R. A. Rodriguez to offer SKF super-precision bearings

UK-based engineering distributor R. A. Rodriguez has announced that it will now be offering renowned bearing manufacturer SKF’s range of Super-Precision Bearings. The innovative bearings are designed to meet the demands of high-speed and high-precision applications.

  1. A. Rodriguez has decades of experience in supplying bearings to the UK manufacturing industry and is the sole UK distributor for SKF Group brand Kaydon. By adding SKF Super-Precision bearings to its portfolio, R. A. Rodriguez will be able to further accommodate customers with machine tool and other applications requiring high levels of efficiency and precision.

Available in a range of sizes and configurations, SKF Super-Precision Bearings offer flexibility and adaptability to various industrial applications. The range includes angular contact ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, double direction angular contact thrust ball bearings, axial-radial cylindrical roller bearings and angular contact thrust ball bearings for screw drives, as well as precision lock nuts and gauges.

SKF Super-Precision Bearings are engineered with tighter tolerances, reducing vibration and noise levels, which results in more accurate and efficient machine operation. The bearings are optimised for high-speed applications, enabling machines to run at higher speeds without compromising on stability or performance.

Additionally, SKF has integrated innovative lubrication and cooling solutions that reduce friction and heat generation, thereby enhancing the operational life of the bearings. With a longer service life and higher reliability, SKF Super-Precision Bearings minimise the need for frequent maintenance, resulting in lower overall operational costs for businesses.

Typical applications for SKF Super-Precision Bearings include metal cutting and woodworking machinery spindles, high-speed rolling mills, printing machinery, high-speed turbochargers, vacuum pumps, racing cars and machine components for the semiconductor industry.

Custom bearing options are available. R. A. Rodriguez prides itself on the expert technical support it offers, working alongside its customers to meet their specific application requirements.