Reliable railways are vital to global travel and logistics, and keeping trains running smoothly is key. SKF provides products and solutions as well as suitable services for every step

Modern rail vehicles – require high comfort, low noise, economy and good traction performance. The rolling bearings used in gearboxes, traction motors and axle suspension boxes provided by SKF have made important contributions to this

Whether it is a locomotive, EMU, EMU or regional train, SKF designs special bearing solutions for the drive system according to application requirements.

The main function of rolling bearings in gearboxes is to fix the shaft and bear the gear meshing force, so the bearings must withstand extreme loads in complex environments.

Gearbox bearings mainly include tapered roller bearings, four-point contact ball bearings and cylindrical roller bearings. The second is deep groove ball bearings, spherical roller bearings and angular contact ball bearings.

The main requirements for gearbox bearings are: high speed, high load capacity, vibration and shock resistance, high temperature resistance, high guidance accuracy and compact structure.

Based on the above characteristics, the selection of bearings must be determined in consultation with the gearbox manufacturer. Features of gearbox bearings: Internal reinforcement design Special cage design Adjustment of tolerances and internal clearance The outer ring has a retaining groove that effectively prevents the outer ring from rotating together

Learn how new railway condition monitoring technology and condition-based maintenance can help you extend maintenance intervals. SKF’s railway-specific products and services allow you to fully utilize the potential of bearings, thereby reducing life cycle costs.

SKF products are everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF solutions are used. SKF bearings are an important part of the daily lives of people and companies around the world.

Keller Bearings As an SKF agent, Keller has SKF rail bearings in stock. If you need to learn about SKF railway products, please contact us.