Schaeffler - latest company news

16 February 2010 - Schaeffler's manufacturing plant in Llanelli, South Wales, has been awarded a Wales Training Award in the Partnership and Collaboration category of the National Training Awards.

News from Processingtalk, 17 February 2010

CO2ncept vehicle cuts fuel use and CO2 emissions

Schaeffler and Porsche recently presented the result of a powertrain friction-reduction project, the CO2ncept-10 per cent vehicle, at the ATZ/MTZ Congress in Esslingen, Germany.

News from Processingtalk, 3 February 2010

Ball-screw drives improve vehicle fuel consumption

Schaeffler's energy-efficient ball-screw drive is being utilised on the electromechanical steering system for the Volkswagen Tiguan.

News from Processingtalk, 11 January 2010

Schaeffler releases condition monitoring guide

A technical white paper that provides engineers with advice and guidance on the condition monitoring of rolling bearings is now available from Schaeffler.

News from Processingtalk, 16 December 2009

Uniair valve control cuts CO2 emissions

A system for automotive power transmission systems has been launched, which reduces vehicle fuel consumption and cuts CO2 emissions by up to 25 per cent.

News from Processingtalk, 25 November 2009

FAG Dtect prevents power-turbine failure at Corus

An FAG Dtect X1 online vibration-monitoring system has prevented the failure of a steam turbine at a Scunthorpe Corus plant, and in doing so has saved thousands of pounds in lost power generation.

News from Processingtalk, 13 November 2009

Gearbox monitoring system reduces downtime

The Praxis condition monitoring partnership between CNES and Schaeffler UK has enabled Corus engineers at a beam mill in Teesside to oversee an internal redesign to the hot saws gearbox.

News from Processingtalk, 21 October 2009

Bearing lubricators save huge amounts for quarry

An intelligent lubrication system for vibrating screen bearings has saved an Austrian crushed-rock producer up to EUR450,000 per year in maintenance costs and production downtime.

News from Processingtalk, 10 September 2009

Bearing range aims to increase energy efficiency

The Generation C FAG deep-groove ball bearing from Schaeffler achieves higher running speeds and efficiencies, while simultaneously increasing the life of the bearing and reducing energy consumption.

News from Processingtalk, 17 August 2009

Schaeffler provides tailor-made bearing service

The Schaeffler Group has launched its Continuous Caster Bearing (Cocab) programme: a service that offers a range of bearing solutions tailored to the requirements of continuous casting plants.

News from Processingtalk, 12 August 2009

• Elgoglide bearings support Barcelona bridge

• Rolling bearings support cable pulley systems

• Condition monitoring used in pumping station

• Machine elements for use in cleanroom conditions

• Corus approves new condition-monitoring regime

• Stainless steel rod ends launched by Schaeffler

• Schaeffler runs rolling bearing seminars

• Selecting roller bearings for industrial gearboxes

• Miniature linear guides offer high load capacity

• Schaeffler to exhibit at Maintec 2009

• Fasteners ease mounting of linear actuators

• Schaeffler wins Wales Quality Awards prize

• Schaeffler releases guideway system catalogue

• Track roller and shaft guidance systems library

• Precision bearings keep hydraulic systems running

• Monorail guidance systems reference guide

• Bearings for high load / low speed applications

• Split cylindrical and spherical roller bearings

• CM system prevents downtime at nuclear plant

• Alignment and tensioning of belt drives made easy

• FIAT Group Supplier Award for Schaeffler

• Complete condition monitoring technology services

• Lead-free and custom-designed plain bearings

• Student automation projects save GBP32k in Wales

• Condition monitoring: insurance against breakdowns

• Bearing solutions cut costs, power and weight

• Split spherical roller bearings cut repair costs

• New bearing coatings resist corrosion in liquids

• Preventing unplanned downtime at cement maker

• Vibration to detect early failure of bearings

• Split bearings on steel mill replaced in 3 days

• Training workshop is a *Triumph*

• On-line monitoring system for rotating plant

• Wales becomes production location of choice

• Schaeffler redesign of their UK website

• Schaeffler industrial wins German packaging award

• Switchable finger follower improves engine power

• Production kept in Wales because of workforce

• Novel direct drive bearing cuts noise levels

• Vibration monitoring reduces maintenance 88%

• Schaeffler acquires Renold Automotive Systems

• Custom bearing for paint robot hand system

• Shipping of large bearings is now simpler

• Bearings combine the best of both ball and roller

• Cost effective continuous lubrication

• Tools to aid mounting and dismounting of bearings

• INA Bearing company becomes Schaeffler (UK)

• Damage diagnosis instrument launched at Maintec

• Coatings improve bearings for tough conditions

• New range of HMZ locknuts for bearings

• Fake bearings can be a real danger

• Condition monitoring tools for all bearings

• INA FAG UK launches new maintenance service