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The ITER under construction, in France
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, France – update
25th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Defects have been discovered in the thermal shields and vacuum vessel sectors. 


Seifsa, Memsa celebrate excellence in the metals and engineering sectors
18th November 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa), in partnership with the Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa), hosted the yearly Metals and Engineering... 


MEMSA Manufacturing Excellence Award announces winners, recognises companies delivering value to the mining industry
18th November 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Following the inaugural MEMSA Innovation Awards in April this year, Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA) is delighted to present its inaugural Manufacturing... 


BI is exclusive distributor for Cross Ocean spherical roller bearings
11th November 2022

Leading supplier Bearings International is the exclusive distributor in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa for all products from Cross Ocean Company (COC) of Japan. The main product lines are... 


An image depicting MCL’s Rodney Mclagen and Bearings 2000’s Ross Trevelyan shaking hands
Bearings company completes acquisition
11th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

National industrial supplies specialist Bearings 2000 has acquired bearings and power transmission supplier MCL Engineering Products – based in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. The acquisition, which... 


An image depicting an HKT split roller bearing
Specialist recommends bearings for extreme conditions
11th November 2022

Industrial equipment supplier BMG specialists recommend HKT split cylindrical roller bearings for dependable use in extreme conditions, including applications above ground, underground and in... 


An image depicting a COC bearing
Counterfeit bearings prominent in local industry
11th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The use of counterfeit bearings has become increasingly prevalent in the local bearings industry, which can increase downtime, create consequential damage and reduce life span and safety, says... 


Image of Kusile chimney damage
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has reported severe damage to a chimney at Kusile in the latest blow to the beleaguered power station. 


SKF and NIO expand strategic cooperation
10th November 2022

SKF and NIO, a leading premium smart electric vehicle manufacturer have strengthened their strategic cooperation. As part of the agreement, SKF will be a preferred supplier of ceramic ball bearings... 


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Vesconite Hilube liners help fight soil erosion
9th November 2022

Bushing and wear parts manufacturer Vesconite Bearings, which produces Vesconite and Vesconite Hilube at its Virginia-based factory, has manufactured a Vesconite Hilube U-shaped liner to assist... 


Breathing life into your machines through leading Pneumatic Automation solutions
8th November 2022

Festo takes customers on a journey to higher productivity with its three-part Absolute Automation 2.0 campaign. 


Full range of special lubricants for wind power plants
2nd November 2022

The spotlight is firmly on the uptake of clean energy sources as the government aims to increase its share of renewable energy in its energy mix from 11% to 41% by 2030. This means the deployment... 


Local manufacturer perfects cone crusher performance
Local manufacturer perfects cone crusher performance
23rd October 2022

Motion plastics producer igus South Africa has helped crushing equipment manufacturer Crush Force perfect its two-foot cone crusher, developed to offer a superior alternative to traditional... 


Image of Kusile power station pylons/dry cooling
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
21st October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A fire damaged one of the generating units that has not yet been synchronised to the grid at Kusile on October 14.  


low-voltage motor assembly line of Zest WEG Group
Major OEM commissions new low-voltage motor assembly line in Gauteng
14th October 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG’s South African subsidiary Zest WEG has commissioned a new assembly line for low-voltage WEG W22 IE3 and IE4 motors at the company’s corporate premises... 


The full ABB’s low-voltage process performance motors range all in one picture
Supplier diversifies product offerings to grow in Africa
14th October 2022 By: Halima Frost

Bearings and power transmission distributor Bearings International (BI) South Africa, a member of the Hudaco group, has expanded its offerings to include low voltage motors of electric motor... 


Motors ready for the paint booth.
More local focus as Zest WEG launches new motor assembly line
13th October 2022

A new assembly line for its low voltage (LV) premium efficiency WEG IE3 electric motors is yet another advance by Zest WEG in sustainability and local economic impact. Zest WEG CEO Eduardo... 


BI celebrates its 65th anniversary with solid growth and expansion
13th October 2022

Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) grew its countrywide distribution network by four branches this year alone and is looking to add a completely new complementary business unit to the... 


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Bearing assemblies for tough conditions
7th October 2022

Industrial equipment supplier BMG offers a comprehensive range of machinery manufacturer NSK’s bearings which extend from precision miniature bearings – used in machine tools and electronics... 


Electric hoists ensure safe and stable operations
30th September 2022

Equipment supplier Becker Mining South Africa’s heavy-duty 10-t Kito electric hoist – which was installed in the head frame of a shaft at a platinum mine in 2014 – continues to offer safe and... 


Improved bearing block units for higher efficiency
29th September 2022

BMG’s range of BTC bearings and components - which is manufactured exclusively for BMG to stringent quality and safety specifications - has been extended to include new bearing block units. “These... 


The first and only CAT IV instructor in Africa is from WearCheck
29th September 2022

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, is proud to announce that its Asset Reliability Care (ARC) division officially has Africa’s first and only CAT IV instructor, after technical and... 


BI is exclusive distributor for Cross Ocean spherical roller bearings
29th September 2022

Leading supplier Bearings International is the exclusive distributor in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa for all products from Cross Ocean Company (COC) of Japan. The main product lines are... 


Full range of special lubricants for wind power plants
27th September 2022

The spotlight is firmly on the uptake of clean energy sources as the government aims to increase its share of renewable energy in its energy mix from 11% to 41% by 2030. This means the deployment... 


Image of an Enduron HPGR during assembly at the Weir Minerals Venlo facility.
Increased technology adoption in iron-ore applications
23rd September 2022

High pressure grinding roll (HPGR) technology has been traditionally used for cement grinding and diamond applications, but is increasingly also being used in hard rock applications such as copper,... 


Image of SKF’s hybrid deep groove ball bearings
New hybrid deep groove ball bearing for high-speed applications
23rd September 2022

SKF has developed a new hybrid deep groove ball bearing that is said to enable more power from smaller motors. The high-performance two-piece polymer cage is designed to allow higher rotational... 


Britain’s final rout?
23rd September 2022 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

As news of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II’s passing broke on the evening of September 8, Twitter (and presumably other social media platforms as well) went into overdrive, with many of those who... 


SKF and Ovako reach milestone in journey towards net zero bearing production
16th September 2022

A significant milestone has been reached in SKF’s journey towards a net-zero value chain. Together with Swedish steel producer Ovako, SKF has produced a Spherical Roller Bearing (SRB) with 90% less... 


Full range of special lubricants for wind power plants
16th September 2022

The spotlight is firmly on the uptake of clean energy sources as the government aims to increase its share of renewable energy in its energy mix from 11% to 41% by 2030. This means the deployment... 


BI is exclusive distributor for Cross Ocean spherical roller bearings
16th September 2022

Leading supplier Bearings International is the exclusive distributor in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa for all products from Cross Ocean Company (COC) of Japan. The main product lines are... 


BMG MD Robin Briggs
BMG confident about post-Covid recovery
14th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

While economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic has been slower than expected, industrial equipment supplier BMG is confident that this will speed up as infrastructure development starts to... 


Image of igus energy chains and speciality cables
More cables available to SA market
13th September 2022

An expanded range of flexible cables and energy chains that protect moving cables is now available to South African industry. The local division of German company igus has extended its product... 


Image of igus’ iglidur E3, which promises 40% less friction
New sliding material leads to breakthrough in linear technology
8th September 2022

Whether an industrial environment or in a coffee machine, in order to maximize the service life of a linear guide and to keep the required drive energy low, it is important to reduce friction and... 


BI to showcase complete agri solutions at NAMPO Cape
7th September 2022

The Western Cape dominates much of South Africa’s agricultural export production, especially, wheat, wine, and fruit. These export markets are a key driver of sustainable agriculture practices and... 


ROCK MUNCHER The twin-shaft mineral sizer is tough enough to handle any material – from soft coal right through to hard granite.
Hard rock no match for MMD sizer
6th September 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

The story of MMD Mineral Sizing began in the UK in the 1980s, when the mineral processing solutions company started marketing its innovation – a twin-shaft mineral sizer – to the underground coal... 


Enduron® HPGR – the principal choice in iron ore
2nd September 2022

Weir Minerals’ high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) technology is fast becoming the staple for an increasingly diverse range of hard rock mining applications. Although iron ore accounts for the... 


An image depicting the Varispeed V Drive Plus
Russia-Ukraine war impacting on sector
2nd September 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The war between Russia and the Ukraine has impacted the local food and beverage sector on several fronts, says bearings and power transmission supplier Bearings International (BI) market segment... 


SKF/Lincoln’s CNA-lube audit hits the solutions sweet spot for a key customer
30th August 2022

The upgrade by SKF/Lincoln of a lubrication store at Durban Harbour has boosted bearing life and machine availability, subsequently delivering significant cost savings for a key customer who is... 


A2C Distributors grows from strength-to-strength, attending EMA2022
A2C Distributors grows from strength-to-strength, attending EMA2022
25th August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Still going strong since it was established in 1997, business support services provider A2C Distributors has grown its range progressively. The company supplies a variety of tools and solutions to... 


New Namibian company for Vesconite
25th August 2022

Buying Vesconite products in Namibia has become easier with the establishment of a wholly-owned Namibian subsidiary. Known as Vesconite Bearings Namibia, the new company will stock... 


Online shopping for engineering consumables saves fuel, money and time
24th August 2022

BMG’s online shopping portal, which was launched in South Africa two years ago, is constantly upgraded to meet dynamic market requirements. “The BMG E-Commerce platform – which was developed to... 


Koyo automotive and industrial bearings now rebranded as JTEKT
23rd August 2022

Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) has announced a name and logo change for a major automotive and industrial brand that it has held the sole agency for since the 1960s. Koyo bearing... 


Vesconite crop-sprayer bushings face challenging operating conditions
23rd August 2022

Metalfor, a leading Argentinian equipment manufacturer, has used Vesconite bushings in sprayer boom pivots on self-propelled crop sprayers since 2007 … and with great success. Metalfor’s... 


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