How does SKF assist customers in reducing / managing carbon risks through product and solution offerings?
The main SKF product is bearings. SKF bearings have a beneficial effect on the environment, due to their low friction properties. By reducing the friction needed for rotation and movement, SKF bearings cut the energy consumption of the machines in which they are installed. Saving energy leads to less depletion of fossil fuels and subsequent lower emission of carbon dioxide. SKF research also results in the continual downsizing of bearings. A smaller, lighter bearing with the same load capacity as a larger one requires less raw material and energy to produce, and less energy to rotate in service. Downsized and therefore lighter bearings save energy particularly in mobile applications such as cars and trucks. Lower vehicle weight gives improved fuel economy, leading to lower emissions. Smaller bearings also require less lubricant in use, reducing the amount of oil or grease consumed during the lifetime of the product. Click here for more information on how SKF helps customers in improvin
