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Diagnostic services optimise operations and protect critical plant assets

24th October 2024 Early diagnosis of potential problems before they escalate is key to the protection of critical plant assets and the optimisation of operations, says bearing and seal manufacturing specialist SKF. The company’s Rotating Equipment Performance (REP) Centre, previously known as the SKF remote... →

Polymer bearings speed up beer bottling

15th October 2024 A Belgian brewery is using lubricant-free polymer bearings in the brewing of its Trappist beer – a brand also widely sold in the South African market. The maintenance-free bearings eliminate the risk of contamination, allowing the brewing process to continue uninterrupted. The Chimay brewery... →

Image of a bearing splashing into a glass of beer with beer bottles in background

igus bearings are used in brewery bottling

Maintenance-free bearing unit adds value

16th August 2024 A Y bearing unit installed in a trencher that was experiencing frequent breakdowns has extended equipment uptime and added value to a local level 5CE Construction Industry Development Board-rated civil company. The SKF maintenance-free Y bearing was fitted to a Vermeer RT650 trencher operated by... →

SKF Maintenance-free Y bearing unit

Tapered roller bearings improve dump truck reliability

25th July 2024 Machine reliability is key to ensuring sustainable mining operations and the smooth operation of dump trucks is especially critical in keeping mine production optimal. SKF says its Explorer tapered roller bearings have been specifically developed for mining dump trucks working in severe... →

Tapered roller bearings from SKF

Biodegradable grease gains EU certification

20th June 2024 Adopting environment-friendly practices is an increasing focus in the agricultural and industrial sectors and the use of products such as biodegradable grease is an important tool in furthering the aim of creating a toxic-free environment. Swedish bearing and seal manufacturer SKF recently... →

SKF LGGB 2 biodegradable grease

Speeding up bearing replacement

14th June 2024 An innovative time-saving solution aims to simplify the removal and replacement of bearings in a trapped position on a shaft and eliminate the need for realignment of the driveline. This process usually requires a full day of costly plant downtime, leading to loss of production and the use of... →

SKF Cooper split bearing wire-cut inner and outer ring

Updated app ensures accurate bearing replacement

20th March 2024 Incorrect mounting can cause bearing failures, leading to increased maintenance costs and breakdowns, production downtime and losses. To help owners and operators of rotating machinery overcome these problems, SKF has introduced a new version of its Bearing Assist mobile application (app) that... →

SKF's updated Bearing Assist app

Polymer bearing made from plastic waste

24th January 2024 A plain bearing made from recycled plastic has been introduced by motion plastics specialist igus. The iglide ECO P210 bearing is a chemical-resistant variant that is part of the company’s iglide ECO series. The iglide ECO series is manufactured using regranulate made from the sprue and defective... →

Recycled bearing from igus

Lightweight solution for roller bearing installation

20th October 2023 A portable induction heater for roller bearings is said to be one of the smallest on the market. Weighing only 3 kg, the TMBH 5 is designed to heat roller bearings weighing up to 5 kg that are mounted onto a shaft with an interference fit. It is also suitable for heating other ring-shaped,... →

The SKF TMBH 5 bearing heater

Reconditioning scraper idlers reduces incidence of failures

15th September 2023 The reconditioning of scraper idlers on a submerged scraper conveyor (SCC) has increased the average mean time between failures (MTBF) from between three months and six months to between 12 months and 18 months. SKF asserts that this increase in MTBF was achieved with the use of the company’s... →

Reconditioning scraper idlers reduces incidence of failures

Bearing grease benefits high load industrial applications

12th July 2023 A new mineral oil-based, anhydrous calcium soap-thickened industrial bearing grease is specifically suited for high load applications. SKF says its LGNL 2 grease combines the water resistance and mechanical stability of lithium greases with the economic advantages of a calcium-based thickener.... →

Image of a field of agricultural heavy machinery

SKF high load industrial bearing grease is used in the agricultural sector

New hybrid deep groove ball bearing for high-speed applications

23rd September 2022 SKF has developed a new hybrid deep groove ball bearing that is said to enable more power from smaller motors. The high-performance two-piece polymer cage is designed to allow higher rotational speeds, enabling quieter and more efficient operation than bearings with common cages. It also enables... →

SKF’s hybrid deep groove ball bearings

Free tool helps address carbon emissions

13th August 2022 A freely available dashboard has recently been launched, allowing users to explore how carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions related to the production and use of bearings are distributed in different industries. The tool provides illustrative examples based on how emissions differ in various positions... →

Image of a city with icons to show carbon emissions of different industries

SKF has launched a tool to help industry address carbon emissions

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, installation time and costs while increasing uptime and extending the operating life of bearings, to... →

Image of a mobile phone showing
Bearing Assist - a new mobile app developed by SKF

Bearing Assist is a new mobile app developed by SKF

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. The company says that its high durability gearbox bearing for wind raises the torque density in... →

New steel and heat treatment improves bearing performance

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 designed food-grade machines and equipment to help protect food products during the manufacturing and... →

Image of SKF's Food Line ball bearings that are designed to withstand frequent wash-downs with corrosive cleansing agents

SKF's Food Line ball bearings are designed to withstand frequent wash-downs with corrosive cleansing agents

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 maintenance practices, to review and compare practices and to benchmark practices with similar companies... →

SKF provides free issue-specific maintenance advice

Continuous lubrication prevents grease hardening

14th April 2022 Grease hardening is recognised as a significant contributor to the inefficient operation of bearings. As the grease hardens it causes increased friction and heat. As the heat rises, the grease hardening process continues and the bearing runs hotter than normal, indicating that there is a... →

Image of GreaseMax lubricator that provides continuous lubrication to prevent grease hardening

GreaseMax lubricators provide continuous lubrication to prevent grease hardening

Pump bearings that can withstand extreme heat

31st March 2022 A Turkish geothermal plant plans to install specially designed pump bearings that are manufactured using a material that can withstand high temperature of between 160 ºC to 200 ºC. Geothermal energy, usually associated with hot springs, is heat energy that is transferred from the earth’s core to... →

Image of Vesconite’s Hitemp 160 bearings to be installed in a Turkish geothermal plant

A Turkish geothermal plant will be installing Vesconite’s Hitemp 160 bearings

Bearings keep conveyor moving

24th March 2022 The plain bearings installed on the conveyor chains of a drop-size carrot sorter has continued to work efficiently at South Africa’s largest carrot producer for two years, reports the farm. A drop-size sorter consists of a mainframe with sprockets on each side. A chain runs on the sprockets and a... →

A drop-size carrot sorter, fitted with Vesconite plain bearings

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, and increase plant production. SKF announced the upgrade of the Cooper roller split bearings, with the... →

Cooper E-Series roller split bearings from SKF

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 HFS radial shaft seals protect large bearings from contamination in industries such as metals, mining,... →

Image of SKF’s new HFS radial shaft seals

SKF’s new HFS radial shaft seals protect bearings

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 life and cut costs. The company has extended its range of large bearings for roller presses to... →

Newly designed SKF large sealed bearings

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 that has proven to survive in contaminated environments for more than 600 hours – 10 times longer... →

Image of a new mounted tapered roller bearing that incorporates SKF's CR Seal

The new mounted tapered roller bearing incorporates SKF's CR Seal

Clean bearings and lubricants ensure improved productivity

3rd December 2021 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom) Ensuring bearing and lubricant cleanliness is critical to preventing unnecessary maintenance, plant downtime, productivity losses and increased energy costs. According to leading bearings manufacturer NSK, a particle of just five microns or less (smaller than a... →

Image of GreaseMax lubricators on machinery

GreaseMax lubricators are a solution to poor lubrication practices, improving maintenance and productivity outcomes

Ensuring effective fan bearing lubrication

7th October 2021 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Fans are essential components for the effective and efficient functioning of a range of industries. Sectors such as mining, mineral processing, food processing, petrochemical production and office, hotel and shopping mall heating ventilation and air-conditioning... →

Image of GreaseMax that offers a continuous automatic lubrication solution to ensure effective fan bearing lubrication

GreaseMax offers a continuous automatic lubrication solution to ensure effective fan bearing lubrication

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 plug-and-play unit that cools and filters lubricant as it circulates helps to extend machine service... →

SKF’s Oil Conditioning Unit helps to prolong bearing life by improving lubricant performance

Effective lubrication key to smooth operation of electric motors

10th September 2021 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Lubrication improvements are said to significantly increase the reliability of electric motors and premature motor failure can most often be attributed to bearing failure because of inefficient lubrication. Lubricants have a finite lifespan and re-lubrication is... →

GreaseMax automatic lubricator from Delta Distribution

Polymer bearings support more efficient solar power installations

9th September 2021 Solar panels are designed to track the sun for maximum efficiency and the bearings that facilitate the movement usually require regular maintenance to ensure long-term operation in the harsh, arid and dusty climates where solar farms are traditionally located. A new range of polymer bearings is... →

A long-life pillow block bearing from igus South Africa

Correct lubrication essential to ensure longevity of plain bearings

10th August 2021 Plain bearings are renowned for their ability to operate for many years under heavy loads and in extremely harsh operating conditions, with little wear or need for attention, making them a good choice for intense applications. However, to ensure long-term effectiveness it is important to pair... →

Plain bearings can operate for many years under heavy loads

Polymer bearings promise high precision and rigidity

4th August 2021 A new range of bearings made of high-performance polymer has been developed to ensure precise and easy movements in linear technology. The bearings consist of an aluminium housing and a thin liner, which helps to ensure smooth and quiet operation combined with high rigidity. →

Bearings made of iglidur W360 high-performance polymer

Advanced plastics prolong manufacturing equipment life

24th June 2021 Technologically advanced materials have revolutionised many applications in the industrial environment with engineered plastics able to outperform and outlast steel in heavy-duty applications such as bearings, bushes and protective housings. They have also enabled modern manufacturers to develop... →

igus polymers are used for even the toughest applications

Bearings International

24th June 2021 Industrial solutions provider and distributor Bearings International (BI) has supplied customers with total solutions for 64 years. Its extensive product range includes bearings and seals, chains and sprockets, electric motors and variable speed drives, belts and pulleys, gearboxes and couplings,... →

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 code on the product packaging, or on the bearing itself, to access product data, mounting... →

An updated app from SKF extends access to information on super-precision bearings

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 the induction heaters combines high heating capacity with convenient portability. The small TIH... →

The SKF TIH 100m induction heater

Enhanced bearings solution to improve safety and reduce mine downtime

30th April 2021 A specially designed spherical roller bearing (SRB) solution has been specifically devised for a leading South African coal producer to replace an obsolete unit on one of its bucket wheel feeders. The solution was created to improve worker safety and deliver cost savings for the company. “The... →

SKF Cooper split spherical roller bearing solution delivers safety and cost advantages

Food-line ball bearings feature hygienic design

23rd April 2021 A range of food-line ball bearing units that include hygienically designed components, offer improved reliability, reduced maintenance costs and increased sustainability for food and beverage companies. Bacterial contamination and undeclared allergens are said to represent the majority of causes... →

SKF’s Blue Range of food-line ball bearings

Bearing dismounting simplified with internal bearing puller kits

4th November 2020 Internal bearing puller kits designed for dismounting of bearings from housings in applications where the fit is on the outer ring, offer safe, hassle-free bearing dismount. Manufactured from high strength materials to help ensure optimum robustness and durability, the SKF TMIP and TMIC series of... →

The new SKF TMIP 7-60 internal bearing puller

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