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... 

On-the-go machine health monitoring

A Bluetooth-enabled, handheld sensor that monitors the health of rotating machinery by means of a mobile iOS and Android apps, can be used to identify developing issues and mitigates potential... 

Tapered roller bearings improve dump truck reliability

Machine reliability is key to ensuring sustainable mining operations and the smooth operation of dump trucks is especially critical in keeping mine production optimal. SKF says its Explorer tapered...