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SKF launches tool to help industry address carbon emissions
SKF has launched a new, freely-available tool to help the industry better understand and address their carbon emissions. Available at
https://www.skf.com/ co2dashboard, users can access a dashboard where they can explore how CO2 emissions related to the production and use phase of bearings are distributed in different industries. The dashboard provides illustrative examples based on how emissions differ in various positions across industry applications. Users then have the option to get a more detailed estimation with SKF’s Bearing Select software tool by adding a few data points. The user will receive the estimated CO2 emissions for single rolling bearing, illustrating estimated emissions related to the production phase and from frictional power losses and grease consumption when in operation. The user can download a report giving detail on these estimations, which can provide a starting point for improving the application from a sustainability performance perspective. The tool also offers the opportunity to engage with SKF’s expert application engineers, who can provide a detailed view of the specific carbon emissions for the bearings and how the customer’s application can be optimised to reduce energy consumption and corresponding
emissions in the future. Johan Lannering, Head of Sustainability at SKF,
said: “Ultimately, improving the sustainability performance of a customer application requires the understanding of the full life cycle based on specific application data. I believe the tool we are launching will make it easier and more tangible for our customers to understand and accelerate this journey.” “We are working hard to help our customers reach significant energy and corresponding carbon
reductions by making our products lighter, more efficient, longer lasting and repairable. We work just as hard to reduce the carbon emissions related to our own operations and supply chain in line with our Net Zero targets.” Application areas users can select to calculate
usage for include Industrial, Metals, Mining, Mineral Processing, Cement, Railways, Fluid Machinery, Material Handling and Industrial Electrical, with more industries planned for inclusion in the future.
Antalis Packaging adds new
National Sales Manager Antalis Packaging has appointed Tom Reid to the role of National Sales Manager for Stretch Film. His primary aim is to help all stretch film users understand the importance of having the correct solution in place when it comes to pallet wrapping. Mr Reid (left) will help to educate users about
where pallet wrapping improvements can be made via film and machine optimisation, alternative films or by using new equipment. Antalis can offer an onsite pallet wrap assessment that takes roughly 30 minutes per machine – and time is the only obligation for the user, making it a highly convenient and effective method. Mr Reid commented: “The recent plastic packaging tax is a real challenge when it comes to stretch film. I’m working to offer customers alternative solutions which can completely negate these additional costs, as well as introducing further savings and environmental benefits. “I can confidently say that nine times out of 10,
we can offer a recommendation that is going to offer a cost saving of 20 per cent or more. Given
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the ever-growing environmental concerns as well, this is invaluable for users who are seeking to reduce their film consumption.”
CONVERTING KMS INTO CASH FOR CHARITY! In other news, last month Antalis Packaging colleagues ran the Leicester 10K at Prestwold Hall, raising £2,203 for MIND, a charity which provides advice and support for mental health problems. With Mental Health Awareness Week taking place at the beginning of May, a team of colleagues from Antalis came together to run the marathon and raise money for MIND, which continuously campaigns to improve mental health services and promote understanding. Packaging Director at Antalis, Nick Thompson,
said: “A very big thank you to all of those who got involved in the Leicester 10K. Not only have you done something positive and proactive for your own fitness and well-being, you have also raised valuable money for a very worthy charity.”
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