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Weba Chutes To Optimise Silo ORE Flow For SA Gold Mine
Weba Chutes To Optimise Silo ORE Flow For SA Gold Mine
2nd September 2019

Specially designed ore silo chutes from Weba Chute Systems will be installed at a South African gold mine to reduce mill wear and other processing challenges caused by the uncontrolled flow of... 


GOOD VIBRATIONS Vipro is continuously supplying clients in the food industry with electromagnetic drives, electromechanical drives and vibrating equipment
Vibrating-equipment supplier cites stable demand from food sector
23rd August 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

The food industry’s demand for the equipment and services of vibration equipment manufacturer Vipro Vibrating Products is stable, with the industry focused on maintaining its existing equipment to... 


SHAUN COMBRINCK
An uptick in gold prices might mean more business from the gold sector soon
Industry slump makes technology improvements essential
16th August 2019 By: Darren Parker

An international slowdown in the mining industry over the past few years has led to a more pressing need for technology improvements, says bearings and transmissions products distributor Bearings... 


Company reduces costs, improves efficiency
9th August 2019

Technical solutions provider BMG’s global fluid sealing products manufacturer Garlock products – along with the company’s technical expertise, on-site maintenance, emission monitoring and repair... 


PRESSURE HANDLING 
The company offers sealing components that can handle different types of environments and pressures
Economy contributes to decrease in product demand
9th August 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Despite the current downturn in economic conditions, Bearings International (BI) recently launched a new hybrid gasketing liquid from premium supplier Loctite. The new 518 pen-style gasketing... 


LOOP-DI-LOOP
The ContiTech belts have been proven to run for over double the time other belt brands
New belt range well received
19th July 2019 By: Halima Frost

There has been a favourable reaction from the market to the recent inclusion of belt manufacturer ContiTech Power Transmission Group’s drive belt and matched component range to bearings and... 


EXTENDED COUPLING RANGE
The Ringfeder-Henfel-Hernflex split flexible coupling is one of Bearings International’s new product offerings
Cost savings crucial amid local industry decline
12th July 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

The local mining industry declined by 10.8% in the first quarter of this year and the industry is on a huge cost-saving run, says bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings... 


Finding fault: determining the true cause of premature bearing failure
Finding fault: determining the true cause of premature bearing failure
8th July 2019

Premature bearing failure is often blamed on ‘white etching cracks’ – but looking deeper for the true underlying cause will lead to a more effective solution, says Erik Vegter, Senior Scientist for... 


VICTOR STROBEL
It is essential to be on the lookout for loose bolts and nuts when servicing equipment or carrying out routine maintenance to prioritise safety and reduce downtime
Indicator paste takes care of nuts and bolts in mining
28th June 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

There is significant interest from the local mining community in bearings and accessories distributor Bearings International’s (BI’s) Dykem cross-check torque seal, and company sales at BI branches... 


NOTHING TO QUARRY ABOUT Using the Almagard 3752 grease on equipment increases maintenance intervals allowing technicians to focus on other aspects of the quarry
Cost-effective lubricant increases machine life
21st June 2019 By: Halima Frost

The change in lubricants on brick manufacturer KuluCrete’s excavator at its Port Shepstone quarry, in KwaZulu-Natal, has resulted in significant cost savings and a notable decrease in lubrication... 


INTEGRATION STATION
Etion Digitise’s integrated system display serves as a human-machine interface for other systems in the train
Technology integration crucial
14th June 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Digital technology solutions provider Etion Digitise CE Koketso Seripe is set to deliver a presentation at the Africa Rail exhibition and conference, which will be held at the Sandton Convention... 


New 3D Printer Bushings Online Store
6th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vesconite Bearings, the maker of advanced polymer bushings, has launched a 3D printer bushing web store. Located on the company website, at https://www.vesconite.com/3d-printer-bushings/order/ ,... 


WINDING ME UP The wind turbine’s gearbox and oil efficacy can be monitored by sensors
Oil monitoring technology prolongs gearbox life
31st May 2019

Advanced monitoring technology company Atten2 presented its OilHealth and OilWear on-line optical sensors at the Wind O&M EU 2019 trade fair, held in February in Munich, Germany. Atten2 produces... 


MANUFACTURING MARVEL
Parts manufactured for planters and harvesters from vesconite polymers
Polymer bushings used in unsuitable environments
10th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

Polymer bushing manufacturer Vesconite Bearings says its polymer bushings are suited to the South African agriculture sector because of their ability to remain efficient even in less than optimal... 


NUTS TO MISS IT
Exhibitors use alluring offers and prizes to attract traffic to their stands
New products launched at Nampo Harvest Day
10th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

Bearings and accessories distributor Bearings International (BI) will launch its Agri HUB bearings and the blue and white Agri Grease sachets at the Grain SA Nampo Harvest Day that will be held... 


BOER MAAK N PLAN
The Boer Slim/Smart Farming initiative offers a range of products developed with and for local farmers
New products for the agriculture industry being launched
10th May 2019

Engineering components supplier Bearing Man Group (BMG) will be exhibiting at Grain SA’s Nampo Harvest Day this year being held from May 14 to 17, near Bothaville in the Free State. The BMG stand... 


Supportive policy and infrastructure needed  to improve agricultural harvest
Supportive policy and infrastructure needed to improve agricultural harvest
10th May 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Variable climatic conditions, macroeconomic fluctuations, trade wars and land reform policy uncertainty will remain some of the biggest factors impacting on the South African agriculture sector for... 


Vesconite Bearings invests in 5-axis capability
Vesconite Bearings invests in 5-axis capability
10th May 2019

Vesconite Bearings is ramping up its 5-axis machining capability in line with future demands for more complex machined parts made from its advanced engineered plastics. The company already has a... 


Drives range ensures efficiency in sewage treatment applications
26th April 2019

Technical solutions provider BMG’s  NORD drives range is designed for optimum efficiency in sewage treatment applications. “NORD range, which consist of unicase helical shaft mounted geared motors,... 


Elmacast Engineering- Invests R134 million into autonomous upgrades in foundry
Elmacast Engineering- Invests R134 million into autonomous upgrades in foundry
25th April 2019

Elmacast Engineering (PTY) LTD, a foundry situated in Springs, South Africa, has recently completed phase one of its expansion project which entailed the installation of 4 new induction furnaces,... 


SKF’s smart OEM-quality remanufacturing solution saves Capex for mining customer
SKF’s smart OEM-quality remanufacturing solution saves Capex for mining customer
9th April 2019

When a long-standing customer in the platinum mining space required urgent assistance to salvage its spherical roller bearings, SKF readily came to the fore. Through its in-depth remanufacturing... 


SKF bearing and Taconite seal combo improves reliability, increases uptime for Limpopo-based mine
4th April 2019

A Sealed Spherical Roller Bearings (SSRB) and Taconite seal solution supplied by SKF Authorised Distributor, Bearing Services Polokwane, to protect a tail end pulley operating in a severely... 


Vesconite Bearings
Vesconite Bearings
22nd March 2019

Self-lubricated polymer bearings and bushings manufacturer Vesconite Bearings last month took delivery of a Haas ST25 lathe, bringing the number of computer-numerically controlled lathes and... 


SERVICE OFFERING
The acquisition will enhance the company’s service offering and broadens BMG’s product range
BMG procures foundry to enhance its services
8th March 2019

Technical solutions provider BMG is now a major player in the foundry industry after its acquisition of the iron foundry Rustenburg Engineering and Joerg Foundry last year. “This strategic... 


Latest NSK online training focuses on jaw crusher bearings
5th March 2019

A new online training module concentrating on the use of bearings in jaw crusher applications within the quarrying and mining industry has been added to the “NSK academy” online platform. As with... 


ENERGY EFFICIENCY INNOVATION 

The YZ Chiller’s superior energy efficiency and low carbon footprint has meant it has really taken this industry by storm
Johnson Controls pleased with market response to YZ chiller
22nd February 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Multinational diversified technology and industrial leader Johnson Controls is pleased with the positive market response to its new YORK YZ magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller, after its global... 


SALES DOWN New-vehicle sales have dropped owing to increased fuel prices
Fuel price increases led to decline in new-car sales, says Strobel
8th February 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) customer offer marketing manager Victor Strobel says fuel price increases have affected new-car sales, which slid... 


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.... 


INDUSTRY CONCERN 
OE Bearings has identified that shaft damage caused by undetected bearing failure is costly
Sealing solution prevents shaft damage
9th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Split roller bearing specialist OE Bearings (OEB) has developed and patented a new sealing solution to prevent costly shaft damage in the event of bearing failure. OEB founder and MD Warwick... 


HIGH-PRESSURE READY 
All KML bearings housing units have smooth surfaces that can be cleaned easily with high-pressure washing equipment
Bearings mitigate health concerns in F&B industry
9th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Amid stringent health and hygiene standards in South Africa’s food and beverage industry, bearings and power transmission products distributor, Bearings International (BI), offers the industry a... 


SKF South Africa
SKF South Africa
9th November 2018

The SKF brand has been synonymous with world-class quality for over a century and SKF South Africa, as a specialist in bearings and rotating equipment, offers 360° product and service solutions to... 


Vesconite Bearings
Vesconite Bearings
9th November 2018

Self-lubricated polymer bearings and bushes manufacturer Vesconite Bearings will next month add three computer-numerically controlled lathes and machining centres to its machine shop. The new... 


Local Certification Not Accepted Internationally Forces SA Hippo To Set Up Companies In Canada And USA
19th February 2018 By: Celeste Koortsen

In 1993 HAZLETON PUMPS designed, developed and manufactured the first HIPPO Flameproof Submersible Slurry pump be used underground in the South African coal mines.  These pumps had to comply with... 


The 75L SBO HIPPO Bottom Suction Flameproof Submersible Slurry Pump crated 
ready to be exported to Houston, Texas in the USA.
SA Hippo Flameproof Submersible Slurry Pump Goes To Houston.
1st November 2017

TARGA RESOURCES, with its headquarters in Houston, Texas, is a leading provider of midstream services in North America and is primarily engaged in the business of gathering, compressing, treating,... 


THEY SEE ME ROLLING
The roller support chain system’s rollers are mounted on ball bearings at the side of the carrier
Latest product range for carrying cables to be showcased
14th July 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

At its annual expo scheduled to take place on September 14 and 15, technical solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) will showcase industrial motor control manufacturer Tsubaki’s Kabelschlepp... 


GRAHAM DUNFORD
Hudaco continues to closely manage the relationship between sales, gross margins and expenses
Hudaco remains cash generative in tough economic environment
14th July 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Despite a difficult economic and trading environment, JSE-listed industrial products provider Hudaco remains cash-generative, with operations having generated net cash of R247-million for the six... 


SUPERLUBE COMMERCIALISED 
Superlube is being considered for various applications, such as propellers, high-end yacht fittings and turbines in the renewable-energy market
Company commercialises thermoplastic material with low friction coefficiency
15th July 2016

In May, plastic fabrication and engineering company Vesconite Bearings  started to commercialise its Superlube, a thermoplastic bearing material with one of the lowest coefficients of friction of... 


FIRE-DETECTION ESSENTIAL 
ASP Fire designs, installs and maintains a range of fire-detection and -suppression equipment to suit customer needs
Importance of fire-safe conveyers emphasised
27th May 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

Fire is a pervasive threat to conveyor belt systems at mines and can cause substantial damage to the conveyed material, electromechanical components of the conveyor system and the belt if the... 


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... 


KSB engineers have further improved on the operating reliability and hydraulic efficiency of previous pumps
New submersible motor pumps launched
27th May 2016

German pump and valves producer KSB has broadened its local series of pumps with the introduction of the Amarex KRT submersible motor pumps range for handling municipal and industrial waste water... 


Ian Cilliè
Ian Cilliè
27th May 2016

This week we feature Ian Cilliè, MD of SKF Southern Africa, which provides engineered solutions, specialising in bearings, seals, mechatronics, power and transmission and mechanical services... 


Hyundai unveils big extension to warranty terms
19th February 2016 By: Irma Venter

Hyundai Automotive South Africa (SA) has announced that it will introduce a manufacturer’s warranty of 7 years, or 200 000 km, on its vehicles, up from the 5 year/150 000 km warranty introduced at... 


EFFECTIVE CONVEYING
Tega Industries SA offers conveyor components designed to handle weak points on conveyors and maximise efficiency
Simpler conveyor systems could solve problems at mining operations
2nd October 2015 By: Bruce Montiea

Most conveyor-related problems at mines in Africa could be solved through their using simpler systems, says mineral beneficiation, mining and bulk solids handling industry consumables designer Tega... 


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