Yongquan's SKF partnership for the plastic film industry: over 400 bearing models in stock, dedicated TDO clip bearings, selection and maintenance services, and condition monitoring solutions.
Introduction
Strength at the core, resilience in motion: Yongquan and SKF work together to drive the future of the film industry.
In the production of biaxially oriented plastic films, including BOPP, BOPET and BOPA, precision and efficiency are essential. Every component of the production equipment affects final quality and profitability, and high-quality core components help equipment deliver its full potential. In 2022, Shaoxing Yongquan Electromechanical Material Co., Ltd. received authorization from SKF Group, a global leader in rolling bearing technology and manufacturing, becoming its strategic partner for the plastic film industry.
A Strong Partnership for Inherent Reliability
Reliable supply, directly from stock. To help customers respond when every minute matters, we have invested heavily in inventory based on spare-parts lists for different production lines. We stock more than 400 models across SKF’s bearing range, with inventory valued at over RMB 10 million. Whether for planned maintenance or emergency repairs, we can supply original products quickly to keep equipment running efficiently and help customers meet production challenges.
Specialist Solutions for the Film Industry
Our cooperation goes well beyond supplying standard products. Drawing on its understanding of film production processes, SKF has developed a dedicated solution for a critical part of the equipment: TDO clip bearings.
During transverse stretching in the TDO, the clip system experiences complex stresses at high temperatures. Bearing life and reliability directly affect the availability of the entire production line. SKF TDO clip bearings address this industry challenge. Their performance and reliability have made SKF a specified standard bearing brand for internationally recognized film equipment manufacturers such as DORNIER and DMT.
Our specialist service team also supports upgrades and maintenance for existing production lines. For imported lines from BRÜCKNER, Dornier, ESOPP, Marchante, Japan Steel Works (JSW) and TORAY, as well as lines from Chinese equipment manufacturers including Guilin Institute, Beijing Institute and Shandong Yongjian, we can provide SKF clip bearing solutions that match or exceed original quality, helping both new and existing equipment deliver peak performance.
As a bridge between SKF technology and practical film industry applications, Yongquan provides products alongside comprehensive services. These range from initial selection advice and technical coordination to installation guidance, maintenance training, rapid logistics response and local technical support. We aim to be the bearing specialist customers can rely on throughout their equipment’s operation.
Beyond its bearing products, SKF is advancing industrial digitalization. Its established Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) business provides strong support for smarter film production.
By integrating sensors, intelligent bearing condition monitoring units and cloud platforms, SKF’s IIoT solutions enable real-time condition monitoring and predictive maintenance for critical production-line bearings. This offers:
- Visibility into equipment health: Real-time vibration, temperature and load data help assess bearing condition and provide early warnings of potential faults, moving maintenance from reactive repairs toward proactive prediction.
- Data-informed maintenance decisions: Analysis generates maintenance recommendations, helping users plan shutdowns, avoid unplanned downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
Digital lifecycle management: Digital bearing records cover installation, operation and maintenance, helping optimize spare-parts inventory and reduce total cost of ownership.
Alongside SKF hardware, we aim to bring this data-driven approach to maintenance into the film industry, helping customers build more reliable, efficient and intelligent production lines.
Choosing Yongquan means choosing the assurance of a world-class brand, an established approach designed to maximize the return on your investment, and a long-term partner that grows alongside you.
Together, SKF’s core technology and Yongquan’s practical support can help China’s film industry move toward greater efficiency, precision and reliability.
Contact
Address: Building 7, Youbang Zhichuang Science and Technology Park, No. 1210, Qunxian Middle Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, PRC 312000
Contact: Wang Yile · [email protected]
Originally published on the China Plastics Association BOPP Film Committee’s official WeChat account on 23 September 2025.