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World class qualityMade in Bengaluru, India
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Local facilities withglobal expertiseAt 25 years old, SKF Bengaluru is one of
the younger factories among the over 100
manufacturing facilities that SKF has around the
world. Established in 1989, the SKF Bengaluru
factory has successfully met the needs of
customers in India and abroad for quality
bearings that meet world-class standards.
Located in the southern part of India, Bengaluru
is in close proximity to Chennai – also called
the Detroit of India, as it is a major automotive
manufacturing hub in India. Several major
automotive and two-wheeler manufacturershave their manufacturing facilities in and around
the Bengaluru-Chennai industrial area. Its
strategic location makes SKF Bengaluru the
natural preference for customers looking for
high quality products.
The SKF Global Technical Centre, India (GTCI)
established in 2011 is situated in the same
region and has further strengthened the
technical capabilities of the Bengaluru factory.
The objective of setting up GTCI is to make SKF
Group’s technology more easily available to local
and global customers and provide assistance
in a faster and more effective way. The center
provides advanced technical knowledge
required for design, process and supplier quality
validation. It also provides services like testing,
validation and new product development to
customers.
Every customer solution is arrived at througha potent mix of technology, knowledge and
experience. The highly-trained and quality-
conscious personnel have the condence
of a century of experience and knowledge.
Coupled with the current expertise of GTCI,
the Bengaluru factory offers a wide range of
products and solutions for its customers that
can tackle virtually any future task necessary.
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Excellence is the theme that drives SKF and SKF Bengaluru. For everyone
working at the factory, this guiding principle has helped to maintain SKF’s
world-class quality standards. Today, every process, action and decision
reects this theme.
To help reinforce the focus on excellence, SKF Bengaluru has implemented
best practices such as Six Sigma, Zero Defects and Poka Yoke. By continually
raising the Business Excellence bar, SKF Bengaluru is a trusted and desired
bearing supplier with world-class quality status.
The Bengaluru Factory has been constantly achieving Zero Defects. This,
along with the implementation of Total Quality, gives customers the
condence that they will receive the award winning products and services
they have come to expect from SKF.
Business Excellenceis a way of life
Standardized work Right from me
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Standardized work
Quality Management Systems and Visual Controls implemented at the
plant keep work ows and processes standardized at all times. Regular
pulse meetings and daily deviation meeting boards are utilized to keep
processes on track without any lapses.
Right from Me
The SKF Bengaluru team is committed to strict adherence to a code
of conduct, as well as aligned standards and policies, that enable allpersonnel to be recognized for their contribution to the process.
Customer value driven output
Through value driven processes such as resetting alignment for exibility,
it is possible to meet customer demands. A good example of this is
strategic customer partnership programs utilized with many major
customers.
Continuous improvement
To further support the culture of excellence in everything we do, SKF
Bengaluru focuses on continuous improvement. The application of bestpractices like Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen culture, dedicated Kaizen area for
improvement activities, and maintenance excellence initiatives are all
aimed at achieving this goal. To this end, the SKF Bengaluru factory
has received several awards for customer satisfaction, quality and
standardized processes.
Customer value driven output Continuous improvement
Highlights• Standardized work
• Right from me
• Customer value driven output
• Continuous improvement
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The SKF Bengaluru factory offers the same levels of excellence as all other
factories throughout SKF. The world-class methodologies offered by this
factory enable it to meet its promise of products that match world classstandards of performance, quality and efciency.
The facilities at Bengaluru are powered by a global knowledge that is central
to every SKF factory. This is backed by a century of leadership in offering
world-class bearing technology, design and manufacturing. Across industries
and customer requirements, SKF Bengaluru uses every opportunity to
harness the knowledge accumulated over 100 years.
Being among the youngest SKF factories in the world, SKF Bengaluru is
geared to offer its customers a unique blend of latest technology, innovation
and experience.
Meeting global standards:
From customer ordering to delivery, the SKF core of world-class services
provided worldwide is followed and maintained at the Bengaluru factory.
A well-equipped invoicing system linked to the global process provides a
seamless ow of orders, production schedules and shipments.
A world-class manufacturingfacility
Highlights• Powered by global
knowledge
• World-class services and
methodologies
• Over 100 years of
knowledge
• A unique blend of
technology, innovation and
experience
Single packaging process Two-wheeler center of excellence
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A world-class manufactu
Word class manufacturing channels Customer order handling/Dispatch order handling
• SKF Bengaluru is using SKF approved sources
for raw material.
• In the measurement section, calibrated
masters are created and replicated onto the
various channels. The factory has a standards
room that works to global quality standards to
conrm that SKF’s exacting quality parameters
are always maintained.
• The automated production channels and the
inspection system enable zero defects output.
• 100% controls of boundary dimensions and
torque are applied.
• Every bearing is checked for conformance with
desired noise and radial internal clearance.• Bearing cleanliness is maintained by multiple
washing steps.
• A nal component check is performed before
the bearings are marked with the standard SKF
stamp of quality.
• The bearings are washed again and anti-
corrosion preservation oil is added. For certain
application requirements, the bearings are
greased and capped.
• After an overall nal check, the bearings
are packed. The fully-automated packing
facility is equipped to handle series packing for
customers of original equipment manufacturers,
single cartons for aftermarket, seaworthy
packing and air shipments. Later, an automated
calibrated machine performs precision checking.
Quality audits are carried out at every shift to
optimize quality parameters at every level.
Two-wheeler Centre of Excellence
At SKF Bengaluru, every opportunity is utilized
to innovate and improve solutions. The Centre ofExcellence acts like a research and development
centre where special requests are met. It is here
that SKF also develops innovative solutions for the
two-wheeler industry.
To arrive at innovative solutions for customers,
trained personnel in this department disassemble
a motorcycle and explore every possible solution.
It is only possible by seeing the product in the
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ing facility
Highlights• Innovation and continuous
improvement
• Stringent adherence to
quality during
manufacturing process
• Minimal lag between order
and delivery
• Automated delivery system
clockwork precision
Single packing machine Channel monitoring system
actual setting that can one have an honest understanding of customers’ needs.
By spending time and effort at this stage, the team arrives at better solutions
for customer requirements and the designs for new products. This is also where
prototypes are designed, followed by intensive testing and benchmarking.
Ring pairing and ball lling machine
The channels at SKF Bengaluru follow processes that ensure the quality of the
products is as good as any in the world. The channels are SKF Explorer grade
approved, resulting in customer bearings that have tolerance levels higher than
normal bearings.
Single packing
The packing system conforms to SKF standards and offers shortest possible
delivery time.
Order handling system
The fully automated order handling system followed in the plant conforms to
SKF’s global standards. Starting right at receiving the orders and updating it
to the factory channels to delivery and inventory management, the system is
equipped to track multiple orders, thus saving valuable time.
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A company is dened not only by the products and services it offers, but also
by the beliefs it embraces. At SKF, the values of empowerment, high ethics,
openness and teamwork represent the core of what the company and its
people stand for.
At SKF, people are its most signicant asset. The Bengaluru factory has right
mix of young and experienced personnel. Both have a diverse set of skills,
helping the facilities successfully meet the requirements of its customers.
The young team members bring unmatched levels of energy to every project,
adding to the years of experience and knowledge of the senior personnel.
They are assigned their roles only after undergoing a rigorous skills
development programme.
Strengthening the skills and competence levels of this versatile and talented
workforce further takes place in the training centre, ‘Kushal’. Offering training
programmes in safety, basic bearing knowledge, quality and measurement
systems, grinding process, machine operations, resetting, total predictive
maintenance and business excellence, this centre is meant for all employees,
helping to bring them up to global standards of knowledge and capabilities.
People at SKF come from diverse elds and the environment at SKF
encourages a cross-functional work experience. This creates a work force
that is skilled and equipped to handle responsibilities well beyond the
customers’ delivery expectations.
Our people, our power.Highlights• Empowerment
• High ethics
• Openness
• Teamwork
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Our product range
SKF Sealed Energy Efcient (E2) deepgroove ball bearing
The sealed E2 deep groove ball bearing isdesigned for grease lubricated, light-to-medium load applications. It enables a longbearing service life and improves applicationefciency by reducing friction.
Applications: Wheel end, transmission, electric motors
Product features• New seals with a low modulus of elasticity
from NBR material• Low friction seal for harsh environments• Optimized internal geometry• Low friction polymer cage designed for high
speeds• Long life grease for high speed applications• Optimized grease ll
User benets
• Reduced energy use compared to sealedSKF Explorer bearings
• Highly effective seal• High speed capability• Lower operating temperatures• Increased service life• Internal clearances can be customized on
request• Improved application efciency• Bore sizes range from 6 to 25 mm• Suitable for harsh environments
Integrated clutch lifter
Designed by SKF engineers in theSKF Application Development Centrein Bengaluru, the integrated clutchlifter bearing is one of the growing numberof fuel and cost efcient solutions from SKF.Featuring a compact design and a push pinthat is an integral part of the deepgroove ball bearing unit, this unitized
SKF solution enables better alignmentperpendicularly, allowing for a range of benets.
Applications: Clutch lifter in two-wheelertransmissions
Product features• Integrated, one-piece design• No grease required• Low weight
User benets• Integrated different components• Improved service life and reliability• Reduced friction, noise and vibration• Reduced weight and assembly costs• Enables more compact designs
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Hybrid bearings
SKF hybrid bearings combine rings made ofbearing steel and rolling elements made of
bearing grade silicon nitride (Si3N4). They aredimensionally interchangable with similarlysized all-steel bearings and can substantiallyimprove reliability and robustness whenincorporated into new or existing industrialequipment. This is particularly true in allapplications where the bearings are oftenexposed to potentially damaging abrasiveparticles, inadequate lubrication, vibrationor stray electric currents, and other harshoperating conditions.
Applications: Pumps, compressors, electricdrives, generators, gear boxes, machine toolspindles
Product features• Enhanced strength to withstand electric
erosion and poor lubricating conditions• Less sensitive to contamination• Dimensionally stable at higher operating
temperatures• Low density/thermal expansion properties• Resistant to vibrations
User benets• Ability to run at higher speeds• Extended bearing service life• Extended grease life• Resist wear caused by solid contaminants• Resist false brinelling• Boosts productivity• Environmentally friendly• Reduced total cost of ownership
SKF Cam Follower Units
SKF offers complete SKF Cam Follower Unitsolutions that can handle the pressures
and mechanical constraints of powertrainshelping engine manufacturers meet globalemission standards. SKF offers solutions forboth diesel and gasoline applications.
Applications: Gasoline direct injection pumps,diesel direct injection pumps, valve trainapplications
Product features• Integrated bearing in tappet• Optimized needle bearing
• Optimized anti-rotation• Controlled clearance• Logarithmic prole on roller outer diameter• Optimized internal geometry• DLC coated component• Rotating bolt• Optional bushing for highly demanding
application
User benets• Reduced friction• Ready to use product
• High load carrying capacity• Resistance to pollution from
DLC coating• Reduced contact pressures• Cost efcient design• Compact and robust solution
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SKF Rocker Arm Bearing and SKF RockerArm Bearing Unit
SKF provides integrated, high performance SKFRocker Arm Bearings that generate less frictionwhile providing more mileage and longerservice life.
Applications: Valve train for two and three-wheeler engines
Product features – SKF Rocker Arm Bearing• Super nishing on the bearing’s outer diameter by honing enables extremely high levels of roundness, and in turn, extremely smooth operation of the rocker arm. It also achieves a crosshatch
pattern that retains oil and helps handlestarved lubrication conditions.
• A higher crowning level keeps contact points together longer, extending bearing service life
Product features – SKF Rocker Arm BearingUnit• Machine forging achieves consistent weight, contributing to smooth and accurate valve timing• Case carburizing and heat treatment helps ensure higher fatigue life
• High geometric accuracy helps reduce vibration, wear and noise• Fine pitch threading enables better grip to adjustment screw• Additional needle roller bearings provided in the pivot hole help ensure longer life with low friction
User benets• Improved service life and reliability• Reduced friction, noise and vibration• Reduced assembly costs
• Enables higher operating speeds
Solid Oil bearings for two-wheelersteering columns
Solid Oil lubricated angular contact ballbearings from SKF offer a robust and cleansolution for two-wheeler steering columns.
The solution incorporates a polymer matrixsaturated with oil, lubricating the bearing forits life and enabling smooth steering.
Product features• Lubricant retained by a polymer matrix,
moulded into the bearing• Excellent protection against vibration
damage• High quality oil with excellent corrosion
protection
User benets• Reduced risk of rough steering and poor
handling due to vibration damage• Polymer matrix provides good lubricant
retention maintaining low friction, easy toturn steering
• No need to add grease during assembly ormaintenance
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Value added solutions
The SKF Bengaluru factory is known for its high-quality deep
groove ball bearings, but the growth in the two-wheeler market
has also provided the opportunity to offer a wide range of value
added solutions answering specic customer requirements.
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Awards and certicationsSKF Bengaluru has been recognized by customers across many industries for
our high quality products, innovative processes and consistent performance interms of services, through numerous awards conferred on the factory.
These awards only strengthen the resolve of the SKF Bengaluru factory to
partner with our customers to provide even better solutions in the future.
• Yamaha India: Gold award for quality
• Honda Motorcycles (HMSI): Certicate of appreciation for achieving quality
and delivery targets
• Bajaj Auto: Gold award for quality
• TVS Motors: Quality award
Certications:
• ISO/TS 16949, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001
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At a glanceSKF Bengaluru is a world-class facility that has garnered the trust, condence
and business of customers, not just from India, but from global industries aswell.
The factory is always looking for new ways to improve and innovate its
product offerings. Whether through research or customer interaction, this
ongoing process strengthens the position of the facility, entrenching it deeper
in the minds of its customers. There is much more that can be done, and the
personnel behind the success of SKF Bengaluru are aware of the immense
growth possibilities that remain.
It is this awareness that augments its abilities and strengths, making it a truly
world-class manufacturing facility.
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