SKF Sails the Seas

The shipping and maritime industry is one which is essential for trade and perhaps even survival and due to the important nature of the industry, the ships that are used have to be designed and built using the best possible components which will be efficient and reliable and that can be easily maintained and repaired.  Shipping provides us with the opportunities for trade and transporting cargo as well providing a means of travelling.  SKF is able to provide advice throughout the planning and construction stages of shipbuilding as well as components for use in the ships.

There is always a desire within any industry for everything to be built to be as efficient and reliable as it possibly can and the same is true within the shipping industry.  When modern ships are designed they are done so in a way that makes the most of available components which are designed to improve reliability and function.  SKF are able to provide components for engine transmission and propulsion as well as for maintenance and condition monitoring.  SKF aim to increase the efficiency and reliability of ships whilst also reducing the amount of time needed for any maintenance or repairs to be carried out on the ships.

Whether you are sailing on a small fishing boat, a cruise liner or a large container transporter the ships all require components which are going to be safe and reliable.  Even in this modern age sailing can sometimes be a dangerous and tricky occupation.  There are numerous risks and problems that can arise without warning when at sea such as dangerous weather and hostile shipping so nobody wants to have to encounter any additional problems caused by their own ship.  SKF bearings and components used in shipping are designed to have an increased efficiency and to require little or no maintenance.  If you know that you can rely on your vessel and have faith in its ability and reliability then that is one less concern for you to have when at sea.  Shipping often has to run to strict schedules and timetables depending on destinations and cargos and so any delay caused by mechanical failure can have a knock on effect and be very costly for the company running the ship.  This is why SKF bearings are designed to be durable and if they do need replacing for it to be done in as little time as possible to reduce the down time needed for repairs.

Modern ships and boats are very advanced in comparison to old fashioned sailing vessels and so a lot of attention has to be given at all stages of the design and construction process and SKF is able to provide advice during these stages.  As well as giving advice SKF are able to provide components for engines and transmission as well as bearings, seals and lubricants.  After the ship has been put into service and is in action, SKF offer condition monitoring using special monitoring tools and also maintenance and consulting services.