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A greater selection of planetary drives has been introduced into South Africa and includes SEW-EURODRIVE’s SEW PPK series and the SEW P2.e series of planetary gear units. SEW-EURODRIVE company’s...
Slurry pump technology company Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has extended its range of slurry pumps for the mining industry to include an acid-resistant super duplex stainless steel (SDSS)...
Mining services company DGC Africa, a member of the Dickinson Group, is powering Africa’s future through innovative asset integrity and industrial solutions for the mining and metallurgy, glass,...
Vesconite Hilube bushings have proven their durability and superior performance by operating for 20 years without noticeable wear on a restored 1950 4-seater Morgan Series 1. This remarkable...
Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) group has announced a new distribution agreement with torque and tensioning company Bolt Torque, which holds a range of manual, hydraulic, electric and...
Power train solutions company SEW-EURODRIVE has announced that it is rolling out a wider selection of planetary drives as part of its ‘close the loop’ strategy, geared at servicing more industry...
Polymer supplier Vesconite Bearings’ thrust washer has managed to outlast the bronze thrust washer on a Bucher CM50 grinding machine at a large fruit juice concentrate producer. The reports that...
In the dynamic and ever-evolving mining industry, staying ahead of the latest innovations and trends is crucial. Oil and gas multinational Shell understands the importance of balancing operational...
Marking 50 years in business this year, BMG has much to celebrate at this year’s Electra Mining Africa. As a complete process solutions provider to all industry sectors, BMG offers customers access...
Together Beyond Lubrication Without specialty lubricants, many aspects of our technical world would grind to a halt. Drive units would fail, machines would stop producing, and water wouldn't flow...
As the world celebrates the Olympic Games this month, Vesconite Bearings is reminded of a remarkable achievement in its history—the production of the largest bearing it has ever created. This...
A Vesconite thrust washer has outlasted bronze on a Bucher CM50 grinding machine at a large fruit juice concentrate producer. Reports received from the producer were that the Vesconite washer...
Industrial and manufacturing product supplier Bearing Man Group (BMG) has increased its product inventory portfolio, having added two lubrication products to its Boerslim/Smartfarming portfolio a...
A new lithium-free grease is said to outperform lithium-based greases on several parameters including mechanical stability, load carrying capacity, wear protection and grease life. The SKF LGNL 3...
The ability to identity a customer’s bottom line requirements, and to provide a fit-for-purpose project package, is what valves company Floval Control Valves focuses on. Since its foundation, the...
Engineered Bearings and Industrial Motion product supplier Timken states that its ability to build meaningful business relationships in the railway industry over the past 90 years has provided a...
Machine reliability is key to ensuring sustainable mining operations and the smooth operation of dump trucks is especially critical in keeping mine production optimal. SKF says its Explorer tapered...
Synthetics deliver on performance and lower emissions. As fuel prices rise, delivery deadlines tighten and truck drivers become scarce, fleet operators are seeking ways to streamline operations and...
SKF, a global leader in bearing technology and manufacturing, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Duracar, an innovative company specializing in light electric vehicles (LEVs)....
The Swedish wedge-locking solutions manufacturer Nord-Lock range of securing washers, distributed and supported by industrial equipment supplier BMG, is reportedly the only brand on the market that...
Unit 5 was transferred to Eskom's generation division on June 30.
In its audited consolidated results for the financial year ended March 31, investment holding and management company Invicta Holdings reports that its operating profit grew by 8% to R702-million,...
SKF is proud to introduce its new LGNL 3 general purpose, high load bearing grease that caters to the lubrication requirements of a wide range of industries and applications. “One of our primary...
An innovative time-saving solution aims to simplify the removal and replacement of bearings in a trapped position on a shaft and eliminate the need for realignment of the driveline. This process...
Automated machine health monitoring improves efficiency The ever-increasing demand for consumer goods means that machinery on mines and in manufacturing plants are required to operate more...
A Vesconite and Vesconite Hilube wheel and bushing combination has been deployed at a prominent hydroelectric company in New Zealand, expanding a growing set of hydroelectric reference cases for...
Lubricants play a critical role in the sugar industry, from the initial crane yard through to the entire crushing, crystalising and packaging processes. Lubricants prevent wear and damage to...
The time is right for South Africa and Africa, in general, to invest in IE3 motors, especially with minimum energy requirement standards (MEPS) expected to come into effect by the end of the year,...
Following its acquisition of chain solutions manufacturer IWIS Drive Systems South Africa in November last year, industrial supplies specialist Bearings 2000 (B2K) has become the exclusive...
At a Gulf Coast seawater cooling pump station, the resilience of Vesconite Hilube bearings in hypochlorite came to the forefront, showcasing their superiority in challenging environments. Sodium...
A contract has been awarded to supply a further 12 outer vertical targets for the diverter to be used in the project.
A South African manufacturer and supplier of concrete brick-making machines has started using Vesconite Hilube linear bushings as spare parts for its manual/electric brick-making machines and as...
In May, Vesconite Bearings, a global leader in bearing and wear solutions, delivered its largest rudder bearing order to a customer in the Netherlands. The order, comprising four extra-large...
Power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG will be participating at the Machine Tools Africa exhibition, which will be held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre at Nasrec, from May...
Nampo is going to be extra exciting for BMG this year. Not only is the company celebrating its 50th year in business, but the team has lots of action planned for its 2024 event at Nampo Park,...
Private rail operator and services company Traxtion has refurbished five class 39 locomotives it bought from State-owned Transnet at its workshop in Rosslyn, Gauteng. This is part of its fleet...
Over the past six years, Vesconite Bearings has witnessed a significant uptick in its supply of bearings to Mexico ⎻ a testament to the growing recognition of Vesconite Hilube’s superiority over...
SKF agricultural roller chains as well as special combine, baler and drive chains, are used extensively in the agricultural industry on a range of machines and equipment that includes combine...
Rolling stock operators face a common challenge of significant wear on wheels and rails, leading to frequent and expensive maintenance.
As a trusted partner to South Africa’s agricultural sector for some 66 years, Bearings International (BI) supplies integrated product and service solutions that ingrain the entire agriculture...
Cologne, Germany-based motion plastics company igus now offers a guarantee of up to four years for all its products with a predictable service life. This is aimed at giving customers greater...
After two years of rapid growth totalling 57 per cent, igus was able to maintain its billion-euro turnover in 2023 despite the challenging global economic situation. In 2024, the company will...
Established in 1914 by Swedish Holding Company, SKF AB, SKF South Africa is proudly celebrating its rich 110 year heritage of delivering premium value solutions to customers across South and...
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