SKF posts H1 2026 net sales of SEK 45.1bn and a 13.7% adjusted margin, with its Automotive carve-out on track to list separately in Q4 2026.
STI food-grade insert bearings: the wash-down duty cycle explained
STI food-grade insert bearings for European food-processing wash-down applications. Stainless grade, seal material and housing considerations.
Reading SKF suffixes without a manual: a distributor cheat sheet
Distributor cheat sheet for reading SKF bearing suffixes at the parts counter. Six suffix categories decoded for quick recognition.
INA cam followers and yoke rollers: choosing the right series for the load
How to choose the right INA cam follower or yoke roller series for the load. KR, NUKR, PWKR and NATR selection framework.
Field test for an INA needle bearing that stops rotating smoothly
Field test method for identifying failure modes on INA needle bearings that stopped rotating smoothly. Visual, rotation, listen and disassembly.
United Kingdom bearing distribution post-Brexit: how the pattern actually settled
How UK bearing distribution has settled five years post-Brexit. Pricing premium, supply chain, customer segments and brand availability.
Choosing a CORTECO seal for hydraulic cylinder rebuilds
How to select CORTECO seals for hydraulic cylinder rebuilds. Rod, piston, wiper and static seals matched to pressure, temperature and cycle rate.
SNR bearings in the European aftermarket: the French positioning that quietly holds share
Where SNR bearings hold market share in European aftermarket. French automotive OEM incumbency, standard industrial competitiveness and NTN-SNR dynamics.
Rating an OPTIBELT drive with the classic-versus-cogged decision
The OPTIBELT classic versus cogged belt decision framework. When each belt type pays back on European industrial drive applications.
Why CORTECO shaft seals sit on top of most European aftermarket shelves
Why CORTECO shaft seals sit on top of most European aftermarket shelves. Cross-reference depth, pricing position and competitive dynamic.