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30/07/10

RKB technical article republished in Search magazine

“The Most Common Causes of Bearing Failure and the Importance of Bearing Lubrication” by RKB’s R&D department has been republished in the special issue “Gears & Bearings” of Search magazine, the international leading industrial B2B magazine and the flagship brand of Infomedia 18, which is a part of Network 18 Group (CNBC TV18). Search magazine has always provided its readers with up-to-date and informative contents and has always been at the forefront to make the readers abreast with the latest technologies taking place in the manufacturing sector. This request for republishing confirms the excellent job of RKB’s Research and development department. The article can be found under the “Publications” section of this Web Site.

19/07/10

RKB promotes the use of Bearing Supplier Eligibility Compliance Procedure Form

In order to help customers in the selection process of only the most reliable and qualified bearing sources, RKB supports the use of the Bearing Supplier Eligibility Compliance Procedure Form. This questionnaire can be easily used to investigate the actual nature, positioning and capabilities of any bearing supplier you are dealing with. The form can be downloaded under the “Publications” section of this Web Site.

16/07/10

RKB announces the opening of its new branch in India

The RKB Group expands its direct operational activities and global network by establishing RKB Bearings Private Limited in Mumbai (India). The aim of our common efforts, together with our Indian joint shareholders, is to be closer to existing customers, offering them complete services and to be even more competitive through a complete structure, with sales office, technical department and market specific items on stock.

15/07/10

RKB announces the release of its renewed bearing prefix and suffix system

The new version of the Main Prefix and Suffix System gathers all the essential designations/codes and related descriptions concerning RKB bearings. The document can be found under the “Publications” section of this Web Site.

07/07/10

RKB invites to read new seventh recommendation to customers

This recommendation suggests referring to the Bearing Industry Matrix to better understand the actual positioning of a bearing manufacturer and select the most appropriate bearing source according to your specific needs. The text of the recommendation can be read under the “Products & Services” section of this Web Site.

07/07/10

RKB announces the release of its new General Information Pack

The General Information Pack is a collection of files intended to provide our clients with comprehensive information on the RKB Group and its activities. In the pack, which will be constantly updated, you will find all the essential documents to learn more about RKB’s history, standing, qualifications and products. The General Information Pack is available for download in the homepage and under the “Publications” section of this Web Site.

02/06/10

RKB photo galleries updated with new subsections and pictures

Many new pictures have been added to RKB photo galleries and reorganized in new groups (Headquarters, Design & Engineering, Production, Multilevel quality controls & Warehouse, Special projects, Sponsorships & Testimonials) under the “Our Company” section of this Web Site.

20/05/10

RKB and Duferco reinforce their collaboration

The RKB Group has been invited to participate in the publication of an article about the story of the Duferco Group on Inside Industry, prestigious international magazine. Our contribution as an approved supplier confirms and reinforces the important commercial relationships between the two Groups. The article can be found under the "Publications" section of this Web Site.

04/05/10

RKB invites to read new sixth recommendation to customers

This recommendation suggests investigating and defining the level of integration (in-house operations) of bearing manufacturers to avoid the risk of selecting spurious sources. The text of the recommendation can be read under the “Products & Services” section of this Web Site.

29/04/10

Two new articles about RKB published in important sector magazines

The articles “RKB: A Passion for Bearings for over 70 Years” and “Developments and Trends in Wind Turbine Rolling Bearings”, depicting the high-tech specifications of RKB products as well as the commitment of the entire Group to the development of the renewable energy industry, have been published in the last issue respectively of TrasMec and Organi di Trasmissione. You can read them under the “Publications” section of this Web Site.

23/04/10

The April issue of RKB Technical Review has been released

In this issue the development of an oil platform has been followed to make clear how the transition from handmade 2D paper sketch to CAD design has led to an overall enhancement of the quality, performance, reliability and delivery time of our bearings. The review can be found under the "Publications" section of this Web Site.

22/04/10

New International entitlement certificate and other certificates updates

RKB has released the new International Entitlement Certificate in order to rigorously clarify its own nature of vertically integrated and genuine Swiss manufacturer of rolling bearings. In addition, the International Producer Certificate and the International Vendor Certificate have been updated. The certificates can be found under the “Production” and “Publications” sections of this Web Site.

01/04/10

RKB invites to read new fifth recommendation to customers

This recommendation suggests to strictly follow an efficient homologation roadmap, like the one proposed by RKB, principally for the procurement process of technological bearings. In fact, the extremely complex technology used in this type of products plays a crucial role for the correct functioning of the applications and, for this very reason, must be reliable and transparent to customers. The text of the recommendation can be found under the “Products & Services” section of this Web Site.

26/03/10

Law Firm Martinez & Novebaci has released the statement of origin of RKB

To better support our customers in the Representations and warranties step of the compliance procedure, law firm Martinez & Novebaci has released the legal statement of RKB's Swiss origin. You can find the certificate under the "Publications" section of this Web Site.

22/03/10

RKB announces advancements in manufacturing technology

The updated list of the latest generation technologies used in the manufacturing process of RKB bearings is now available under the “Products & Services” section of this Web Site.

19/03/10

RKB invites to read carefully customer recommendations and Roadmap for eligibility criteria

RKB’s constantly evolving recommendations aim at providing our customers with the most critical information in the process of bearings technical evaluation, purchase and maintenance. You can find them under the “Products & Services” section of this Web Site. Based on academic background, the Roadmap for eligibility criteria has been studied to support our customers step by step in the process of selecting a bearing source, avoiding unpleasant surprises. You can read the roadmap under the “Purchase” section of this Web Site.

17/03/10

RKB announces the complete renewal of metallographic and chemical laboratory

RKB’s laboratory for metallographic and chemical analyses in Balerna has been wholly updated. This intervention emphasizes RKB’s commitment to improve the R&D process, the technical support phase and the quality of its own products in general.

12/03/10

RKB announces new EJ Type spherical roller thrust bearings

RKB’s production range is now enriched with spherical roller thrust bearings 293 and 294 series with new EJ Type design, with pressed steel cage. Along with already existing optimized configuration EVO Type introduced in 2008, both OEM and MRO customers will have more possibility to choose according to application and arrangement requirements.

11/03/10

RKB announces the new version of the online Reserved Area

A completely brand new Reserved Area is now available on RKB Web Site. Here you can find a lot of useful publications regarding RKB and the bearing industry in general. In this way, you will have the chance to browse a vast number of reserved technical documents. After all, at RKB we strongly believe that knowledge is the global currency: pass it on!

09/02/10

RKB reinforces its collaboration with the Transylvania University of Brasov

A deeper analysis on bearings from a metrological and chemical point of view is bringing knowledge for the development phases of production and for the definition of RKB Bearings Standard Compliance Program.

25/01/10

RKB Technical Team Unit develops new solid cage design for taper roller bearings assy

The solution of a single-piece machined brass cage for TDO configuration gives higher toughness in presence of vibrations and shock loads combined with centrifugal forces. This arrangement is particularly indicated for medium-size bearing assemblies in power transmission applications and wind industry as well.

21/01/10

RKB announces the development of big size spherical roller bearings in Victory Line Protocol

Among other significant optimizations, the load ratings capacities have been increased thanks to the revised design of the inner geometry. In several cases the Static Load Rating in Victory Line Protocol is more than 8% higher than in conventional bearings.

20/01/10

RKB announces the publication of its new Bearings Production Range

The new version of RKB's Bearings Production Range has been released and can be downloaded directly from the "Publications" section of this Web Site.

07/12/09

RKB announces a new contract with the Corus Group

RKB is again awarded by the Corus Group to supply standard and technological bearings on a three-year basis contract from 2010 to 2012.The track-record emphasizes the importance of collaborating with a just-in-time view to meet higher levels of efficiency in the steel industry.

26/11/09

RKB develops in the underground and tunnel boring sector

RKB reinforces its presence in the sector of underground machines and equipment for tunnel boring. The growth index of this market is less hurt by the global economic slowdown.

25/11/09

RKB increases market shares in the navy sector

RKB increases the production plan of AOB big size spherical roller bearings for power transmission (main drive shaft) of navy frigates.

11/11/09

RKB announces the upgrade of its own software for bearings rating life calculations

With RRB_RRLC Ver. 9.1 the process of selecting and evaluating bearings becomes extremely time-efficient and more accurate.

23/10/09

RKB is proud to announce the launch of its Victory Line

By adopting the best manufacturing protocols and materials, RKB Vicotory Line represents the application of the latest technology and research findings to the production of ISO rolling bearings.

23/09/09

RKB announces the online release of its new corporate video

RKB's new corporate video, aiming at introducing the philosophy and features of the Group, can be watched directly online at the homepage and in the "Our Company" section of this Web Site.

17/09/09

RKB announces its new online payment system

In the "Purchase" section of RKB Web Site, the new Credit Card Payment system is available. Thanks to this system, which is totally secure, RKB gives its customers the chance to pay directly online using the following credit cards: Visa and MasterCard.

08/09/09

RKB announces the extension of Kaizen approach to all departments

Thanks to this approach, used by the most performing companies in the world, all RKB’s corporate functions, from manufacturing to management, are organized to produce tangible improvements and eliminate waste.

03/08/09

A new OES for metal analysis

RKB purchases a new Thermo Fisher Scientific Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES) for metal analysis.

24/07/09

Signed a new contract for scientific research with the Transylvania University

RKB announces the signing of a long-term three-year contract for scientific research on technological bearings with the Transylvania University of Brasov.

15/07/09

A new manufacturing technology for pierced rollers and pin-type cages

RKB announces the development of a new manufacturing technology for pierced rollers and pin-type cages, including ultrasonic in-line micro cracks detecting. The new equipments, procedures and techniques allow higher reliability and longer operative life of big size bearings, where the highest possible load rating capacity is required.

10/07/09

Improved technical solution to the bearing carrier of wind turbine multiplicators

RKB Engineering and TTU departments fully engaged in the development of an improved technical solution to the bearing carrier of traditional design wind turbine multiplicators.

25/06/09

RKB adopts a Hitachi overhead projector prototype

RKB adopts a Hitachi overhead projector prototype to improve the technical sessions in Balerna Headquarters.

19/05/09

Ball bearings with outside diameter 1925 mm

RKB defines a contract for flanged back-to-back arrangement angular contact ball bearings with outside diameter of 1925 mm.

18/05/09

New customized advanced software for technical calculations

New customized advanced software for technical calculations is released to RKB Technical Team Unit. With the support of RRB MTDS (Main Technical Data Sheet) tool, RKB will be able to improve the process of advisory during pre-sales operations.

15/05/09

RKB announces the NHS Project development

RKB announces the development of the NHS Project, based on big size cylindrical roller bearings series, N type with annular groove and lubrication holes. The main technical characteristic is the suitability to extremely high speeds. Typical application is stranding machines.

14/04/09

RKB is enlarging its market share in the steel industry for construction of several emerging markets

RKB is enlarging its market share in the construction steel industry of several emerging markets such as Turkey, India, Syria, Iran and Pakistan.

10/02/09

Spherical roller bearings for Siemens Metal Technologies

RKB Bearing Industries has been awarded a contract for supplying spherical roller bearings to Siemens Metal Technologies.

05/02/09

“EVO type” for spherical thrust roller bearings

RKB Bearing Industries announces the development of “EVO type” for spherical thrust roller bearings to offer more possibilities of interchangeability with other bearing manufacturers.

03/02/09

Double stage planetary gears in wind turbine gearboxes

RKB Bearing Industries has developed cylindrical roller bearings paired sets for single or double stage planetary gears in wind turbine gearboxes. The system is flexible enough to fulfil growing demand of MRO.

16/01/09

RKB announcs new full complement cylindrical roller bearings NJG 23 series with lamellar cage

RKB Bearing Industries starts to produce full complement cylindrical roller bearings NJG 23 series with lamellar cage (the identification code is NJGL). The new version succeeds in combining the advantages of higher load ratings with the better tribology of caged bearings.

08/01/09

RKB Bearing Industries and ETMBS partnership

RKB Bearing Industries and ETMBS partnership continues with the support of several initiatives for the protection of green areas in Southern Switzerland.