SKF (U.K.) Limited

Offering fit-for-purpose condition monitoring for a range of industrial applications, SKF has introduced its compact IMx range. SKF’s 8-channel version of its IMx machine health monitoring platform has been initially targeted at the offshore wind and marine sectors, bringing affordable machine health monitoring to a wider industrial user base.  

  A successful completion of legal proceedings commenced in 2009, has led to counterfeit bearings with a market value of approximately €1,000,000 being destroyed in Greece.

SKF has launched a fast and efficient wire rope lubrication system to significantly reduce maintenance time and extend service life in a number of diverse applications. The Lincoln wire rope lubricator (WRL) has been developed to eliminate manual lubrication and is available in a range of models for use with any wire rope up to 52mm in size.

A thin, metallic protective sleeve from SKF prevents abrasive damage to radial shafts, and costs a small fraction of the potential repair bill.

SKF has launched a new roller profile rail guide range designed to meet the needs of OEMs that require high stiffness and high load carrying capacity in a compact design.

SKF has launched a next-generation electrically driven oil pump for automation, heavy industry and machine tool applications. The Lincoln P653S electric Centro-Matic pump has been developed for single-line lubrication systems and is available in two models with reservoir sizes of 4 and 8 litres to meet varying capacity requirements.

SKF has announced the introduction of its online heater selection tool for bearings and similar workpieces. Accessible via the Group’s website this convenient tool makes it quick and easy for SKF customers and distributors to find the right heater for various applications.

SKF has announced the introduction of the SKF Battery Driven Grease Gun TLGB 20. Developed to maximise efficiency, this unique tool includes an integrated grease meter to help prevent over- and under-lubrication.

SKF has launched a new range of Aramid corded power equipment v-belts designed for use in groundskeeping applications. The durability of new SKF Xtra Power Lawn and Garden belts v-belts contributes to longer life.

Lincoln’s robust single-line lubrication system is ideal for wind turbines and other applications that must withstand harsh operating conditions. The system automatically dispenses precise amounts of lubricant to all lubrication points in a wind turbine while it is in operation.

SKF has redesigned its linear ball bearings to create a longer lasting, more robust set of products.

SKF has launched a range of disc couplings that offer cost-effective, lubrication-free service in medium to high torque applications that require torsional rigidity. The SKF Disc Coupling has a capacity range up to 178 kNm in a variety of configurations – including single disc, double disc and spacer for both horizontal and vertical mounting – bringing its benefits to a wide range of applications.

Wind power has entered the mainstream. By the end of 2014 global wind generation capacity had reached 369.6GW according to Global Wind Energy Council. The share of wind energy in electricity production is expected to increase in the coming years as wind has become increasingly competitive. Demand for wind will also shift to developing countries where there is an increasing demand in electricity. To keep delivering on its potential, however, the global wind energy industry must maintain high levels of reliability and availability.

A range of advanced products and systems from SKF are playing an important role in improving the reliability and performance of critical top drive systems used in oil and gas drilling and exploration rigs. SKF top drive solutions include high performance bearings, seals, lubrication and condition monitoring products.

SKF has announced the introduction of the TKSA 41 shaft alignment tool with enhanced measuring and reporting capabilities. Developed for use in industrial applications utilising rotating machines, the instrument helps customers identify and correct shaft misalignment to improve equipment uptime and lower maintenance costs.

SKF has released a new lube element that further increases the operating life of its LLT profile rail guide series. The new LLTHZ S6 lube element enables longer relubrication intervals and reduced maintenance, and is ideal for use in a variety of applications, including factory automation, printing and packaging, and medical.

SKF launched an innovative shaft alignment tool. The TKSA 51 is the first instrument designed for intuitive shaft alignments using tablets and smartphones. The app makes it quick and easy to set up of motors, drives, fans, gearboxes, pulleys and couplings, even by operators who use the instrument for the first time.

SKF has launched its new SKF EnCompass Field Performance Programme. Leveraging SKF’s depth of application experience and tribological knowledge, the company-wide initiative focuses on bearing design optimisation and more detailed analysis of the factors influencing bearing rating life to help meet real-world application conditions.

SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched SKF Microlog Inspector, the next generation SKF MARLIN inspection system, providing the ability to manage workflow and data collection effectively, within and between different plant disciplines through one easy-to-use, handheld device. The system is compatible with most Windows Mobile portable devices, enabling existing handhelds to be used, if required, when performing process and quality inspections essential for operational efficiency across a range of manufacturing industries.

The latest range of STABILUS gas springs and dampers from SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has been developed to give engineers a wide range of options for designing safe, reliable and cost effective systems for lifting bonnets, hatches, windows and seats. STABILUS gas springs and dampers are constructed for use in the most demanding applications, making them ideal for use in construction, agricultural and forestry machines; are available in a wide choice of configurations, and incorporate a number of innovative features to improve vehicle function and operation.