SKF has launched a new MacPherson suspension bearing unit for a wide range of automotive applications. The new bearing unit uses an innovative seal design that combines excellent external contamination protection with low friction torque. In the standard seal test, the water content is reduced by 50% and the friction torque is reduced by 20%, thereby achieving a longer service life and helping to improve the reliability of the suspension system.

In addition, the new ball combination increases the radial load capacity by 20% while reducing the radial clearance by 40%. It also includes a metal spring seat that is molded in a lower polymer shell, which can increase the deformation resistance of the composite component by 50% and the stress level by about 8%.

Mr. An added, "Today, automakers are built on platforms for the global market, which means that the same model must be used in different driving conditions, especially in harsh environments (such as deserts, grasslands, mountains, tropical rainforests, and high-cold areas). The McPherson suspension bearing unit meets these market requirements and can support high loads, withstand severe pollution, and improve long-term reliability." SKF has production bases and application technology centers in Europe, Asia and America, and has the ability and experience to meet the needs of the global automotive market.