SKF Authenticate vs WBA Bearing Authenticator 2.0

The SKF Authenticate app guides the user on how to verify the authenticity of SKF products. There are two main functionalities in the app: - Clear instructions on how to photograph the product and automatically submit a request, all in one process. Dedicated SKF experts then review the information, verify if the product is counterfeit, and let you know. - Where applicable, the user can use the app to scan a code on the package and get an instant feedback on if the code is valid or not. *Please note* Scan result ‘Scan successful - The code is valid’ is an indication, but not a guarantee, that the product is genuine. Always send photos using the SKF Authenticate app if you need a verification.

The World Bearing Association (WBA) started the initiative “Stop Fake Bearings” to help identify and combat increased counterfeit products. Counterfeit bearings are a serious problem. They could put employee and consumer safety at risk, ruin productivity, and cost more money by causing unplanned downtime and expensive repairs. The World Bearing Association’s “Stop Fake Bearings” initiative has one purpose: to support detecting counterfeit bearings to protect your people, equipment and reputation. Endorsed and used by leading bearing manufacturers worldwide like JTEKT (Koyo), NACHI, NTN, NSK, Schaeffler (INA/FAG), SKF and Timken, the WBA Bearing authenticator uses proprietary data to verify authenticity and provide an instant response. Try it today to protect yourself—and remember to always buy bearings from trusted sources to safeguard authenticity. For more information, visit www.stopfakebearings.com/WBAcheck