Pune: SKF India (Industrial) (NSE: SKFINDUS | BSE: 544572), a leading technology and solutions provider for industrial applications, has launched its new VA9A1 Spherical Roller Bearing (SRB) Series, engineered specifically for low-speed, high-load operating conditions across industries including metals and mining, cement, material handling, pulp and paper, food and beverage, agriculture, and textiles.
The VA9A1 Spherical Roller Bearing Series has been developed to address challenges associated with demanding industrial environments, where frequent relubrication, premature bearing wear and unplanned downtime can increase maintenance costs and resource consumption.
According to SKF India (Industrial), the VA9A1 Spherical Roller Bearing Series delivers up to 50% longer grease life, up to two times Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and 8% higher grease capacity.
These features are designed to help customers reduce lubrication requirements, improve equipment reliability and lower maintenance costs.
The launch of the VA9A1 Spherical Roller Bearing Series comes as industrial operations face the need for solutions that can deliver performance and long-term value while addressing maintenance and resource consumption challenges.
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Nrithika Sridharan, Director, Marketing & Strategy, SKF India, Southeast Asia and Middle East (ISEAM), said, “Industrial customers today are seeking outcomes, not just components.
Across industries, teams are under constant pressure to improve uptime, improve costs and operate sustainably. With the VA9A1 Series, SKF combines deep application expertise with purposeful innovation to help customers improve operational efficiency and achieve more with fewer resources.
By extending grease life and lowering lubrication requirements, this SKF solution delivers a product driving measurable value across the industrial lifecycle.”
The VA9A1 Spherical Roller Bearing Series is closely aligned with SKF’s increasing focus on application-specific, customer-centric offerings. The new series is designed for low-speed, high-load operating conditions across a range of industrial applications.
The VA9A1 Spherical Roller Bearing Series is available through SKF India (Industrial)’s nationwide distribution network, making the new bearing solution accessible to industrial customers across India.
With its focus on extended grease life, higher grease capacity and improved Mean Time Between Failures, the VA9A1 Spherical Roller Bearing Series is positioned by SKF India (Industrial) as a solution aimed at helping industries improve uptime, reduce lubrication requirements and lower lifecycle costs.
