SKF – The knowledge engineering company

The business of the SKF Group con-sists of the design, manufacture and marketing of the world’s leading brand of rolling bearings, with a global leader- ship position in complementary prod- ucts such as radial seals. SKF also holds an increasingly important pos- ition in the market for linear motion products, high precision aerospace bearings, machine tool spindles, as well as plant maintenance services and is an established producer of high-quality bearing steel.The SKF Group maintains special-ized businesses to meet the needs of the global marketplace. SKF supports specific market segments with ongoing research and development efforts that have led to a growing number of in- novations, new standards and new products.SKF Group has global ISO 14001environmental certification. Individual divisions have been approved for quality certification in accordance with either ISO 9000 or appropriate industry specific standards.Some 80 manufacturing sites world-wide and sales companies in 70 coun- tries make SKF a truly international corporation. In addition, our 7 000 distributor and dealer partners around the world, e-business marketplace and global distribution system put SKF close to customers for the supply of both products and services. In essence, SKF solutions are available wherever and whenever our customers need them. Overall, the SKF brand now standsfor more than ever before. It stands for the knowledge engineering company ready to serve you with world-class product competences, intellectual resources and the vision to help you succeed.

Developing a cleaner cleaner The electric motor and its bearings are the heart of many household appliances. SKFworks closely with appliance manufacturersto improve their product performance, cut costs and reduce weight. A recent example produced a new generation ofvacuum cleaners with substantially moresuction. SKF’s knowledge in small bearingtechnology is also applied to manufacturersof power tools and office equipment. Harnessing wind power The growing industry of wind-generatedelectric power provides an environmentally compatible source of electricity. SKF isworking closely with global industry lead-ers to develop efficient and trouble-free turbines, using SKF knowledge to providehighly specialized bearings and condition monitoring systems to extend equipmentlife in the extreme and often remote en-vironments of wind farms. Delivering asset efficiency optimization To optimize efficiency and boost product-ivity, many industrial facilities outsource some or all of their maintenance services to SKF, often with guaranteed perform-ance contracts. Through the specializedcapabilities and knowledge available fromSKF Reliability Systems, SKF provides acomprehensive range of asset efficiency services, from maintenance strategies andengineering assistance, to operator-drivenreliability and machine maintenanceprograms.

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