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SKF and Bearings 2000 contribute to the circular economy

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Throughout 2023, SKF Authorised Distributor, Bearings 2000 has supported SKF’s Remanufacturing Services with a strong focus on remanufacturing spherical roller bearings used in food and beverage applications, and also larger sized spherical roller bearings and deep groove ball bearings for the pulp and paper industry. This resulted in the reuse of 5354 kg of high-quality bearing steel, contributing to a total energy saving of 42 080 kWh. The outcome of this translates to avoiding 19 120 kg of CO2 emissions.

Bearing remanufacture plays a key role in the global drive to decarbonise and promote environmental sustainability. The process of remanufacturing a bearing, compared to manufacturing a new bearing, eliminates the use of raw materials, and reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions. SKF’s Remanufacturing Centre aligns with the global organisation’s commitment to the circular economy through the development of cutting-edge product, advanced technology, and professional service solutions.

“Remanufacturing Services is a three-way win, adding value for customers, for the environment and for SKF,” says circular economy centre manager, Lourens Pretorius. “Our remanufacturing lead time is five to ten working days. Compare this to the delivery period of an overseas order. The waiting period for large size bearings can be up to several months. We will continue to bolster our collaborative efforts with Bearings 2000 to achieve our environmental and circular economy goals to the ultimate benefit of our customers and our fragile planet.”


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