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Grease gun and pump range simplify lubrication process
A lever-action type coupler designed to simplify the manual lubrication process and improve user safety, has been added to SKF’s grease gun and pump ranges. The LAGC S grease coupler will help...
Collaboration produces first successful H-DRI prototype bearing
Engineering consultant SKF and steel-based technology company voestalpine Wire Technology earlier this year successfully produced the first prototype bearing made from steel that contains hydrogen...
System enhances bearing lifespan, reducing costs
Bearings are vital components in machinery, as their performance directly impacts on productivity and equipment lifespan, among other key performance metrics, and fastener specialists Bolt and...
Diagnostic services optimise operations and protect critical plant assets
Early diagnosis of potential problems before they escalate is key to the protection of critical plant assets and the optimisation of operations, says bearing and seal manufacturing specialist SKF....
Distribution agreement extends bolting solutions for industry
Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) group has announced a new distribution agreement with torque and tensioning company Bolt Torque, which holds a range of manual, hydraulic, electric and...
Long-lasting Cogged Raw Edge belts
Manufactured from ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) synthetic rubber, Cogged Raw Edge (CRE) belts offer users increased efficiency and improved longevity, helping to reduce input costs and...
Maintenance-free bearing unit adds value
A Y bearing unit installed in a trencher that was experiencing frequent breakdowns has extended equipment uptime and added value to a local level 5CE Construction Industry Development Board-rated...
Lithium-free grease caters to range of industrial applications
A new lithium-free grease is said to outperform lithium-based greases on several parameters including mechanical stability, load carrying capacity, wear protection and grease life. The SKF LGNL 3...
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AMSA defers longs business closure as it receives R1.68bn in IDC support
Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has announced that the wind down of its long steel business will be deferred for an initial period of at least six months, to August 31, after...
Sephaku Cement increases profit despite drop in volumes, revenue
Building and construction materials company Sephaku Cement achieved an after-tax profit of R42.6-million for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, compared with R41.9-million in 2023. Sales...
L2D reports resilient full-year performance for 2024
Property investment company Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) has reported that it has delivered a robust performance for the 2024 financial year, demonstrating resilience amid persistent macroeconomic...