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How NOT to Fit a Bearing

You are often told the best methods for bearing mounting, but what are the worst? 1 in 6 bearing failures are due to poor fitting practices, so it's best to know what to avoid.

How to fit an SKF Cooper Bearing

Join Clive Jennings and Andy Fletcher as they take you through a step-by-step buide to fitting an SKF Cooper Bearing.

The History of the Bearing

Bearings are the most common machine component, found in almost every industrial application in the world. The history of the bearing dates all the way back to 2,600BC; find out how we got to the bearings we know today.

Are SKF Chain Oils Right for your Application?

One of the most popular types of chain lubricant is SKF chain oil. This is a versatile range, with options available to suit almost every chain drive across almost every operating environment. But how do you know whether SKF chain oil is right for your application?

How to use the SKF TKSA 11 Alignment Tool

Bearing Product Manager, Andy Fletcher demonstrates how to align your shaft using the TKSA 11 shaft alignment tool and app.

Four SKF Laser Alignment Tools to Banish Downtime

Misalignment is a leading cause of component failure, whether it's bearings, couplings or electric motors. SKF has a large range of alignment tools designed to reduce machine breakdown.

Reduce your grease consumption with SKF sealed spherical roller bearings

SKF sealed spherical roller bearings offer an innovative option for businesses that are looking to prioritise sustainability by reducing their grease consumption. Not only do these bearings offer a solution to grease leakage, but they exhibit outstanding operating characteristics.

Top 5 Maintenance Products to Save Time & Money

It is important to consider the possible implications of poor maintenance. Here's our top 5 maintenance products that will save you precious time & money.

How to use the SKF QuickCollect sensor & app

Follow Bearing Product Manager, Andy Fletcher, as he shows you how to measure your machine health with the SKF Quickcollect sensor & app.

CASE STUDY: Mapro Hire range saves a maintenance job with minimal wait time

Acorn's South West branch were recently able to save a customers repair job by delivering the correct alginment tool within 1 hour.

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