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A smooth ride in rough conditions with SKF’s new fork seal
Enhance the front suspension systems of motorcycles and deliver a superior ride and trouble-free operation in harsh environments, with a new fork seal that is to be unveiled by SKF at EICMA Milan....
SKF automotive products accelerate race winning performance
SKF is a passionate sponsor of global motorsport. This renowned brand has been part of the on- and off-road, two and four wheel racing scene over many decades through turn-key product sponsorships...
SKF South Africa (Pty) Limited
SKF established its roots in South Africa over 100 years ago and is today a specialist supplier of bearings, engineering and rotating technology to mining and industry across southern Africa.
Machined seal solution extends uptime
Seals installed in a vertical boring mill’s hydraulic rotary joint two-and-a-half years ago were recently inspected and found to have remained in working condition and continue to operate...
New portable bearing heating solution for sub-Saharan Africa
The new portable induction heater TWIM 15 from bearings and rotation specialist SKF uses medium-frequency technology to heat up roller bearings and other ring-shaped, metallic components.
Customer uptime extended seven-fold with SKF Solid Machined Seal Solution
Following a recent site inspection, SKF found that all fifteen customised K35 design seals installed in a vertical boring mill’s hydraulic rotary joint two and a half years ago have remained in...
Sealing solutions for wheel end maintenance
According to industry estimates, up to 90% of premature wheel bearing failures are a result of incorrect seal installation and subsequent leakage of lubricant. A seal formulated from hydrogenated...
Silent ball bearings improve confidence
A series of super-precision angular contact ball bearings (ACBBs) for the production of grease-lubricated spindles has been unveiled. The bearings were developed in response to issues faced by...
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Nersa registered 111 generation facilities in the April to June quarter
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says it has, for the quarter ended June 30 – the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year – registered 111 generation facilities, with a...
Harmony’s starting to show the world that gold mining in South Africa is good business
Harmony Gold Mining Company, South Africa’s biggest gold mining company, is proving itself to be a great South African asset and it’s booming at the moment, not only because the gold price is so...