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Keep up-to-date on the latest product and company news, along with useful information for the maintenance, repair and overhaul industry.

Can your bearings handle the heat?

Premature bearing failure then leads to unplanned downtime, increased cost to the business or sometimes even catastrophic machine failure. Luckily, SKF has created the perfect bearing solution for these high temperature applications.

Minimise machine breakdown with minimal effort

The mining and quarrying industry is well known for its unrelenting environmental and operating conditions and difficult maintenance regimes. But, what if we told you it didn't have to be so hard?

SKF release Bearing Assist App to aid bearing maintenance

The latest app release from SKF aims to aid the engineer when selecting and fitting bearings, helping to get the most out of machinery.

The solid solution for a sustainable future

The recycling industry puts a key focus on sustainability, as it works tirelessly to build a sustainable future for the world. However, the industry is notorious for its harsh operating environment, including high levels of vibration, extreme shock loads, endless contamination and unforgiving weather conditions.

How to get the most out of your roller chain

As so many applications are dependent on roller chain, it is vital that service life is optimised to prevent unnecessary downtime and costs to the business.

5 ways to keep production moving in the Food & Beverage industry

What are the best ways to keep production moving in an industry with extreme temperatures, contamination and moisture?

Keeping machinery running smoothly in the Mining & Quarrying industry

It's important now more than ever to keep machinery running at its optimum level.

How to keep your cool when fitting a bearing

Choosing the optimum method for fitting a bearing and avoiding some of the less conventional approaches such as naked flames or brute force, can help to prevent premature bearing failure. How are the best ways to fit your bearings?

5 reasons to choose Timken Type-E housed units

Timken is renowned for its superior tapered roller bearings, delivering longer life and better performance in even the harshest of conditions. But wouldn’t it be great if these bearings were available as housed units?

How to boost wind turbine performance

The wind energy industry plays a central role in the production of renewable power sources across the globe. By 2030, Britain intends to generate a third of its power requirements from both onshore and offshore wind energy, making the continued growth of the sector crucial.

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