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DIY GASKET MAKER
The Pratley RTV Silicone Grey Gasket Maker is ideal for gasket making in the automotive repair market
Silicone gasket maker for DIY and automotive repair market
14th May 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Industrial and do-it-yourself (DIY) adhesive producer Pratley’s latest innovation for cost-effective DIY and professional auto repairs, the Room Temperature Vulcanisation (RTV) silicone grey gasket... 


The new Hino 300 Crew Cab
Hino South Africa upgrades its 300-Series
13th May 2021 By: Irma Venter

Hino South Africa (SA) has upgraded its 300-Series medium truck range, while adding some new features and realigning the model mix. The range now offers 13 derivatives, with a body and payload... 


INDUSTRY BACKING
BMG works with sugar farmers and engineers at mills by providing components and support services to enhance production, minimise downtime and extend equipment service life
Company plays maintenance role
26th March 2021

Engineering solutions specialist BMG plays a critical role in the sugar sector, not only during the operational period of sugar production, but also in off-crop seasons, when maintenance and... 


Sintech
Sintech
19th March 2021

Sintech proudly services and supports a range of high-quality, original-equipment products imported from around the globe. CARLISLE: 


Solutions ensure cleanliness standards are met
19th March 2021

Engineering components provider BMG’s fluid technology filtration solutions comprise a range of fluid power components and systems, which are supported by the team’s broad technical capabilities to... 


BI rolls out countrywide stock of IE1 motors from ABB Africa
18th March 2021

Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) now has sufficient stock of IE1 motors from ABB Africa to be able to supply the local market in accordance with the new partnership between the two... 


Babcock International's latest DAF truck models on offer
Babcock introduces new truck models to its transport equipment portfolio
11th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transport equipment and engineering solutions provider Babcock International has added the latest DAF XF 480, XF 530 and CF 430 truck models to its transport portfolio. Transport solutions sales... 


Sugar masterplan is sweet news to major suppliers like BI
9th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The sugar masterplan being implemented by the government has seen a commitment from large users to procure at least 80% of their requirements from local growers. The result has been a significant... 


The TGM WEG G3 planetary gearbox range boasts bearings designed for over 100 000 hours of operation
Planetary gearboxes promise long-lasting, robust operation
19th February 2021

A line of planetary gearboxes, said to be among the world’s most robust, are designed to run for 10 years without needing a major service. The gearboxes have an output torque range from 400 kNm to... 


Crane company optimistic about its prospects in 2021
12th February 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

While 2021 is expected to be just as challenging as 2020, Condra Cranes is confident of the prospects for the year ahead after emerging from the past year strong. The company reported steady sales... 


Robust planetary gearboxes for long service
10th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The G3 full line of planetary gearboxes from Zest WEG are among the world’s most robust and capable of running for 10 years before major servicing is required. With an output torque range from... 


Condra telescopic crane under test
Year past a good one for cranes
1st February 2021

2020 will be remembered as a difficult year, particularly by many in South African engineering manufacturing. But there were companies that came through it strongly. One of these was Condra, which... 


Kwatani
Kwatani
29th January 2021

Kwatani is Africa’s leading OEM  producing  engineered  vibratory  equipment. The 44-year old South African OEM is recognised for its world-class engineering and ISO 9001:2015 certified large-scale... 


STIR THE MIXING POT
The XT gearbox is a unique gearing system that has a twin-shaft mixer instead of a single-shaft mixer
Mixer successfully increases plant efficiency
22nd January 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

German drive technology manufacturer SEW Eurodrive provided its services and gearboxes for a mixer replacement which was fabricated by family-owned feed milling original equipment manufacturer... 


GEARED UP 
BMG’s Sumitomo gearbox brands also include Paramax large industrial gearboxes and Fenner Shaft Mounted Reducers
Components create high efficiency in cooling towers
22nd January 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s electromechanical team plays an important role in ensuring the dependable operation of wet and dry cooling towers, through the supply and support of many power... 


FRESH AIR The Titan 
Power Breather is a high flow breather which is perfect for tank farms and large flow applications
Range of solutions ensures clean fluids
27th November 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s Fluid Technology division’s filtration solutions comprise a range of fluid power components and systems. These solutions are supported by the team’s broad... 


Gearboxes ideal for wet, dry cooling towers
20th November 2020

Industrial equipment provider BMG’s electromechanical team plays an important role in the dependable operation of wet and dry cooling towers in the mining sector, through the supply and support of... 


Bearings International to distribute ABB’s IE3 motors
20th November 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) is preparing to distribute low-voltage IE3 electric motors for global engineering company ABB after the duo inked an... 


BMG’s agricultural services to Zambian farmers enhance efficiencies for increased productivity and greater profitability
19th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

BMG’s service to Zambia’s agriculture sector focuses on the importance of the investment in quality equipment and components for high efficiencies and optimum productivity across all farming... 


SURE SOLUTION
The Garlock sealing solutions offered by BMG have proven effective in many environments
Bearing isolators faring well in bearings sector
6th November 2020

Bearings distributor BMG tells Engineering News that its Garlock Klozure and Guardian Bearing Isolators have fared notably well subsequent to being introduction to the BMG range of isolators. A... 


SHAUN COMBRINCK
The main challenge posed by the Covid-19 pandemic for businesses was also to mitigate the economic impact of the associated lockdown
Increased focus on mining sector during pandemic
2nd October 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) was heavily focused on the mining sector during all stages of the South Africa’s national lockdown, which was triggered by the... 


Alastair Campbell
Opinion: Can the private sector deliver government’s proposed infrastructure plan?
1st September 2020

In this opinion article, Vantage GreenX MD Alastair Campbell, who spent 25 years as an investment banker and who manages the R5-billion GreenX Debt Funds, says the renewables programme has proved... 


Countrywide Gearbox Repairs
Countrywide Gearbox Repairs
28th August 2020

Countrywide Gearbox Repairs specialises in the repair of Flame Proof tractors, 120G Graders, forklifts, earth moving equipment, cranes, load-haul-dump (LHD) machines,  loaders and  underground... 


Reducing business downtime with robots
Reducing business downtime with robots
20th August 2020

According to Asen Bozhikov, Assistant Professor of Business Informatics at the D. A. Academy of Economics in Svishtov, Bulgaria, businesses suffer approximately 14 hours of technology-related... 


Simplify your plant or mill gearbox checks from 15 steps to 5
Simplify your plant or mill gearbox checks from 15 steps to 5
19th August 2020

Instead of time-consuming “down days” to check gearbox oil levels in your plant or mill, Lubrication Engineers (LE) suggests visual on-the-run maintenance checks. Mark Jones, Lubrication... 


RAISING STANDARDS
BMG works closely with the food and beverage sector to raise hygiene standards throughout the food and logistics chain
Company provides support for food sector during pandemic
14th August 2020

Engineering solutions specialist BMG provides critical engineering support to ensure safe and efficient food and beverage production and handling during the Covid-19 pandemic, says BMG group... 


Kwatani’s vibrating multi-slope screen
Custom-built screens provide effective solutions
17th July 2020

Customised screening and feeding solutions are designed to improve processing performance and tonnage, while reducing total cost of ownership. A South African diamond operation recently required a... 


SPECIALIST TESTING CAPABILITIES 
C-AIM provides engineering consulting services to assist industry in optimally managing the structural integrity of physical assets over their life cycles
Centre’s expertise can improve asset testing
17th July 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The Centre for Asset Integrity Management (C-AIM Consult), a business unit of research organisation Enterprises University of Pretoria (UP), can serve the local industry with key capabilities... 


Accelerated renewables roll-out ‘one of the few substantial recovery opportunities’ open to SA
Accelerated renewables roll-out ‘one of the few substantial recovery opportunities’ open to SA
19th June 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government is being urged to accelerate the implementation of its renewable-energy-heavy Integrated Resource Plan 2019 (IRP 2019) as part of the country’s post-Covid-19 economic... 


Condra manufactures eight explosionproof, high-lift hoists
5th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Crane manufacturer and refurbishment specialist Condra has completed the manufacture of eight explosionproof, high-lift hoists for Tenova Bateman. The custom-built two-speed machines will be... 


Accelerated renewables roll-out ‘one of the few substantial recovery opportunities’ open to South Africa
Accelerated renewables roll-out ‘one of the few substantial recovery opportunities’ open to South Africa
4th June 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government is being urged to accelerate the implementation of its renewable-energy-heavy Integrated Resource Plan 2019 (IRP 2019) as part of the country’s post-Covid-19 economic... 


Lubrication is a misunderstood yet essential part of mining operations
28th May 2020

Lubrication is often the most misunderstood part of mining operations. However, it is one of the most important areas as it is essential to ensure mining equipment remains safe and fully... 


Denel divisions finalise ventilator projects
27th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

Two divisions within State-owned defence company Denel have reached critical stages in the design and manufacture of medical ventilators needed to assist critically ill patients diagnosed with... 


Local ventilator projects are reaching critical stages
Local ventilator projects are reaching critical stages
27th May 2020

Two projects to design and manufacture local ventilators to be used for the treatment of Covid-19 patients have reached critical stages. The design and layout phases have been completed and... 


Company approves R3m budget for Artisan 4.0
22nd May 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The Colliery Training College (CTC) board has approved R3-million towards achieving its Artisan 4.0 vision by the end of 2020. Artisan 4.0 will enable an artisan to know about bearings, gearboxes... 


A batch of Kwatani manufactured gearboxes
Gearbox delivers improved screening throughput performance in coal application
13th May 2020

A project that successfully delivered optimised throughput performance for one of the largest coal mining companies in South Africa, has recently been completed. Kwatani was contracted to assist... 


Condra manufactures technically complex crane in tight space for colliery
8th May 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Condra’s authorised agent for the Witbank area, GTB Industrial Services, has secured a contract for a technically complex crane to service a Mpumalanga-based colliery’s dragline excavator. Condra... 


POWERING ON
Bearings International’s Durban branch stocks a range of bearings, electric motors, gearboxes, lubricants, seals, tools and power transmission products for several industries
KwaZulu-Natal vital for bearing distributor growth
1st May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) has earmarked KwaZulu-Natal as a key growth area for its business going forward. 


GERHARD PIENAAR
Bearings International will continue to develop its special agri hub units in conjunction with its major original-equipment manufacturer clients
Agri hub units remain focus for supplier
1st May 2020 By: Darren Parker

Power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) is maintaining its focus on promoting its bearing hub units for agricultural applications this year. The BAA0005 is the latest in... 


BI supplies Koyo bearings to leading automotive OEMs
24th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) has been a distributor of the Koyo range for more than 50 years, a key product that it supplies specifically to major Original Equipment Manufacturers... 


HANDSOME HANSEN BMG offers a full range of gear units that drive aerators, water screws and brush aerators for the sewage and water treatment sector
Drive systems suited for sewage applications
24th April 2020

Industrial equipment supplier BMG offers solutions for the water, wastewater and sewage sectors, encompassing the supply of quality branded drive systems. BMG supplies an extensive range of drive... 


Rolling roads with advanced bearing technology
23rd April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bearings, although buried deep within the vehicle, are on the front line in contributing to drivetrain efficiencies and delivering reliability for automotive manufacturers. Thomas M. Wolf,... 


Dragline excavator.
Post-Covid delivery of crane for colliery’s dragline excavator
22nd April 2020 By: Martin Creamer

A contract won by Witbank company GTB Industrial Services will see Condra manufacturing a technically complex crane to service an Mpumalanga colliery’s dragline excavator. Condra will deliver the... 


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