SKF hosts educational site visit, empowers South Africa’s future leaders   

SKF South Africa invited mechanical engineering students from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) for a site visit at the organisation’s head office in Jet Park, Johannesburg, on 15 September 2023.... 

EPWR and SKF initiates cooperation for sustainable electrified racing

SKF, a world-leading provider of innovative industrial solutions, has started a long-term cooperation with EPWR to accelerate the shift to sustainable electric racing. “We are delighted to start a... 

Manufacturer supplies ‘perfect’ solution for ball mill

Earlier this year bearing and rotating technology specialist SKF South Africa was approached by a key client to assist with a bearing and housing selection for a ball mill that is being produced... 

SKF TMBH 5 Bearing Heater – an energy-efficient solution for easy roller bearing installation    

The SKF TMBH 5, one of the smallest, most portable induction heaters on the market, incorporates cutting-edge technology and design features to heat roller bearings weighing up to 5kg that are... 

Reconditioning scraper idlers reduces incidence of failures

The reconditioning of scraper idlers on a submerged scraper conveyor (SCC) has increased the average mean time between failures (MTBF) from between three months and six months to between 12 months... 

SKF TKBA Belt Alignment Tool accurately aligns belt and chain drives, minimising wear and costs and maximising performance and lifecycle    

Many industries operate a variety of belt-driven machinery such as HVAC equipment, milling machines, compressors and camshafts. The accurate alignment of belt and chain drives, while seemingly a... 

Integrated solution combines training and component supply

SKF Power Transmission Components and SKF Training Solutions have collaborated to deliver an integrated, fully customised solution to a fan manufacturer specialising in mining ventilation. SKF... 

Early detection through noise monitoring

Monitoring noise in industrial equipment and machine components allows for the early detection of errors and preventative maintenance in machinery. The SKF TKST 21 stethoscope can be used for noise...