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SKF helps reduce maintenance costs through new railway condition monitoring solution
SKF helps reduce maintenance costs through new railway condition monitoring solution
22nd February 2019

The drive in the rail sector is towards extending maintenance intervals. This is an area where digitalization is making a major difference. With this in mind, SKF has launched an entirely... 


Vibration-Warning Indicator Paste Reduces Downtime, Improves Safety
Vibration-Warning Indicator Paste Reduces Downtime, Improves Safety
21st February 2019

A tamper-proof vibration-warning indicator paste that can improve safety and reduce inspection time across a number of industries is now available locally from leading supplier Bearings... 


BI assists sugar industry with essential maintenance in ‘off-crop’ season
31st January 2019

Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) assists its sugar-industry clients with essential maintenance and equipment upgrades of sugar mills, especially in ‘off-crop’ season. BI has been... 


VW to manufacture mobile electric car recharging stations
25th January 2019 By: Reuters

Volkswagen will manufacture electric car batteries and charging stations in its home region in Germany, as it prepares to mass produce electric vehicles and overhaul its components division, which... 


Research shows tribology improves energy efficiency
14th December 2018

National science academy the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), completed a study into the state of energy efficiency technologies in South Africa in June this year. The study, initially... 


PARTNERSHIP Kwatani can design and manufacture solutions to suit the precise requirements of an iron-ore mine as well as scientifically monitor and measure its performance
Manufacturer ensures top quality screens for iron-ore sector
7th December 2018 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Vibrating and original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) and supplier Kwatani has successfully custom-engineered and manufactured about 1 000 of its robust vibrating screens and feeders in the iron-ore... 


Wamechsi Group standardises on SEW solution for its wastewater-treatment equipment
Wamechsi Group standardises on SEW solution for its wastewater-treatment equipment
29th November 2018

Industrial Gear Units and Geared Motors from SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa are ideal for demanding applications such as agitators, mixers, and aerators. Local Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)... 


Safety and performance features give Milwaukee power tools the edge
Safety and performance features give Milwaukee power tools the edge
27th November 2018

Milwaukee power tools are built to last, owing to features such as compact brushless motors, in addition to gearboxes made from magnesium, and durable and heat-resistant materials that extend the... 


Powerful brakes elevate the potential of world’s tallest ship lift
22nd November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The drastic change in water levels that characterise dams requires ship lifts (or lift locks) to transport boats and ships between the different elevations in a short time. These advanced... 


ROCOL gearbox lubricant from BI helps combat water ingress
ROCOL gearbox lubricant from BI helps combat water ingress
9th November 2018

The food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other clean environments require NSF H1-grade lubricants for hygiene and health and safety purposes. ROCOL Rapid Demulse 220 from leading supplier is... 


Product demand expected to come from rest of Africa
9th November 2018 By: Tracy Hancock

According to sales, demand from the African mining market, but mostly West Africa, has increased for drive and automation specialist SEW-Eurodrive’s M-Series vertical industrial gear unit designs... 


INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE
ISO Bearings has been investing in the supply of internationally sourced price-competitive bearing solutions for agriculture since 2016
Supplier expands into agriculture sector
9th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Amid increased demand for wholesale bearing solutions in the agriculture sector, Boksburg-based wholesale bearing supplier ISO Bearings is actively looking to increase its supply into the sector.... 


David Brown Santasalo
6th November 2018

David Brown Santasalo combines 285 years of gear engineering expertise to deliver proven gearboxes and drive system solutions for all industrial applications, as well as industrial gearbox repair... 


ROCOL lubricants allow for a smooth flow at Gauteng bottling plant
ROCOL lubricants allow for a smooth flow at Gauteng bottling plant
10th September 2018

A large Gauteng bottling plant is reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency thanks to a range of ROCOL lubricants from leading supplier BI. The ROCOL range of lubricants is certified... 


Stringent environments & harsh conditions are no match for SKF’s Explorer tapered roller bearings
Stringent environments & harsh conditions are no match for SKF’s Explorer tapered roller bearings
18th April 2018

In today’s industrial world, customers need solutions that are robust enough to withstand the toughest challenges and the most testing environments while meeting ever growing demands. In addition,... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s IE3-compliant DRN motor series promotes energy efficiency
SEW-EURODRIVE’s IE3-compliant DRN motor series promotes energy efficiency
17th April 2018

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa showcased its IE3-compliant DRN series of asynchronous motors at bauma CONEXPO Africa 2018. The range has set a new benchmark in the local electric-motor industry in... 


Thermaspray showcases thermal spray coating technologies and welding capabilities in Limpopo
Thermaspray showcases thermal spray coating technologies and welding capabilities in Limpopo
7th September 2017

Thermaspray showcased its ground-breaking thermal spray coating technologies and Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) welding process capabilities at the Mining & Technical Exhibitions (MTE) which took... 


FLUKE 810 The Fluke 810 uses a set of advanced algorithms to produce a plain-text diagnosis of the machine with a recommended solution
Troubleshooting device eases, enables priority maintenance
14th July 2017

The Fluke 810 – manufactured by industrial testing equipment manufacturer Fluke – is one of the most advanced troubleshooting instruments available for vibration testing, enabling maintenance teams... 


Airbus A400M may have won $2bn Indonesian order – reports
3rd February 2017 By: Keith Campbell

French aerospace journal “Air et Cosmos” and British defence media group Jane’s have both reported that the Indonesian government has approved the purchase of five Airbus A400M military airlifter... 


BUDGETS BEING DIVERTED 
As a result of reduced overhead costs, customer service is more important than ever
Promising better service delivery
27th May 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

The operations division of German engineering company SEW-Eurodrive’s South African branch is eager to consolidate current successes and improve service delivery, with MD Raymond Obermeyer... 


EXTENDED WARRANTY
Hyundai’s face lifted H1 Bus also falls under the seven year/200 000 km warranty
Hyundai extends warranty to seven years
19th February 2016

Korean motor vehicle manufacturer Hyundai Automotive South Africa (HASA) has extended its manufacturer’s warranty to ensure a better resale value. The Bedfordview-based company has implemented a... 


AGS TRANSMISSION
Suzuki keeps the cost of this auto-shifting option low while also ensuring that repairs and maintenance remain easy and cost effective
New Suzuki transmission given green light for SA market
19th February 2016

Japanese vehicle producer Suzuki has unveiled their refined hybrid version of an automatic and manual transmissions to be used in its range of motor vehicles. 


LIFTING ORDER
Condra's headgear cranes, featuring high-tensile ropes, have significant high lifts of more than 80 m
High-lift headgear cranes delivered to Zambian mine
14th August 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

South African crane manufacturer Condra in July completed load tests of two 25 t headgear cranes for copper miner Mopani Copper Mines’ (MCM’s) Synclinorium shaft in Kitwe, Zambia. The cranes were... 


Hansen Transmissions’ new load test bay is a game changer
Hansen Transmissions’ new load test bay is a game changer
19th May 2015

Hansen Transmissions South Africa (Pty) Ltd. recently installed a modern regenerative load test bay with a capacity to conduct testing on a wide range of industrial gearboxes with up to 300kNm... 


David Brown
David Brown
12th September 2014

Global leader in industrial gear system design, manufacture and service, David Brown has been delivering highly reliable gear systems to the mining industry for more than 150 years. From CX... 


Aureus maintains development pace at New Liberty despite Ebola concerns
Aureus maintains development pace at New Liberty despite Ebola concerns
11th September 2014 By: Natalie Greve

TSX- and Aim-listed Aureus Mining, which is building Liberia's first commercial gold mine, the New Liberty gold project, said on Thursday that the project was on track to deliver first gold in the... 


Bearing surface coatings reduce downtime in mining operations
11th October 2013 By: Zandile Mavuso

The mining industry is a particularly tough environment for bearings applications, as bearings tend to wear easily, but by applying bearing coatings, such as the Durotect antiwear and... 


Company appointed to distribute gear range in sub-Saharan Africa
11th October 2013

Power transmission components distributor BMG Drives was on September 19 appointed to exclusively represent power transmission components supplier Rexnord’s Falk V-Class drives range of industrial... 


Underground coal mine buys nine drive pack units
11th October 2013 By: Zandile Mavuso

Drive engineering company SEW-EURODRIVE believes that it is gaining measurable success in South Africa’s coal mining industry, following an order for nine units of its self-aligning invertible... 


Local black mining equipment manufacturer hitting export high-spots
9th October 2013 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s 56% black-controlled Aard Mining Equipment is attracting attention internationally as an exporter of locally designed and manufactured South African equipment into the global... 


Dry seal for wet applications to launch, suited to plants in water scarce African areas
4th October 2013 By: David Oliveira

The Type 2874 dry gas seal for pumps from mechanical seals manufacturer John Crane, which John Crane MD Aziz Sallie says is the first dry gas seal of this design to comply with API 682 and ISO... 


New gear products offer customised solutions
25th January 2013

Industrial consumables and engineering firm Bearing Man Group (BMG), the exclusive Southern African distributors for Italian power transmission equipment manufacturer Varvel has extended the range... 


Company Announcement: Hansen Transmissions South Africa secures order for 68 industrial gearboxes through Bateman Africa (Pty) Ltd
21st January 2013

Hansen Transmissions South Africa (Pty) Ltd, entrenched for over half a century as trusted supplier and manufacturer of class leading industrial gearboxes, received three orders from long standing... 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
18th January 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Illegal protest action at the Medupi power station brought work on the project to a standstill on January 17. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
11th January 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Siemens is on track with its work for State-owned power utility Eskom’s Medupi power station, but is facing challenges, owing to delays in the civil works at the site. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
26th April 2012 By: Sheila Barradas

A hydro test of parts of the firewater system and the raw water line is scheduled for this month and May 2012. 


We pump R1bn into SA economy yearly, employ 1 900 directly – Hyundai
9th September 2011 By: Irma Venter

Hyundai Automotive South Africa (HASA) pumps around R1-billion into the local economy a year, says HASA marketing director Stanley Anderson. 


Synthetic oil results in cost savings
4th February 2011 By: Henry Lazenby

A demonstration trial undertaken by South African downstream petrochemicals marketer Engen Lubricants, an affiliate of Petronas, points to synthetic oils as being able to significantly reduce... 


Tanker manufacturer launches new services division
28th January 2011

Southern African road tanker manufacturer GRW Engineering (GRW) has launched a new services division. 


Engineering company launches new mechanical and hydraulic press range
19th October 2007

Diversified engineering company Becker Engineering, part of the Becker group of companies, has launched a range of mechanical and hydraulic presses that can be used in the metal working industry. 


Hydraulics company introduces mutispiral hose
19th October 2007 By: Guy Copans

Earlier this year hydraulic hose and fittings company Genflex Hydraulics introduced its multispiralled 4SP, a multispiral hose with fairly high working pressures, which is used mainly in mining... 


Good relations drive colliery conveyors
12th October 2007

Mechanical power transmission specialists Hansen Transmissions has secured an order for the supply of drives for overland conveyors to Mafube Colliery, a joint venture between Anglo Coal and... 


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