World class quality

Made in Bengaluru, India

Local facilities with

global expertise
At 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 manufacturers
have 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
Groups 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 through
a potent mix of technology, knowledge and
experience. The highly-trained and qualityconscious personnel have the confidence
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.

Business Excellence
is a way of life
Excellence is the theme that drives SKF and SKF Bengaluru. For everyone
working at the factory, this guiding principle has helped to maintain SKFs
world-class quality standards. Today, every process, action and decision
reflects 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
confidence that they will receive the award winning products and services
they have come to expect from SKF.

Standardized work

Right from me

Customer value driven output

Continuous improvement

Standardized work
Quality Management Systems and Visual Controls implemented at the
plant keep work flows 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 all
personnel to be recognized for their contribution to the process.
Customer value driven output
Through value driven processes such as resetting alignment for flexibility,
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 best
practices 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.

Highlights
Standardized work
Right from me
Customer value driven output
Continuous improvement

A world-class manufacturing
facility

Single packaging process

Two-wheeler center of excellence

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 class
standards of performance, quality and efficiency.
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 flow of orders, production schedules and shipments.

Highlights
Powered by global
knowledge
World-class services and
methodologies
Over 100 years of
knowledge
A unique blend of
technology, innovation and
experience

A world-class manufactur

Word class manufacturing channels

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
confirm that SKFs 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 final 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.

Customer order handling/Dispatch order handling

After an overall final 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 of
Excellence 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

ring facility

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 filling 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
SKFs 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.

Highlights
Innovation and continuous
improvement
Stringent adherence to
quality during
manufacturing process
Minimal lag between order
and delivery
Automated delivery system
clockwork precision

Our people, our power.

A company is defined 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 significant 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 fields 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.

Highlights
Empowerment
High ethics
Openness
Teamwork

Our product range

SKF Sealed Energy Efficient (E2) deep

groove ball bearing
The sealed E2 deep groove ball bearing is
designed for grease lubricated, light-tomedium load applications. It enables a long
bearing service life and improves application
efficiency 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 fill
User benefits
Reduced energy use compared to sealed
SKF Explorer bearings
Highly effective seal
High speed capability
Lower operating temperatures
Increased service life
Internal clearances can be customized on
request
Improved application efficiency
Bore sizes range from 6 to 25 mm
Suitable for harsh environments

Integrated clutch lifter

Designed by SKF engineers in the
SKF Application Development Centre
in Bengaluru, the integrated clutch
lifter bearing is one of the growing number
of fuel and cost efficient solutions from SKF.
Featuring a compact design and a push pin
that is an integral part of the deep
groove ball bearing unit, this unitized
SKF solution enables better alignment
perpendicularly, allowing for a range of
benefits.
Applications: Clutch lifter in two-wheeler
transmissions
Product features
Integrated, one-piece design
No grease required
Low weight
User benefits
Integrated different components
Improved service life and reliability
Reduced friction, noise and vibration
Reduced weight and assembly costs
Enables more compact designs

Hybrid bearings

SKF Cam Follower Units

SKF hybrid bearings combine rings made of

bearing steel and rolling elements made of
bearing grade silicon nitride (Si3N4). They are
dimensionally interchangable with similarly
sized all-steel bearings and can substantially
improve reliability and robustness when
incorporated into new or existing industrial
equipment. This is particularly true in all
applications where the bearings are often
exposed to potentially damaging abrasive
particles, inadequate lubrication, vibration
or stray electric currents, and other harsh
operating conditions.

SKF offers complete SKF Cam Follower Unit

solutions that can handle the pressures
and mechanical constraints of powertrains
helping engine manufacturers meet global
emission standards. SKF offers solutions for
both diesel and gasoline applications.

Applications: Pumps, compressors, electric

drives, generators, gear boxes, machine tool
spindles
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 benefits
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

Applications: Gasoline direct injection pumps,

diesel direct injection pumps, valve train
applications
Product features
Integrated bearing in tappet
Optimized needle bearing
Optimized anti-rotation
Controlled clearance
Logarithmic profile on roller outer diameter
Optimized internal geometry
DLC coated component
Rotating bolt
Optional bushing for highly demanding
application
User benefits
Reduced friction
Ready to use product
High load carrying capacity
Resistance to pollution from
DLC coating
Reduced contact pressures
Cost efficient design
Compact and robust solution

SKF Rocker Arm Bearing and SKF Rocker

Arm Bearing Unit
SKF provides integrated, high performance SKF
Rocker Arm Bearings that generate less friction
while providing more mileage and longer
service life.
Applications: Valve train for two and threewheeler engines
Product features SKF Rocker Arm Bearing
Super finishing on the bearings 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 handle
starved lubrication conditions.
A higher crowning level keeps contact
points together longer, extending
bearing service life
Product features SKF Rocker Arm Bearing
Unit
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 benefits
Improved service life and reliability
Reduced friction, noise and vibration
Reduced assembly costs
Enables higher operating speeds

Solid Oil bearings for two-wheeler

steering columns
Solid Oil lubricated angular contact ball
bearings from SKF offer a robust and clean
solution for two-wheeler steering columns.
The solution incorporates a polymer matrix
saturated with oil, lubricating the bearing for
its 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 benefits
Reduced risk of rough steering and poor
handling due to vibration damage
Polymer matrix provides good lubricant
retention maintaining low friction, easy to
turn steering
No need to add grease during assembly or
maintenance

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 specific customer requirements.

Awards and certifications

SKF Bengaluru has been recognized by customers across many industries for
our high quality products, innovative processes and consistent performance in
terms 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): Certificate of appreciation for achieving quality
and delivery targets
Bajaj Auto: Gold award for quality
TVS Motors: Quality award
Certifications:
ISO/TS 16949, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001

At a glance
SKF Bengaluru is a world-class facility that has garnered the trust, confidence
and business of customers, not just from India, but from global industries as
well.
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.

SKF in India
SKF India Limited

SKF Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd.

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