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SKF, in collaboration with Western Cape Authorised Distributor, secures the catch of the day
A six-monthly Vibration Analysis (VA) solution from SKF, in collaboration with Authorised Distributor, West Cape Bearing & Transmission, has improved the reliability of a longstanding Western Cape...
Global sector poised to grow, says report
Apropos, a latest report published by research membership organisation ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm Future Market Insights, the global demand for gaskets and seals is...
Improving bearings performance in wind turbine gearboxes
SKF has developed a new roller bearing for wind turbine gearboxes that offers bearing rating life that it says is at the forefront of the industry and enables reduction of downtime and maintenance....
Bearing Services Africa unlocks future potential with new shareholder, Advanced Mechanical
Advanced Mechanical recently acquired 70% shareholding in Bearing Services Africa. The shareholders agreement, which was formalised on 25th April 2022, will see a significant expansion of the SKF...
Bearings promote safe food production
The food and beverage industry is required to comply with stringent regulations to ensure the production of safe food. Companies apply numerous safety practices such as the use of hygienically...
New steel and heat treatment raises performance of bearings in wind turbine gearboxes
The SKF high durability gearbox bearing for wind raises the torque density in wind turbine gearboxes by reducing bearing and gear size up to 25% through an improved rating life while at the same...
The gold standard for planter bushings
Anyone involved in agriculture will tell you that maintenance is crucial to your equipment life and performance and will quickly come back to bite you if it is neglected. A planting row unit has...
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Carbon budget and mitigation regulations to be released for comment in August
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has approved the publication of the draft ‘National Greenhouse Gas Carbon Budget and Mitigation Plan Regulations’ for public comment....
Emira’s new CEO takes the reins
Following the announcement of his appointment in May, JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Emira Property Fund confirms that James Day has assumed the role of CEO. Emira says he has...
Cape Town notches up another record-breaking cruise season
Cruise Cape Town says it has seen the longest and most successful cruise season yet, with 83 ship calls, of which 11 were inaugural visits. March stood out as the strongest month, with 22 ship...