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Optimised sealing performance signed, sealed and delivered with SKF radial shaft seals
19th July 2022

Owing to their innovative design, SKF’s HMS55 and HMSA10 metric rubber outside diameter (OD) radial shaft seals offer optimised sealing performance, extended service life and excellent oil... 


Newly launched interactive website puts SKF remanufacturing solutions online
14th July 2022

Global bearing and rotating technology specialist, SKF, is proud to announce the launch of its remanufacturing website – https://remanufacturing.skf.com/. The objective of this innovative,... 


Image of a mobile phone to show that the new version of SKF's DialSet 7.0 can be used on any smart device
Free software for lubricator set-up
14th July 2022

SKF recently announced an update of its free-of-charge software program, DialSet 7.0, aimed at further streamlining its automatic lubricator set-up. 


SKF North West Africa secures two-year Rotating Equipment Performance contract as solutions provider for leading Moroccan cement producer
7th July 2022

The SKF North West Africa team successfully demonstrated their expertise as a solutions provider and secured a 24-month Rotational Equipment Performance (REP) contract with one of Morocco’s leading... 


Eliminate counterfeits and boost operational efficiency with Stock Audits from SKF Brand Protection
29th June 2022

Stock Audits from SKF’s Brand Protection, an easy solution for verification of products marked SKF, have been delivering massive savings for customers operating in a wide spectrum of industries.... 


Image of a mobile phone to show that the new version of SKF's DialSet 7.0  can be used on any smart device
Free software for lubricator set-up
29th June 2022

SKF recently announced an update of its free-of-charge software program, DialSet 7.0, aimed at further streamlining its automatic lubricator set-up. After selecting the criteria and grease... 


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Bearing Assist  - a new mobile app developed by SKF
Mobile app for bearing installation
24th June 2022

A new mobile application (app) has been developed to simplify the process of mounting, installing and replacing bearings. The Bearing Assist app developed by SKF aims to reduce incorrect mounting,... 


SKF leads online lubrication innovation with DialSet 7.0
21st June 2022

SKF is proud to announce the recent update of its innovative and free-of-charge software programme, DialSet 7.0, to further streamline SKF automatic lubricator set-up. After selecting the criteria... 


SKF, in collaboration with Western Cape Authorised Distributor, secures the catch of the day
14th June 2022

A six-monthly Vibration Analysis (VA) solution from SKF, in collaboration with Authorised Distributor, West Cape Bearing & Transmission, has improved the reliability of a longstanding Western Cape... 


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Global sector poised to grow, says report
3rd June 2022

Apropos, a latest report published by research membership organisation ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm Future Market Insights, the global demand for gaskets and seals is... 


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Improving bearings performance in wind turbine gearboxes
2nd June 2022

SKF has developed a new roller bearing for wind turbine gearboxes that offers bearing rating life that it says is at the forefront of the industry and enables reduction of downtime and maintenance.... 


Bearing Services Africa unlocks future potential with new shareholder, Advanced Mechanical
1st June 2022

Advanced Mechanical recently acquired 70% shareholding in Bearing Services Africa. The shareholders agreement, which was formalised on 25th April 2022, will see a significant expansion of the SKF... 


Image of SKF's Food Line ball bearings that are designed to withstand frequent wash-downs with corrosive cleansing agents
Bearings promote safe food production
26th May 2022

The food and beverage industry is required to comply with stringent regulations to ensure the production of safe food. Companies apply numerous safety practices such as the use of hygienically... 


New steel and heat treatment raises performance of bearings in wind turbine gearboxes
26th May 2022

The SKF high durability gearbox bearing for wind raises the torque density in wind turbine gearboxes by reducing bearing and gear size up to 25% through an improved rating life while at the same... 


The gold standard for planter bushings
24th May 2022

Anyone involved in agriculture will tell you that maintenance is crucial to your equipment life and performance and will quickly come back to bite you if it is neglected. A planting row unit has... 


SKF promotes safe food production with the introduction of Food Line bearings that set industry standards in hygiene design  
16th May 2022

The Food & Beverage industry have to comply with stringent regulations to ensure the production of safe food. Companies apply numerous safety practices such as the use of hygienically designed... 


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Free advice on bearing maintenance practices
13th May 2022

A new service that provides free issue-specific bearing maintenance advice is now available from SKF. The company utilises a dedicated questionnaire to help customers learn more about bearing... 


Filtration system boosts oil lifetime
11th May 2022

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... 


FREE issue-specific advice on bearing maintenance practices from SKF experts
28th April 2022

SKF is adding value to customers’ bearing maintenance practices with the introduction of a new dedicated questionnaire that provides free issue-specific maintenance advice. The questionnaire also... 


Convenient 24/7 access to technical training with compliments from SKF’s Vehicle Aftermarket
25th April 2022

SKF’s Vehicle Aftermarket is pleased to announce that a selection of e-learning technical training courses is available to mechanics.  All that is required is an internet connection to conveniently... 


Rapid growth in demand for bearing remanufacture supports circular economy
21st April 2022

SKF is seeing rapid double-digit growth for bearing remanufacturing services compared to two years ago. The main reason for choosing remanufactured bearings over new ones has historically been cost... 


SKF on a clear path towards a circular economy, helping customers achieve economic and environmental sustainability goals
6th April 2022

Ever-increasing global demand, driven amongst other factors, by an accelerating population growth, places business and industry under extreme pressure to produce more. They also face ever-stringent... 


The hygienic design of SKF Food Line ball bearing units, sets the industry standard in safe food production
5th April 2022

SKF’s innovative Food Line ball bearing units feature a cutting-edge hygienic design that delivers improved reliability, reduced maintenance costs and increased sustainability for the global food... 


SKF rolls out a new skateboard bearing set
31st March 2022

Leading skateboarders are backing SKF’s return to the market – as it launches a series of low-friction, reliable bearings that will allow a smooth, fast ride. SKF bearings are making a dramatic... 


Cooper E-Series roller split bearings from SKF
Upgraded roller split bearings offer host of benefits
18th March 2022

A range of roller split bearings have been enhanced to deliver additional cost-, time- and safety-related benefits that aim to optimise machine availability and uptime, reduce operational costs,... 


Image of SKF’s new HFS radial shaft seals
Large bearings protected by heavy-duty seals
4th March 2022

A new range of radial shaft seals is said to protect large bearings in demanding applications, as well as being easy to retrofit and available as stock items to allow fast replacement. SKF’s new... 


SKF allocates €300m to green investments
11th February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Bearing equipment and services multinational SKF has allocated €300-million to investments in accordance with SKF’s Green Finance Framework. This is an important part of SKF’s focus on reducing its... 


Turnkey lubrication for platinum mine customer
11th February 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

Bearing and seal manufacturer SKF’s South African distributor Bolt & Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) supplied and fitted System 24 to provide a seamless solution for a platinum mine that was... 


SKF acquires additive manufacturing company
2nd February 2022

SKF has completed the acquisition of Laser Cladding Venture n.v. (LCV), an additive manufacturing company based in Belgium. LCV is a niche engineering start-up specialized in various additive... 


SKF remains brand of choice for two-times Dakar winners TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
24th January 2022

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing continued its remarkable Dakar history with Qatari driver, Nasser Al-Attiyah, and Andorran co-driver, Mathieu Baumel, taking their new Toyota GR DKR Hilux T1+ to victory at this... 


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Newly designed large-sealed bearings reduce grease consumption
14th January 2022

Newly designed large bearings from SKF have been shown to reduce grease consumption in the bearing by up to 99% and last up to twice as long as conventional open bearings, helping to extend service... 


Image of a new mounted tapered roller bearing that incorporates SKF's CR Seal
Tough seal ensures longevity of tapered roller bearing
9th December 2021

The performance and product life of a new mounted tapered roller bearing has been extended by pairing it with a superior seal.   SKF explains that adding the robust seal has created a new product... 


SKF commits to net zero supply chain by 2050
30th November 2021

SKF announced its commitment to have a supply chain with net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO, says: “Having already made significant progress on our... 


SKF Zambia proudly welcomes Baby Rhino Zlatan to the family!
22nd November 2021

Rhinos are disappearing at an alarming rate and Zambia’s Rhinoceros population was sadly completely wiped out in 1989 as a result of poaching. “The SKF Zambia team is committed to bringing... 


SKF supporting fossil-free bearing steel through collaboration with Swedish university
16th November 2021 By: Donna Slater

Bearings, seals and lubrication systems company SKF is supporting the development of so-called fossil-free bearing steel through a collaboration with Sweden-based Luleå University of Technology’s... 


Image of SKF’s Enlight Collect IMx-1 vibration and temperature sensor
Automated monitoring improves plant efficiency
22nd October 2021

Regular monitoring and maintenance of machines to ensure optimum machine availability is key to achieving maximum production and overall plant efficiency. However, manual monitoring with the use of... 


Improve plant efficiency, production and safety and reduce costs with SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 automated machine health monitoring system
12th October 2021

The ever-increasing demand for more infrastructure, goods, food, basically anything that consumers around the world require, is driven largely but a growing global population coupled with rapidly... 


Image of SKF’s Oil Conditioning Unit helps to prolong bearing life by improving lubricant performance
Conditioning unit improves lubricant performance
16th September 2021

Premature bearing failures are often caused by incorrect lubrication and contamination. Cleaning lubrication oil and bringing it to the optimum temperature helps to reduce the risk of failure. A... 


Image of a driver in an electric vehicle
Water-based lubricants could further improve efficiency of electric vehicles
15th July 2021

As the demand for electric and other environment-friendly vehicles is set to increase, the efficiency and environment-friendly properties of key components is under scrutiny. Effective lubrication... 


An updated app from SKF extends access to information on super-precision bearings
Super-precision bearings app updated
11th June 2021

An updated application (app) extends access to information on super-precision bearings, allowing users to combine bearings into sets. The super-precision manager app from SKF allows users to scan a... 


SKF South Africa
SKF South Africa
11th June 2021

The SKF brand has been synonymous with world-class quality for over a century and SKF South Africa, as a specialist in bearings and rotating equipment, offers 360° product and service solutions to... 


The SKF TIH 100m induction heater
Lightweight induction heaters offer optimised performance
2nd June 2021

Small and medium induction heaters from SKF are designed to optimise performance, efficiency and handle-ability, while also delivering time and energy savings. The compact and lightweight design of... 


SKF testing autonomous electric goods transport on public roads in Sweden
6th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Bearing and seal manufacturer SKF is testing a self-driving electric truck to transport goods on a public road between its factory and warehouse in Gothenburg, Sweden. It has partnered with Swedish... 


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