /year when compared to a bus using pressurized air.

SKF has announced that the SKF Energy Monitoring Service – Pump Systems, a BeyondZero Portfolio product, recently helped an SKF customer identify a potential reduction of 1,900 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.

SKF has launched a new range of energy efficient ball bearings that can increase mileage for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Mumbai October 09, 2012. SKF today announced that for the 13th successive year, the SKF Group is a member in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) and the pan-European sustainability benchmark for the Industrial Engineering sector.

SKF has launched a new range of air-driven hydraulic pumps and oil injectors (THAP series) that speed up the mounting and dismounting of shrink fit mechanical components

SKF high temperature bearings have enabled Evron Foods to extend maintenance intervals in their ovens from three months to almost three years – and counting.

A new range of SKF Shaft Ground Ring Kits has been developed as a solution to help prevent bearing failures due to electrical discharge currents, which can occur when variable frequency drives (VFDs) are used to control AC motors.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched a new range of keyless bushings that offer a perfect interference fit to provide true zero backlash.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has announced the launch of an expanded range of modular linear profile rail guides, designed to combine high operating speeds with heavy load capacities.

The latest generation of SKF SYSTEM 24 automatic lubricators provides a reliable, easy to use, and cost-effective way to deliver a continuous supply of quality lubricant to plant machinery components.

The latest condition monitoring technology, developed, supplied and installed by SKF is helping engineers at Medway Power Station make significant reductions in downtime due to unexpected failures on the station’s induced draft cooling tower.

The SKF range of power transmission products, supplied by authorised distributor Dickson Bearings, has enabled Irish manufacturer Danann to build a series of bespoke air handling units in three Irish data centres.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has signed a contract with Mazda Motor Corporation to provide SKF bonded piston seals for automatic transmissions within the current Mazda CX-5 model.

SKF has announced the availability of SKF Thruster Monitoring, an integrated and flexible condition-based maintenance (CBM) solution for propulsion and positioning thrusters (tunnel and azimuthing thrusters) in the marine and offshore industries.

KF, the knowledge engineering company, is to launch a powerful range of CASM electric cylinders to provide even greater service to engineers across a wide variety of applications.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, is enabling customers to streamline logistics and take advantage of an efficient single supply solution by making an extensive range of power transmission products available across the UK and Ireland.

SKF has developed an innovative stop-start system for motorcycles and scooters. Called SKF StopGo, this automatic plug-and-play system reduces CO2 emissions and improves fuel economy by an estimated 6-8%, depending on driving conditions.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has created a preventative maintenance programme for the BP Shipping fleet that has the potential to cut costs and decrease maintenance.

SKF has launched a new range of drive belts that offer significantly longer lifespan and can extend the service life of each application in which they are used.

SKF has announced targets for their new climate strategy and have partnered with the WWF in their Climate Savers Program.

SKF will send Weston AFC, the winners of North Somerset Under 18s football tournament Meet The World, on an all-expenses paid trip to Gothenburg, Sweden in July to represent their country at the Gothia Cup, known as the youth football ‘World Cup’

SKF has introduced an extended range of SKF Nautilus bearing solutions that can increase the reliability and reduce the maintenance costs of wind turbines.

SKF today announced that for the 12th successive year the company has been selected to be a member in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) and the pan-European sustainability benchmark for the Industrial Engineering sector.

Thanks to up to 40% weight reduction when compared with traditional plain hub bearing units the SKF solution offesr improved handling, greater load capacity, increased fuel savings and reduced CO2 emissions to the end user.

SKF has been chosen by Zytek Engineering to supply customised and standard deep groove ball bearings to the electric motor generator unit and the intermediate shaft of the new Ginetta-Zytek GZ09HS racing car.