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Trailer manufacturer doubles orders for Vesconite side-tipper trailer bushings
26th September 2023

In a testament to the outstanding performance and reliability of Vesconite self-lubricating bushings, a prominent South African side-tipper manufacturer has doubled its monthly orders for... 


SKF TMBH 5 Bearing Heater – an energy-efficient solution for easy roller bearing installation    
SKF TMBH 5 Bearing Heater – an energy-efficient solution for easy roller bearing installation    
19th September 2023

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... 


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Reconditioning scraper idlers reduces incidence of failures
15th September 2023

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... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Nine people were arrested at the Kusile power station for theft of coal and fraud on September 7. 


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Breaking new ground in productivity
14th September 2023

As the world grows so, too, does its energy requirements. Shell is committed to meeting those requirements while keeping the needs of the economy, the environment and the people top of mind. An... 


Iron-ore trains
Pilbara rail manufacturing facility, Australia
8th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will expand Gemco Rail's existing operations to establish the first iron-ore rail car manufacturing and maintenance facility in the Pilbara. 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s FM/FAM and KM/KAM designs are flexible and available as parallel-shaft helical gear units and helical-bevel gear units for ease of application into a wide range of industries
Modular design multiplies flexibility for SEW gearbox users
6th September 2023

By simplifying its configuration of components, SEW-EURODRIVE’s modular design delivers the flexibility required to achieve technically unique innovations with parts that are readily available and... 


Eskom's Kusile power station
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
1st September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The temporary stacks being introduced at the Kusile coal power station, where three previously operational units have been out of service for ten months, have been built. 


Hitemp 160 pump bushings successfully tested in harsh fuming sulphuric acid
Hitemp 160 pump bushings successfully tested in harsh fuming sulphuric acid
22nd August 2023

Vesconite Bearings is pleased to announce the successful testing of its Hitemp 160 machined bushings in a demanding application in South Korea. The client, a prominent industrial entity, carried... 


Vesconite Superlube vanes have been successfully tested in concrete vibrators
New Vesconite Superlube vanes solve wear in concrete vibrators
22nd August 2023

When a concrete vibrator manufacturer had difficulties with the vanes installed in its vibrators it sought a solution from Vesconite Bearings - and experienced encouraging results. Concrete... 


Vesconite Hilube lantern rings have proved to be corrosion-proof at Hoover Dam
Four-foot diameter lantern rings solve corrosion issues in Hoover Dam hydro plant
22nd August 2023

When engineers at Hoover Dam determined that the original cast iron lantern rings built into some of its turbines needed to be replaced, they were looking for a solution to help them overcome the... 


Image of the SKF TKST 21 stethoscope monitors noise in industrial equipment
Early detection through noise monitoring
19th August 2023

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... 


A group of men and women in the Bolt and Engineering factory in Welkom staring up at the camera
Principles help supplier maintain foothold
18th August 2023

Owing to its 100/0 principle, fastener specialist Bolt and Engineering Distributors (BED) Group’s Welkom branch, in the Free State, maintains a firm position as supplier of choice to the mining,... 


SKF reconditions submerged scraper idlers, more than doubles average Mean-Time Between Failures   
SKF reconditions submerged scraper idlers, more than doubles average Mean-Time Between Failures   
17th August 2023

The utilisation of SKF sealed bearings, combined with upgraded internal modifications, reconditioning and locally manufactured custom seals, has increased the average MTBF (Mean-Time Between... 


Vesconite senior technical representative Phillip de Villiers
Vesconite's Hitemp 160 bearing material transforms high-temperature pump applications
17th August 2023

Hitemp 160 is a new bearing material able to operate up to 200 °C, depending on the application. South African bearings and wear parts manufacturer Vesconite Bearings produces its Hitemp 160... 


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BMG will also showcase new products, including Liqui Moly oil kits and additives
Company expands agri presence through Nampo Cape Show
11th August 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Following a successful Nampo 2023 show in Bothaville, in the Free State, in May, industrial machinery manufacturer Bearing Man Group (BMG) will exhibit at the Nampo Cape Show, in Cape Town, in... 


VITAL ROLE
South Africa’s agricultural sector plays a vital role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, food security and export revenue
Company driving innovation in agricultural sector
11th August 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s agricultural sector plays a vital role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, food security and export revenue. The industry, therefore, stands to... 


SKF Maintenance Products proudly celebrates 50 years of innovation, growth and success!  
SKF Maintenance Products proudly celebrates 50 years of innovation, growth and success!  
27th July 2023

It is with extreme pride that SKF Maintenance Products celebrates its 50th anniversary! What initially started as a small business unit with a portfolio that focused on bearing tools and greases is... 


FUCHS’ Emalahleni branch is an essential partner to the coal-mining industry
20th July 2023

The Emalahleni branch of FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA in Mpumalanga offers a dedicated pump-on service to major coal-mining clients to keep essential equipment such as draglines and excavators... 


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Midea
20th July 2023

The MagBoost magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller is the latest generation of oil-free centrifugal chillers independently developed by Midea, featuring Midea’s core technologies.  The oil-free,... 


Range of CASSIDA food-grade lubricants and greases from FUCHS
19th July 2023

The CASSIDA range of food-grade lubricants and greases from FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is the only locally blended range to comply with ISO 21469 certification, an international standard for the... 


SKF successfully replaces a non-standard mill pinion housing assembly with a standard customised solution  
17th July 2023

SKF provided a custom mill pinion housing assembly solution for a new horizontal grinding mill to a key customer for a project in Africa. Janus Bezuidenhout, SKF Application Engineering Manager,... 


Keep your ear to the ground with the TKST 21 Stethoscope from SKF
Keep your ear to the ground with the TKST 21 Stethoscope from SKF
14th July 2023

The SKF TKST 21 Stethoscope is a high quality hand-held instrument that monitors noise in bearings, machines and components.  “The ability to ‘listen’ to rotating equipment and machine components,... 


AWARDS
The B.E.D. Group received the Comtest Best Industrial Wholesaler 2022 Award, while its Middelburg branch won the Comtest Extra Mile Award
Fastener supplier wins two awards
14th July 2023

Fastener supplier The Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group has been recognised for its performance with two awards by test and measurement specialist Comtest. Comtest provides test and... 


Professors suggest vital bridge assessment improvements to contain costs
11th July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the cost of building an average 100-m-long and 14-m-wide bridge having increased to R20 000 per square metre, it is important that emerging countries such as South Africa considers how it can... 


image of a shredder lube system on BMG
Firm completes KZN sugar mill project
7th July 2023

Industrial equipment supplier BMG is a pivotal player in the sugar sector, and its regional workshop in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), recently completed a refurbishment, fabrication and... 


Head shot of Bearings International GM Christian Chipamaunga.
Supplier on the pulse of market’s needs
7th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

  Industrial solutions supplier Bearings International (BI) has been supplying industrial power transmission products to the sugar industry for 65 years, with its chains selection for the sugar... 


a pump with vesconite polymer bearings instead of standard material bearings
New pump bearing decreases maintenance at treatment plants
7th July 2023

A local wastewater plant operator recently approached polymer bushing and bearing manufacturer Vesconite Bearings in search of a solution to a reoccurring bearing failure on its aeration pumps at a... 


Hudaco CEO Graham Dunford
Hudaco reports strong interim result despite difficult market conditions
30th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed industrial products supplier Hudaco Industries has reported a strong performance amid a challenging six months ended May 31, with turnover having increased by 12.4% to R4.3-billion,... 


Aerial view of the ITER site
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, France – update
30th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The ITER Council has reported that component manufacturing and delivery, as well as system installation and commissioning, have continued at a steady pace. 


SKF invests in magnetic bearing manufacturing to meet increasing demand
29th June 2023

SKF is increasing its technical and manufacturing capabilities within magnetic bearings through an investment totaling SEK 50 million in a new manufacturing site in Tangier, Morocco. The new site... 


SKF establishes global Product Category Rules for bearings to quantify environmental impact
23rd June 2023

Product Category Rules (PCR) for the bearing industry, initiated and driven by SKF, have been approved by The International EPD System. This will enable bearing purchasers to make more informed and... 


Growth in key manganese district eyed
23rd June 2023

Lubricants company Fuchs Lubricants South Africa reports that it sees the iron-ore and manganese sector in South Africa, and especially in the Northern Cape, as presenting much scope for expansion... 


Thermal power station refits pumps with Vesconite Hilube
21st June 2023

The largest New Zealand gas-fired thermal power station continues to use no-swell self-lubricating Vesconite Hilube bearings in its cooling water feeder pumps. The power station did a full... 


SKF and Wolong cooperate to increase competitiveness in electric drive products
15th June 2023

SKF and Wolong Group, the Chinese global manufacturer of motor and drive solutions, have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the possibilities of entering a strategic cooperation... 


Image shows iron-ore train and carts
Rio invests locally in iron-ore rail carts
13th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major Rio Tinto on Tuesday announced a partnership with Gemco Rail to bring local iron-ore rail car manufacturing and bearing maintenance to the Pilbara region in an industry-first. The... 


Vesconite senior technical representative Phillip de Villiers
New Vesconite Wear Rings save electricity
9th June 2023

Save electricity and improve pump efficiencies with Vesconite Hilube. South African wear parts manufacturer Vesconite Bearings produces no-swell components for pump applications that are... 


Low-friction bearings reduce energy losses in free-stream turbines
9th June 2023

A hydro turbinecompany, based in Portland, Maine, in the US, has chosen Vesconite Bearings’lowest-friction material for the thrust bearings on its free-stream turbines. The material, Vesconite... 


New lubricants for farmers
5th June 2023

BMG has launched two new agricultural specific lubricants at Nampo 2023 – a corn head grease and a transmission flow grease – both of which form part of BMG’s Boerslim/Smartfarming portfolio. “The... 


ALPHA MOTORS
Alpha Motors, a Bearings International brand, is manufactured by TechTop
Company expands market share
2nd June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial products supplier Bearings International is expanding its market share in South Africa’s electric motor industry through its continued commitment to providing reliable, energy efficient... 


MINIATURE MOTOR
When selecting a miniature motor, understanding the different loads acting on the motor is key to achieving the best design
Impact of load on miniaturised motor selection highlighted
2nd June 2023

When selecting a miniature motor, understanding the different loads acting on the motor is key to achieving the best design. Therefore, understanding the torque load is essential to define the... 


An image of the NORD MAXXDRIVE XD
Durable drives for belt conveyor systems
2nd June 2023

Industrial equipment supplier BMG reports that its NORD Maxxdrive-XT industrial gearboxes, launched at the Electra Mining trade show in 2022, have been well received by leaders in bulk logistics,... 


Low-friction bearings reduce energy losses in free-stream turbines
26th May 2023

A hydro turbine company based in Portland, Maine, USA, has chosen Vesconite Bearings’ lowest-friction material for the thrust bearings on its free-stream turbines. The material, Vesconite... 


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