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Astron Energy introduces new solution for varnish
12th May 2025

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
The dawn of new technology in Southern African railways
9th May 2025

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... 


Vesconite Bearings development engineer and consultant Muller Vermaak speaks about Ultrablack skid plates and slats for combine harvesters.
Ultrablack enhances combine harvester performance
8th May 2025

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... 


The lube kitchen part 2: VI Improvers - the additive with you through thick and thin
The lube kitchen part 2: VI Improvers - the additive with you through thick and thin
30th April 2025

(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... 


A row of green Schurco Slurry pumps ready for packing to be shipped off
Supplier growing tailings product footprint globally
18th April 2025 By: Halima Frost

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,... 


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Astron Energy introduces new solution for varnish
10th April 2025

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... 


Rio Tinto lifts WA supplier spend to record A$10.3bn amid Pilbara expansion push
Rio Tinto lifts WA supplier spend to record A$10.3bn amid Pilbara expansion push
7th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

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... 


Image of Kusile power plant from a distance
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid. 


STRATEGIC MOVIE
The partnership with ALR is a strategic move that aligns with SkyJacks’ commitment to providing high-quality lifting solutions tailored to local industry needs
High-performance lifting equipment brought to Southern Africa
28th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

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.... 


The above image depicts the range of IKO Nippon Thompson’s linear guides
Linear motion solutions can enhance efficiency
28th March 2025 By: Lynne Davies

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,... 


A Hilube 10 cup liner
Vesconite Bearings supplies low-friction bogie liners to South African railways
27th March 2025

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 cross section of a vesconite bearing on a shaft in a pump
Local manufacturer supplier of choice for US client
21st March 2025 By: Halima Frost

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... 


From left: BI marketing manager Jan Saayman; Köbo business development for Southern Africa GM Naigel Pera; BI product management GM Robert Sillis; BI key account sales GM Christian Chipamaunga
Bearings International relaunches its chain solutions
18th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

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... 


Image of the Bredel heavy duty pump
New heavy duty hose pump for demanding mining applications
18th March 2025

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... 


Delba Electrical
How Delba Electrical helps clients improve motor efficiency
14th March 2025

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... 


Vaccum vessel sector #4
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, France – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The second European sector of the vacuum vessel for the project has been completed. 


Heavy loads are no problem for the new igutex TX3 fibre wound material
5th March 2025

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... 


igus meets metaverse: the plastics specialist brings sales and engineering to virtual reality
5th March 2025

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... 


igus develops a two-component injection-moulded plain bearing for high mechanical loads
5th March 2025

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... 


"Can I use my machine without lubrication?" - igusGO® App now provides the answer
5th March 2025

New igus® app uses AI to show the optimisation potential of motion plastics for over 450 applications in just a few seconds What is an easy way for me to improve my machine? The answer is: try the... 


SkyJacks brings high-performance ALR lifting equipment to Southern Africa
SkyJacks brings high-performance ALR lifting equipment to Southern Africa
26th February 2025

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... 


Lake Creek Hydroelectric Plant has successful October 2024 start-up
Lake Creek Hydroelectric Plant has successful October 2024 start-up
21st February 2025

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,... 


Vesconite Bearings CEO Dr Jean-Patrick Leger
Vesconite Bearings aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions
20th February 2025

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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Additives improve efficiencies, cost savings
14th February 2025

A major challenge that industrial equipment and services supplier BMG frequently encounters during site visits is the adverse impact of the procurement of low-cost oils, with BMG agricultural,... 


BMG Sales Manager: Projects Kevin Sterley talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
BMG is a one-stop-shop for all essential engineering components
5th February 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG is a complete process solutions provider to all sectors of industry, meaning customers can access all essential quality branded engineering components, technical... 


A generic image of lifting and rigging equipment
Firm highlights solutions for offshore projects
31st January 2025

Offshore projects are a key segment for engineering products and services provider BMG’s dedicated Tools & Equipment: Lifting and Rigging division, demanding specialist solutions for safe and... 


The above image depicts a line up of Goodwin's submersible slurry pumps
Manufacturer expands slurry pump range for extreme applications
31st January 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Focusing on high-density slurry applications that require superior abrasion- and corrosion-resistant materials, original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has expanded... 


Image of the VVB30x condition monitoring sensor
Vibration sensors help improve condition monitoring
30th January 2025

Machine vibrations can be used to assess damage to rolling element bearings and other machine components, ensuring early detection and prevention of costly machine downtime. ifm says its new, smart... 


Vesconite bearings excel in harsh environments
Vesconite bearings excel in harsh environments
27th January 2025

A US original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has integrated Vesconite low-friction wear-resistant materials into its product lines for several decades. This is according to a seasoned OEM pump... 


Vesconite Bearings mechanical engineer Tristen Wintershoven
Local manufacturer underlines strategic approach to forklift parts sales
23rd January 2025

Over the past few months, South African bearings manufacturer Vesconite Bearings has experienced significant activity in the forklift parts market. With sales of about 4 500 parts in the last six... 


Gerhard Moolman aboard the Osiyeza at sea
Innovative engineering sees Gerhard Moolman row solo across the Atlantic in record time
17th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Engineer Gerhard ‘Moolies’ Moolman arrived back safely in South Africa on January 10 after successfully completing a 4 050 km trip across the Atlantic ocean on a uniquely engineered rowing boat... 


Vesconite Hilube line shaft bushings have proven successful in seawater lift pumps and oil waste-disposal pumps on the Gulf Coast
Vesconite Hilube revolutionises pump performance on the Gulf Coast
9th December 2024

One of Vesconite Bearings’ innovative bushing materials, Vesconite Hilube, has assisted a US pump manufacturing company on the Gulf Coast in coping with its harsh and highly corrosive operating... 


One of the daggerboard casing bearings that Vesconite Bearings has produced
Over 80 daggerboard bearings produced by Vesconite Bearings
9th December 2024

Vesconite Bearings has produced more than 80 daggerboard casing bearings for yachts and performance boats worldwide. This is according to marine sales representative Leanre Coetzee, who has... 


A 58 mm-high cup liner for the rail industry that was moulded using solar power
Vesconite Bearings powers new machine with solar energy
9th December 2024

Vesconite Bearings is excited to announce that most parts produced on its new 450-ton injection-moulding machine have been proudly labelled "Manufactured with Solar Power” following the machine’s... 


Brasco Filtration: Setting the standard in industrial filtration excellence
Brasco Filtration: Setting the standard in industrial filtration excellence
9th December 2024

Industrial filtration service provider Brasco Filtration was honored to be invited by a leading international foundry in the Western Cape to tender for the refurbishment of a large, critical... 


Image of ITER vacuum vessel reactor – Unit 5
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, France – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The fourth and final vacuum vessel sector has been delivered. 


Umbogintwini bridge to be upgraded with modern construction engineering technology – Sanral
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Umbogintwini River Bridge, on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal, is part of the R50-billion upgrade programme of the N2 and N3 freeways in the province, and advanced engineering technology will in future... 


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Detecting misalignment, imbalance and bearing issues to enhance performance
15th November 2024

Electrical rotating machines are the workhorses of many industrial applications, driving everything from manufacturing machines to mining equipment. The performance and longevity of these... 


AIH Capital’s AIH Fund 1 acquires 49% equity interest in HDC
14th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

AIH Fund I, under the management of private equity fund manager AIH Capital, has closed a second deal with High Duty Castings (HDC), resulting in the fund now owning 49% of the manufacturing... 


Image of two Grindex Bravo 500 pumps from Integrated Pump Technology
Pumps aid resource recovery and gold mining reprocessing
8th November 2024

A South African gold mine has successfully used slurry pumps to reprocess extremely dense gold-bearing slurry from a return water dam which was identified as a valuable source gold. The mining... 


The above image depicts the HKT split roller bearings
Split bearings improve performance in difficult applications
8th November 2024

Split bearings offer improved performance in difficult applications, says products supplier BMG, noting that this is particularly true when the replacement of standard mounted bearings involves the... 


The above image depicts SKF and voestalpine Wire Technology spherical roller bearing prototype
Collaboration produces first successful H-DRI prototype bearing
8th November 2024

Engineering consultant SKF and steel-based technology company voestalpine Wire Technology earlier this year successfully produced the first prototype bearing made from steel that contains hydrogen... 


The above image depicts B.E.D. industrial bearing specialist Lingesh Naidoo
System enhances bearing lifespan, reducing costs
8th November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

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... 


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