SKF USA Inc.
Lansdale, PA 19446
Custom Machined Seals suit wind turbine applications.
Available in solid or split designs, Custom Machined Seals are engineered to facilitate up-tower installation, optimize protection against ingress of contaminants, and promote retention of lubricant. Sealing solutions include rubber reinforced radial shaft seals made from hydrogenated nitrile rubber or machined from polyurethane compound; polyurethane compound excluder seals; V-ring seals;...
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Caster Bearings suit steel mill operation support rollers.
By coping with axial expansion and contraction of rolls, SKF caster bearings can eliminate induced axial loads, reduce risk of roll seizure, promote bearing reliability and service life, as well as increase caster productivity. Spherical roller bearings have 2 rows of patented self-guiding rollers with- common sphered raceway in outer ring and optimized internal design, while CARB-® toroidal...
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Bearing End Covers promote health and safety compliance.
Available for Marathon-® bearing units, MRC-® End Covers eliminate exposed shaft ends and promote compliance with stringent health and safety regulations governing food manufacturing and processing industries. Units provide extremely secure fit to help prevent dislocation during aggressive high-pressure washdowns up to 100 bar. Accommodating shaft diameters from -¾–1 -½ in. and 20–40 mm,...
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Spring-Loaded Ball Transfers have self-adjusting design.
SKF-® Hevi-Load spring-loaded ball transfer units are engineered to reduce damage caused by shock loads, allow for dimension changes due to temperature, and self-adjust for even load distribution. Recirculating ball system offers capability to handle load capacities to 4,400 lb, with ball either up or down. It employs 12.7-50.8 mm dia load ball that rotates on bed of small balls supported on...
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Shaft Seals are designed for severe conditions.
SKF-® Heavy-Duty Mechanical Shaft Seals protect bearings against harmful solid and liquid contaminants and prevent loss of lubricant. SKF-® Seals fit into conventional, straight bore housings without boring or polishing and can be installed by hand. Bore diameters range from 70-812 mm, operational temperature range is 54-107-
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Roller Screws aid in linear actuation.
Planetary and Recirculating SKF-® roller screws can sustain static loads up to 1,000 tons and dynamic loads up to 200 tons. Planetary Roller Screws feature long lead and symmetrical nut design to permit high linear speeds. Recirculating roller screws utilize lead threads as small as 1 mm for precise positioning. All Roller Screws are available in multiple styles, diameters, leads, surface...
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Filter Dryer protects compressed air systems.
SFD (Separator Filter Dryer) Dryer System is engineered with dual-cartridge desiccant dryer system that removes oil, contaminants, and water from compressed air systems. It channels air flow through one cartridge while the other regenerates. Each unit contains internal oil separators that protect downstream pneumatic components. Integrated design facilitates installation and maintenance and...
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Ball Bearings come in single and double row versions.
Explorer angular contact ball bearings feature ground transition raceways/shoulders and modified polyamide/brass cage geometry. They are manufactured from steel with low oxygen content to prevent formation of fatigue-causing oxide inclusions in steel. Upgraded balls offer running accuracy to ISO P6 and heat-treating process stabilizes rings at 150-ºC for minimal dimensional changes. Sealed and...
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Hybrid Bearings offer alternative to all-steel bearings.
Featuring wear resistance, Hybrid Bearings combine silicon nitride rolling elements with steel rings. Inherent insulating properties prevent electrical arcing, which can cause fluting pattern surface damage to raceways. Standard types include hybrid single row, deep groove ball bearings with bore diameters from 5-110 mm; sealed and greased-for-life ball bearings protected by steel-reinforced,...
Read More »Hybrid Bearings have rolling elements 40% lighter than steel.
Hybrid bearings, including angular-contact ball bearings and cylindrical roller bearing, combine steel raceways with silicon-nitride balls. Dimensionally interchangeable with ISO dimensioned bearings, hybrid bearings provide resistance to wear. They can operate without oil, using process fluid as lubricant. Silicon nitride balls have 50% higher modulus of elasticity than steel, increasing bearing...
Read More »SKF Invests in Strengthened Manufacturing Footprint and Competitiveness in North America
(Lansdale, PA) - SKF is investing approximately $50 million in strengthening its manufacturing footprint and competitiveness in North America. Approximately $28 million is being invested in expanding and automating manufacturing processes at the Group’s factory in Sumter, South Carolina. A further $23 million is being invested in localizing manufacturing of Tapered Roller Bearings (TRBs) from...
Read More »SKF Recognized as a Supplier of The Year by American Axle & Manufacturing
Lansdale, PA – July 13, 2020 – SKF was recognized as a Supplier of the Year for 2019 by American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) at AAM’s 26th Annual Supplier Day, held virtually from Detroit. SKF was recognized for continued and consistent exceptional performance saying, “The SKF team proactively approaches AAM with new opportunities that create win/win outcomes and engages openly and...
Read More »SKF Enlight ProCollect Extends its Capability to Support Lubrication Management
The latest version of Enlight ProCollect helps organisations improve lubrication management by planning detailed manual lubrication routines for factory equipment Gothenburg, Sweden, 11 June 2020: SKF has extended the capability of its Enlight ProCollect portable data collection system, enabling maintenance engineers to plan lubrication routes around a factory or process operation. Lubrication...
Read More »Wind Turbine Reliability Dashboard Co-Developed By SKF and Boralex Will Help Reduce Operating Costs
SKF and Boralex jointly announce the co-development of a new solution for wind turbine operators named Wind Reliability Dashboard . This combines data from multiple sources, including condition monitoring and manufacturing information for spare parts, allowing operators to optimise the profitability of each wind farm, as well as improving reliability and predictability of defaults. MONTRÉAL...
Read More »Celebrating 100 Years of The Spherical Roller Bearing
The spherical roller bearing, that helps engineers accommodate heavy radial and axial loads in applications prone to misalignment or shaft deflections, celebrates its 100th birthday this year thanks to SKF. Gothenburg, Sweden, 16 April 2019: Originally developed in 1919 by an SKF engineer, Arvid Palmgren, the spherical roller bearing (SRB) has since made its mark worldwide. Created to complement...
Read More »Innovations TV Takes a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Advances in Sealing Technology
Discovering the latest advances in roller bearings and related technologies. JUPITER, FLA. - OCTOBER 20, 2017 - The award-winning series, Innovations w/Ed Begley Jr. will feature SKF USA Inc. (SKF) in an upcoming episode, airing fourth quarter 2017 on FOX Business. Check your local listings for more information. Focusing on SKF, innovators in bearings, seals, lubrication and related technologies...
Read More »SKF Invests SEK 225 Million in Modernising Distribution Centres
Opening of a new distribution centre in India is the latest in series of investments aimed at improving customer lead-times and service levels Gothenburg, 15 December 2016: SKF is investing SEK 225 million in upgrading its distribution centres across Europe and India. The investments will improve customer lead-times and service levels, whilst contributing to reduced stock levels throughout...
Read More »SKF and GE Oil & Gas Sign Collaboration Agreement to Develop Use of Active Magnetic Bearing Applications
Collaboration agreement widens scope of use for active magnetic bearings for turbomachinery within the oil and gas sector Gothenburg, 17 October 2016: SKF and GE Oil Gas have signed a non-exclusive, licence-based collaboration agreement, aimed at further developing the use of active magnetic bearing technologies within the oil and gas sector. As part of the agreement, GE Oil & Gas will make use...
Read More »SKF Introduces New Online Marine Magazine
2016 September 08, 13:00 CEST Technical experts help customers stay on top of things with the latest industry news Gothenburg, Sweden, 7 September, 2016: Over the past few years, the maritime industry has undergone a transformation—and this revolution shows no signs of slowing down. To help customers and people interested in the maritime industry to stay up to speed with the latest industry...
Read More »SKF Ranked as One of the World's Most Sustainable Companies
2016 September 15, 09:00 CEST Gothenburg, 15 September 2016: For the 17th year in a row, SKF has been listed as one of the most sustainable companies by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). The Group’s performance within supply chain management and overall environmental management programme once again ranked highly in the survey. Rob Jenkinson, Director, Corporate Sustainability,...
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