Goteborg, December 1, 2015: Goteborg, December 1, 2015: SKF for China Oilfield Services Limited by Share Ltd (hereinafter referred to as COSL) offshore supply fleet newly formed to provide propulsion shaft components and application engineering services. At that time, a total of 8 ships on the 16 shaft will be equipped with SKF supply components.
SKF industrial sales and marketing director Ole Kristian Joedahl said: "this is the most important orders we have achieved in the shipbuilding industry in Chinese. Our development strategy in China is to work closely with ship operators to develop new customers beyond the traditional customer base of original equipment manufacturers and shipyards."
SKF acquired in 2013 Fuchs Bolong Industrial Company (Blohm +Voss) and the successful integration of ship business, therefore can provide propulsion shafting components needed and service for customers. In addition, SKF also has rich professional knowledge in engineering application, can help ship operators to select the components more accurately meet customer demand for performance.
Si Kai Dreyfus for propulsion shaft assembly for coupling, including COSL, bolt and bulkhead sealing, these components by Si Kai Dreyfus group in Sweden and Germany's manufacturing plant. The SKF pad surface treatment helps in the harsh working conditions of stably and correctly install critical rotating equipment. Adjustable cushion block by SKF Group production factory in Holland, also can deal with the harsh operating conditions.