Hydraulic bolt tensioners improve safety of couplings

Bolted assemblies are prone to a number of safety risks, such as incorrect assembly, which accounts for about 45% of all fatigue failures, insufficient preload, over- or under-tightening and... 

New mobile app simplifies bearing mounting

A new mobile tool aims to simplify the process of mounting and installing bearings and is designed so that it can be used by everyone in a maintenance organisation. The application (app) is said to... 

SKF targets full carbon-neutral manufacturing by 2030

Bearing manufacturer SKF is aiming to have its factories carbon neutral by 2030, the Swedish group has announced. The company has already decreased its manufacturing carbon footprint by 36% since... 

Collaboration enhances automated machine monitoring

A new wireless sensor has been developed as part of a condition monitoring system for improving rotating equipment performance programs, on a scale previously considered to be uneconomical. SKF has... 

Automated Machine Learning is the Rising Star of AI-Driven Industrial Analytics

At SKF AI, we want to make AI-Driven Industrial Analytics and its benefits to process accessible to all manufacturers, no matter how many data scientists they have on staff. To that end, our SKF... 

Improved data collection from hazardous areas

A sensor that monitors rotating equipment performance is now certified for use in hazardous areas, extending condition monitoring into new applications and industries.  The sensor is certified to... 

SKF appoints new Southern Africa MD

Boksburg-based bearings, seals and lubrication systems company SKF Southern Africa has appointed Burak Özyurt as its new MD, with immediate effect. After working for Turkish household appliances... 

Leading seal brand rebranding

Bearing and rotation specialists SKF has introduced a new packaging design for its vehicle aftermarket products, more so its sealing solutions provider Chicago Rawhide seals. Inspired by Chicago...