SKF inaugurates magnetic bearing factory in Morocco to meet increased demand
SKF (SKFRY) has inaugurated a new factory in Tangier, Morocco, dedicated to manufacturing components for magnetic bearings and high-speed electric motors. The facility will initially employ around 60 people and aims to meet growing demand while strengthening SKF's global leadership in magnetic bearing solutions. The factory will produce modular and scalable products for applications in compressors, turbines, motors, HVAC systems, and semiconductors.
The strategic investment enhances SKF's supply chain by reducing lead times and improving customer delivery performance. The magnetic bearing technology enables contactless rotor levitation through controlled magnetic fields, offering superior performance, energy efficiency, and reliability compared to conventional solutions. By eliminating friction and lubrication needs, these solutions support industrial decarbonization and electrification efforts.
SKF (SKFRY) ha inaugurato una nuova fabbrica a Tangeri, in Marocco, dedicata alla produzione di componenti per cuscinetti magnetici e motori elettrici ad alta velocità. La struttura impiegherà inizialmente circa 60 persone e punta a soddisfare la crescente domanda, rafforzando la leadership globale di SKF nelle soluzioni per cuscinetti magnetici. Lo stabilimento produrrà prodotti modulari e scalabili per applicazioni in compressori, turbine, motori, sistemi HVAC e semiconduttori.
L'investimento strategico migliora la catena di approvvigionamento di SKF riducendo i tempi di consegna e ottimizzando le prestazioni nella distribuzione ai clienti. La tecnologia dei cuscinetti magnetici consente la levitazione senza contatto del rotore tramite campi magnetici controllati, offrendo prestazioni superiori, efficienza energetica e affidabilità rispetto alle soluzioni tradizionali. Eliminando attrito e necessità di lubrificazione, queste soluzioni supportano gli sforzi di decarbonizzazione ed elettrificazione industriale.
SKF (SKFRY) ha inaugurado una nueva fábrica en Tánger, Marruecos, dedicada a la fabricación de componentes para rodamientos magnéticos y motores eléctricos de alta velocidad. La planta empleará inicialmente a unas 60 personas y busca satisfacer la creciente demanda, fortaleciendo el liderazgo global de SKF en soluciones de rodamientos magnéticos. La fábrica producirá productos modulares y escalables para aplicaciones en compresores, turbinas, motores, sistemas HVAC y semiconductores.
La inversión estratégica mejora la cadena de suministro de SKF al reducir los tiempos de entrega y optimizar el desempeño en la entrega a clientes. La tecnología de rodamientos magnéticos permite la levitación sin contacto del rotor mediante campos magnéticos controlados, ofreciendo un rendimiento superior, eficiencia energética y fiabilidad en comparación con las soluciones convencionales. Al eliminar la fricción y la necesidad de lubricación, estas soluciones apoyan los esfuerzos de descarbonización y electrificación industrial.
SKF (SKFRY)는 모로코 탕헤르에 자기 베어링 및 고속 전기 모터 부품 제조를 위한 새로운 공장을 개설했습니다. 이 시설은 초기에는 약 60명을 고용하며, 증가하는 수요를 충족시키고 SKF의 자기 베어링 솔루션 글로벌 리더십을 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 공장은 압축기, 터빈, 모터, HVAC 시스템 및 반도체에 적용되는 모듈형 및 확장 가능한 제품을 생산할 예정입니다.
이번 전략적 투자는 리드 타임을 단축하고 고객 납품 성능을 향상시켜 SKF의 공급망을 강화합니다. 자기 베어링 기술은 제어된 자기장을 통해 접촉 없는 로터 부상을 가능하게 하여 기존 솔루션보다 우수한 성능, 에너지 효율성 및 신뢰성을 제공합니다. 마찰과 윤활 필요성을 제거함으로써 이 솔루션은 산업의 탈탄소화 및 전기화 노력을 지원합니다.
SKF (SKFRY) a inauguré une nouvelle usine à Tanger, au Maroc, dédiée à la fabrication de composants pour roulements magnétiques et moteurs électriques à grande vitesse. L'installation emploiera initialement environ 60 personnes et vise à répondre à la demande croissante tout en renforçant le leadership mondial de SKF dans les solutions de roulements magnétiques. L'usine produira des produits modulaires et évolutifs pour des applications dans les compresseurs, turbines, moteurs, systèmes CVC et semi-conducteurs.
Cet investissement stratégique améliore la chaîne d'approvisionnement de SKF en réduisant les délais et en optimisant la performance de livraison aux clients. La technologie des roulements magnétiques permet la lévitation sans contact du rotor grâce à des champs magnétiques contrôlés, offrant des performances supérieures, une efficacité énergétique et une fiabilité accrues par rapport aux solutions conventionnelles. En éliminant les frottements et le besoin de lubrification, ces solutions soutiennent les efforts de décarbonation et d’électrification industrielle.
SKF (SKFRY) hat in Tanger, Marokko, eine neue Fabrik eröffnet, die sich der Herstellung von Komponenten für Magnetlager und Hochgeschwindigkeits-Elektromotoren widmet. Die Anlage wird zunächst rund 60 Mitarbeiter beschäftigen und zielt darauf ab, die steigende Nachfrage zu erfüllen sowie die globale Führungsposition von SKF im Bereich Magnetlagerlösungen zu stärken. Die Fabrik wird modulare und skalierbare Produkte für Anwendungen in Kompressoren, Turbinen, Motoren, HLK-Systemen und Halbleitern herstellen.
Die strategische Investition verbessert die Lieferkette von SKF durch verkürzte Lieferzeiten und eine verbesserte Kundenauslieferung. Die Magnetlagertechnologie ermöglicht eine berührungslose Rotorlevitation durch kontrollierte Magnetfelder und bietet im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Lösungen überlegene Leistung, Energieeffizienz und Zuverlässigkeit. Durch die Eliminierung von Reibung und Schmierstoffbedarf unterstützen diese Lösungen die industrielle Dekarbonisierung und Elektrifizierung.
- New factory strengthens SKF's global leadership position in magnetic bearings
- Enhanced supply chain capabilities will reduce lead times and improve delivery performance
- Technology supports sustainability through reduced carbon footprint and elimination of lubrication needs
- Positions SKF to capture growing demand in emerging sustainable energy sectors
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The factory will enable the production of modular and scalable products that can be easily integrated into various applications. Due to their ability to operate efficiently at high speeds, free of friction and with minimal maintenance, magnetic solutions are essential for high-speed machinery such as compressors, turbines, and motors, as well as HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, and semi-conductors.
"We are excited about the economic and competitive advantages this new facility will bring, positioning SKF as a key partner in the sustainability transformation. By enhancing our supply chain, we can reduce lead times, improve customer delivery performance, and offer competitive solutions. This investment also supports our commitment to sustainability and innovation through decarbonization, electrification, and system intelligence," says Thomas Fröst, President, Independent and Emerging Business.
Magnetic bearings allow the contactless levitation of rotors through a controlled magnetic field. SKF's magnetic solutions enable industrial applications to achieve high performance, energy efficiency, and reliability that surpass conventional technological solutions. By minimizing friction and eliminating the need for lubrication, SKF's magnetic solutions reduce the carbon footprint of industrial machinery and play a key enabling role in emerging sustainable energy sectors. For more information about SKF magnetic bearings and systems, please click here.
Previous press release on similar topics:
22 May 2023: SKF invests in magnetic bearing manufacturing to meet increasing demand [link to press release]
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