productThe third channel of the Panama Canal opened in June 2016, eliminating a bottleneck for global commercial shipping. Schaeffler has supplied more than 3400 rolling bearings for the canal’s water management systems, including lock gates and valves.
productPrecision bearing manufacturer Schaeffler (UK) Ltd has released an online rolling bearing calculation module for hydraulic pumps. The software enables users to quickly and easily select suitable rolling bearings for vertical and horizontally mounted hydraulic pumps.
productAs part of its ‘Mobility for tomorrow’ strategy, Schaeffler is digitising its entire organisation. With IBM as its strategic partner, it is creating a digital platform for processing large amounts of data, generating valuable insight to transform its operations. From October 2016 the resulting Schaeffler Cloud will be available for the first user cases and applications.
articlePerlenbach water treatment plant in Germany has changed from regular patrol pump monitoring to a continuous online system from Schaeffler. The SmartQB detects any signs of wear or damage to bearings before pumps fail
productRotor shaft bearings are of critical importance in wind turbines. The locating bearing is subject to extremely high axial loads. With this in mind, Schaeffler has optimised its standard spherical roller bearings and developed an asymmetrical bearing design.
newsGlobal automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has chosen IBM as its strategic partner for its digital transformation.
newsSchaeffler and DMG MORI are continuing their successful cooperation, expanding it to include the development of additive manufacturing processes for rolling bearing components. Both companies signed a cooperation agreement at the Japan International Machine Tool Fair, JIMTOF 2016
productPrecision bearing manufacturer Schaeffler UK has extended its range of condition monitoring (CM) services for the UK market.
productThe Schaeffler UK automotive plant in Llanelli, South Wales has become the company’s global location of choice for the production of turbocharger ball bearings. Start of production is planned for the end of May 2017.
productSchaeffler has been providing regular (typically every two months) on-site vibration monitoring and analysis services to Tarmac Buxton Lime & Cement at Tunstead Quarry near Buxton.
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