SKF’s power transmission products complement the company’s extensive experience in bearing technology. “Our specially developed, comprehensive power transmission range covers most common types of power transmission products, including chains, belts, pulleys, sprockets, couplings, bushings and hub taper locking elements,” says SKF South Africa’s manager for power transmission products, Frans Pienaar.
SKF can supply chain for virtually any conveyor requirement. Conveyor chain is ideal for conveying or elevating a load at relatively low speeds. But when the speed limit of chain drives is exceeded or it becomes too expensive to run chains. Pienaar recommends belt drives as the best solution, explaining that they need higher speed to generate the friction required to drive a system.
SKF’s belt drive range, which consists of friction as well as toothed belt drives, is enjoying particular success in the packaging and automation sectors, where high accuracy with low torque is required. According to Pienaar, with features such as space saving, higher durability and a longer life span, wedge belts have now become the standard in both the USA and Europe, replacing the old classical vee belts. “We also offer an XP range of wedge belts that have 30-40% higher power rating compared to standard wedge belts. These are ideal for space constrained applications where the same torque with less slippage is required via a smaller belt profile,” he notes.
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Pneumatic systems & components
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In one of motorsport’s most demanding arenas, a partnership forged in engineering precision and high-performance ambition has proven its worth. SKF, a global leader in bearing technology and innovation, celebrated a remarkable milestone in partnership with SVR Toyota GAZOO Racing, taking second position overall at the 2025 Dakar Rally.
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Shaft power components
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News & events
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Shaft power components
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Shaft power components
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