SKF to Manage ERG Turbine Fleet

SKF's Windlub centralized lubrication system for wind turbines is supporting ERG to use a fully automated lubrication programme on their turbine fleet in seven countries.

SKF Cooper split roller bearings will get a brand new look with a new blue colour, product markings and box design commencing 1st November 2018. The new SKF Cooper dual product branding and identity will be applied for all split roller bearings.

SKF SimPro Quick bridges the gap between the company's basic online analysis software and its flagship multi-shaft system analysis application, SKF SimPro Expert.

New SKF Grease Reduces Friction and Wear

The grease cuts false brinelling damage in half, while improving bearing performance.

Fabrice Drommi, Machine Health Business Development for Renewable Energy, at SKF explains how their Remote Diagnostic Services can increase the operating efficiency of wind farms

SKF will be exhibiting at WindEnergy Hamburg 2016 (Hamburg, 27?–?30 September) and will use the international trade fair to introduce its newly developed wind turbine main shaft spherical roller bearings.

SKF has recently announced the consolidation of its manufacturing facilities in North America, including the closure of its sites in San Diego, California and Baltimore, Maryland.

Global: SKF Light ElectroMechanical Cylinders - Squeezing out hydraulics in new applications

The latest range of modular industrial actuators from SKF is set to bring electromechanical performance to new industries and users.

Protective sleeve from SKF fits over radial shaft to prevent abrasion – in the same way that a screen protector prevents damage to an expensive mobile phone.

App-based maintenance support system from SKF accelerates and simplifies wind energy inspection activities, while smart online analysis and expert diagnostic capabilities improve performance and reliability.

Germany: SKF offers new Lincoln electrically driven lubricator

SKF recently announced the introduction of the Lincoln electrically driven lubricator (EDL1).

UK: Marine and offshore approvals for SKF UK condition monitoring services

SKF (U.K.) Limited has won marine certification from two of the world’s leading approvals bodies for its extensive range of condition monitoring services.

SKF achieves global energy management system certification

SKF becomes one of the first organisations to achieve ISO 50001 certification on a global scale

SKF appoints Alrik Danielson as new President and CEO as of 1 January 2015, succeeding Tom Johnstone

SKF announces that Tom Johnstone has decided to step down as President and CEO of SKF, on 1 January 2015.

SKF announced it has secured a long-term agreement (LTA) for around SEK 1.2 billion for Kaydon slewing ring bearings from a major wind turbine manufacturer providing solutions to the North American and Brazilian wind segments.

SKF has signed a global agreement with Nordex, a leading developer and manufacturer of wind turbines, for the delivery of mainshaft bearings, and lubrication systems to the Nordex wind turbines to be assembled and erected on a global basis

Damages of main bearings and gears are well known in the wind energy sector and thus an important factor in the profitability and cost calculation of a wind turbine.

Product Pick of the Week - Nautilus from SKF Bearings

One main-shaft bearing does work of two

Germany - SKF announces two new energy efficient bearing types

Extensive testing results verify significant friction reduction compared to SKF standard bearings.