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Ball valves play a critical role in controlling the flow of fluid and pressure within a pipeline, but their effectiveness and safety are only as good as the seat material used. Wear parts...
An Italian pump manufacturer has ordered Vesconite Hilube line shaft bushings following a successful efficiency test conducted at its pump’s Best Efficiency Point (BEP). The manufacturer...
Energy efficiency is a growing concern in the mining industry, especially in Africa, where power supplies are often limited and intermittent, owing to substandard generation, transmission and...
As global freight demands rise and rail networks seek solutions that offer reliability, performance and cost-efficiency, the evolution of bogie technology has become central to industry...
Industrial solutions provider BMG has a comprehensive range of power transmission components, including Italian-manufactured ZMC industrial conveyor chains, that offer dependable service in diverse...
A supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas service industry has repeated purchases of Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps, following the bushings' successful in-field...
The Senqu bridge was more than 80% complete by mid-July 2025.
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Bearings manufacturer Vesconite’s self-lubricating, wear-resistant bushings have been selected for e-bike developer Tadhole’s new line of three- and four-wheel electric vehicles, which are designed...
Across Africa’s mining sector, operations face growing pressure to deliver more output, uptime and efficiency without compromising safety or sustainability. This pressure is especially acute in...
igus South Africa says it is gearing up for a dynamic display at KwaZulu-Natal’s Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2025 taking place from 22 to 24 July at the Durban Exhibition Centre. The...
Although JSE-listed industrial and automotive parts distributor Hudaco endured a difficult six months to May 31, CEO Graham Dunford is pleased that the company managed to achieve a turnover of...
At Astron Energy, we don’t accept the status quo, particularly when challenges are industry-wide and costly. We sat down with Astron Energy Technical Specialist Faiz Regal to find out which big...
A new generation of polymer bearings is engineered to extend equipment life by eliminating lubrication and reducing maintenance of agricultural machines without the use of potentially contaminating...
Comprising advanced pivot pin technology, Nord-lock bolting system’s Expander System, on offer from industrial solutions supplier BMG, offers dependable solutions that combat the challenges of lug...
NORD Drive Systems – designed by German precision engineers Getriebebau Nord and assembled locally by industrial solutions provider BMG – encompass modular drive configurations that ensure optimum...
In a world turned upside down by the performative antics of US President Donald Trump, it is easy to lose one’s bearings and one’s cool. And while the South Africans that entered the White House...
Vibration sensors help to monitor machine vibrations as a means of assessing the condition of a machine, enabling early detection of damage to rolling element bearings and other machine components...
Large electrical rotating machine refurbisher DELBA Electrical continues to set new benchmarks in refurbishing of large electrical rotating machines. A recent project at its Alrode Large Machines...
The BMG team was highly prominent at this year’s Nampo agricultural show, held near Bothaville recently. “This prestigious event, which is considered one of the largest agricultural exhibitions in...
At Astron Energy, we don’t accept the status quo, particularly when challenges are industry-wide and costly. We sat down with Astron Energy Technical Specialist Faiz Regal to find out which big...
Amsted Reelin an Amsted Rail global partner, is introducing exciting new rail technology to Africa. Ushering in the latest advancements for rail freight wagons, Amsted Reelin aims to address the...
Proudly South African wear parts manufacturer Vesconite Bearings’ high-wear, high-abrasion-resistant material Ultrablack offers a unique blend of self-lubrication, abrasion-resistance and high...
(Virtual Showroom)Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, examines a very special class of additives that is gaining importance as the technical demands placed on lubricants continue to...
Heavy-duty slurry pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry has developed its presence in South Africa’s tailings transfer/retreatment and storage facilities (TSFs) sector owing to its expert engineering,...
Diversified miner Rio Tinto has boosted spending with suppliers in Western Australian by A$1.5-billion to a record A$10.3-billion in 2024, as it continues to support local businesses and develop...
Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid.
Lifting equipment supplier SkyJacks has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with US company Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR) for Southern Africa, according to SkyJacks MD Alistair Bennett....
By offering a comprehensive range of IKO Nippon Thompson’s linear guides, runner blocks and associated products, industrial equipment and services supplier BMG’s bearings division helps the paper,...
Vesconite Bearings continues to supply cup liners and flat liners to the acclaimed South African Sishen Saldanha heavy-haul railway line, which uses these parts in the centre bowls of the bogie...
A US-based original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) holds bearings manufacturer Vesconite Bearings in high regard, given its products’ durability and versatility in challenging conditions, including...
Power transmission and bearings supplier Bearings International (BI) has relaunched its BI chain offering, with an emphasis on refining its strategy and strengthening relationships with strategic...
A new heavy-duty pump has been engineered specifically for the mining and construction sectors with increased safety features and improved durability. The Bredel hose pump, part of Watson-Marlow...
The role of energy efficiency in electrical rotating machine repairs At Delba Electrical, energy efficiency is a key focus. As a leader in the repair and maintenance of electrical rotating...
The second European sector of the vacuum vessel for the project has been completed.
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igus launches a new lubrication-free material, the endurance runner which is ideal for heavy-duty applications. In applications with loads of more than 80Mpa, plain bearings made of thermoplastic...
Salespeople, engineers and customers are to work together in the iguverse Take a closer look at products from all sides with VR glasses. Work with engineers and materials experts in virtual reality...
Injection-moulded iglidur Q3E plain bearing ensures lubrication-free maximum load capacity performance in efficient high-volume production New to the agricultural and construction machinery...
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SkyJacks, a trusted leader in access, lifting, and handling solutions, has penned an exclusive distribution agreement with Atlas Lifting and Rigging (ALR) across Southern Africa. The strategic...
Vesconite Bearings is pleased to announce the installation of its Vesconite Hilube hydroelectric components at the Lake Creek Hydroelectric Plant, which was officially commissioned in Troy,...
South African bearings manufacturer Vesconite Bearings believes that low-friction bearing materials can be valuable in improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions across the globe....
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