SKF (U.K.) Limited

The latest ECOPUR® range of sealing materials from SKF Economos provides the optimum sealing solution for virtually any industrial application. Combining resistance to abrasion, compression and tearing with a choice of purpose specific properties, the comprehensive range of materials allows U-rings, lip seals, wipers, chevron packings, dampers and other machined parts to be produced that offer long life in the most challenging conditions.

SKF has launched the latest addition to its proven SYSTEM 24 range of automatic lubrication solutions, enabling users to correctly, regularly and cost effectively lubricate components such as bearings. The new LAGE series features electromechanical single point lubricators that offer a simple and flexible solution to a wide variety of lubrication requirements, optimising the performance and reliability of industrial equipment.

SKF Economos has expanded its Austrian headquarters in Judenburg to allow the company to meet the demands of its customers even more quickly and effectively. The major investment in its production and service resources will allow Economos to bring new cutting edge sealing technologies to market fast, and enable the company to create bespoke solutions efficiently and cost effectively, delivering greater value to customers as a result.

SKF has extended its range of sealed spherical roller bearings, increasing significantly the number of applications for which they can be used. Due to their sealed construction, the bearings can reduce the cost of installation and maintenance considerably, while offering consistently high performance under demanding conditions.

SKF has launched a compact centralised lubrication system specifically for use on heavy vehicles. The Safematic Multilube is a modular solution that is easy to install and use, enabling the performance of heavy vehicle applications to be optimised, even in extremely harsh conditions, maximising productivity levels for end users.

SKF has launched a wireless condition monitoring system designed to improve machine reliability, reduce installation costs and increase the safety of personnel in industrial applications. The SKF Wireless Monitoring System V/T can be used where cabling is impractical, offering a fast and simple way to collect and analyse detailed machine performance data.

SKF has released its latest generation of polymer ball bearings, which offer a lightweight and lubricant free alternative to conventional steel bearings. The range has been developed to offer resistance to corrosion and chemical damage, making the bearings an ideal solution for applications subject to moisture or aggressive chemicals.

The latest generation of Y-bearing units for extreme temperatures from SKF, the leading knowledge engineering company, are optimising productivity and minimising costs in a diverse variety of food and beverage applications. The robust units have been developed to withstand an extremely wide range of operating temperatures and aggressive fluids, gasses and particulate matter; in addition they require little or no lubrication, enabling users to reduce both maintenance requirements and costs.

SKF has developed a handheld sound pressure meter to simplify the recording of sound levels in industrial environments, protecting the health and safety of employees and minimising the costs that arise from illness and legal action. The portable TMSP 1 device has been designed to be carried around and used wherever it is needed to carry out checks quickly and simply, minimising both time and costs.

SKF has launched the latest addition to its Stabilus LIFT-O-MAT® range of gas springs. The LIFT-O-MAT PTL features an internal mechanical lock in the compressed position, opening up new opportunities for designers looking for a simple way to create concealed elements and storage areas into furniture and specialised products, which can then be revealed quickly and easily with a light push.

SKF Economos is now able to offer an extensive range of standard hydraulic seals and O-rings for both rotating and reciprocating applications, in addition to its existing range of machined sealing solutions. With this new expanded product offering, SKF Economos is able to provide its customers with access to a comprehensive range of seal technologies, together with all the benefits of using a single supplier.

SKF has launched a dual laser infrared thermometer, which makes it simple to test the temperature of objects quickly and accurately. Called the TMTL 2400K, the device can be used either as a non contact thermometer, using the in-built infrared detector, or a contact thermometer, using a compatible probe, enabling the temperature of objects to be measured in hot, hazardous or hard to reach areas, without risking the safety of maintenance personnel.

Economos, the industrial seals and engineering plastics manufacturer, that was acquired in 2007 by SKF, has announced that it is to be re-branded as SKF Economos. This is part of a long term strategy to integrate the existing Economos manufacturing and customer support network around the world into SKF’s global operation, and to strengthen still further the ability of the overall operation to invest in new and innovative technologies for seals and engineering plastics.

SKF has released its latest range of telescopic pillars, designed to offer a strong, dependable and space-efficient solution for positioning and supporting medical and surgical patient tables. The extensive range of pillars is based on a modular design concept that enables a wide variety of table designs to be realised in order to meet the requirements of any application.

SKF has launched a range of Fan Upgrade Services, enabling plant operators to reduce the total cost of ownership by increasing the reliability of heavy duty fans, lowering maintenance requirements and extending service life. The single-source multi-platform solutions comprise the latest generation of bearing, seal and lubrication technologies to offer a variety of fan upgrade options and components with an effective solution for any application.

In order to meet the most demanding automotive applications, SKF Group chose high performance VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer for the cage design of its deep groove ball bearings that are used where high speed, chemical attack or high temperature conditions occur such as in alternators and transmissions.

SKF has developed the Wireless Machine Condition Detector (WMCD), which can be used with its MARLIN handheld data manager to provide a flexible solution for carrying out operator inspections quickly and safely. The system uses smart studs and temperature magnets to measure and record vibration, enveloped acceleration and temperature, enabling operating costs to be reduced considerably as part of a condition based maintenance programme.

SKF has launched an innovative and intrinsically safe handheld data collection and analysis system, for use in all ATEX Zone 1 operating environments. Called the Marlin S-Pro IS, the new instrument is lightweight, compact and simple to use, yet incorporates a powerful Intel® XScale processor both to ensure fast and accurate data handling and to support complex on-screen graphics; these are viewed on an integral high resolution 3.8” backlit colour display.