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Ball Bearings in Space Exploration

Space shuttles, rockets, satellites all have a massive amount of internal and external components that shift and move to help them get into orbit and manoeuvre once they are in space.

New Energy Efficient Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings now available

SKF has extended its range of E2 energy efficient bearings to include double row angular contact ball bearings (DRACBB). The double row angular contact ball bearing is used in applications such as pumps,...

The Complete Scale of Bearings: From Miniature to Massive

Ball bearings and roller bearings come in a wide range of shapes and sizes which have thousands of different applications.

The Basics of Bearing Loads

Bearings are given their name because the balls inside have to 'bear' the wight of objects and because of the way they are made.

The Basics of Needle Roller Bearings

Needle bearings are a small cylindrical type of roller bearings which are used to prevent friction between moving surfaces which have low ratational speeds.

Power Transmission Products Explained

Power transmission is the movement of energy from its source to where it’s needed and it’s essential to choose the correct power transmission products for your bearing application. According to the world’s...

When you pay for SKF quality you should get SKF quality.

You may not be able to tell which is a real SKF bearing, but your machine will!Due to today’s sophisticated reproduction techniques, very good forgeries of SKF product boxes are being produced, increasing...

Choosing the Right Bearing Can Make All The Difference

Almost all rotating elements in industrial machinery rely on one or more bearings for its effective operation. However, far from all of these machines using a ‘one size fits all' commodity product - which...

How Are Ball Bearings Made?

The majority of ball bearings are made from steel as it’s a strong metal which can withstand intense pressure. Ball bearing cages are also made of steel but plastic can also be used and it is a popular...

SKF - Company Profile

SKF are the leading supplier of products, services and solutions within rolling bearings, mechatronics, seals and lubrication systems. They operate across the world to provide their products to help companies...

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