Reference cases
SKF Knowledge Engineering at work in the metals industry

- Increase productivity
- Reduce unplanned downtime
- Increase machine reliability
- Extend maintenance intervals
- Reduce operating costs
- Reduce environmental impact
- Enhance worker safety
- Upgrade equipment
Note: All numbers are rounded off and based on customer estimates. Your particular cost savings may vary.
Reference cases
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CARB toroidal roller bearings
CARB toroidal roller bearings double service life in continuous caster
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SKF online condition monitoring system
Vibration and temperature data drives reliability and machine service life
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SKF Caster Analyst System
Identifying the cause of the problem saves steel mill €300 000 per year
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Ultra low speed monitoring
SKF helps mill monitor converter bearings and save €159 000
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SKF Maintenance Strategy Review
SKF works with mill to develop optimized maintenance strategy
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HDS seals for metals
Heavy duty metal case seals save mill €125 000 annually
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SKF Explorer sealed four-row tapered roller bearings
Bearing arrangement and optimized grease help heavy plate mill save €96 000 per year
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SKF ConRo Roll Line Units
Sealed roll line units helps mill drive output and slash costs
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SKF Client Needs Analysis
SKF helps mill diagnose problems and plan for success
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SKF Asset Management Services
SKF cuts rolling mill stand operation costs by €295 000
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Sealed self-aligning bearing system
SKF saves a European metals leader €525 000 per year