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The Bearings that drilled the Worldís longest rail tunnel be

2016-06-21T11:05:11+00:00Jun 21, 2016

The Gotthard Base Tunnel is the longest rail tunnel on Earth when it opened on June 1, 2016, connecting Zurich and Milan. Timken worked closely with the customer, reliably supplying 25,000 TimkenÆ Tapered Roller Bearings to help cut through 95 miles of granite in the heart of the Swiss Alps. See how the Timken teamís engineering know-how and steadfast customer service were instrumental in keeping the project six months ahead of schedule.

By Cindy · Bearing design & application specialists

This article is prepared by the SINO BEARINGS (Sinoti Tech) engineering team, based on published bearing standards (ABEC / ISO P0–P2), material datasheets, and field application experience across industrial, food, medical and aerospace uses. For manufacturer background, certifications and facilities, see our About page.

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