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Manufacturer supplies ‘perfect’ solution for ball mill
Earlier this year bearing and rotating technology specialist SKF South Africa was approached by a key client to assist with a bearing and housing selection for a ball mill that is being produced...
SKF TMBH 5 Bearing Heater – an energy-efficient solution for easy roller bearing installation
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...
Reconditioning scraper idlers reduces incidence of failures
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...
Many industries operate a variety of belt-driven machinery such as HVAC equipment, milling machines, compressors and camshafts. The accurate alignment of belt and chain drives, while seemingly a...
Integrated solution combines training and component supply
SKF Power Transmission Components and SKF Training Solutions have collaborated to deliver an integrated, fully customised solution to a fan manufacturer specialising in mining ventilation. SKF...
Early detection through noise monitoring
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...
SKF reconditions submerged scraper idlers, more than doubles average Mean-Time Between Failures
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...
SKF couples power transmission with training to deliver an integrated solution
The successful collaboration between SKF Power Transmission Components and SKF Training Solutions has resulted in the delivery of an integrated, fully customised customer solution. The customer,...
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With the City of Ekurhuleni having entered into a load curtailment agreement with national power utility Eskom, this mandatory energy reduction has been met with some protest by businesses, but...
Tribunal approves Vitol’s buyout of Engen
The Competition Tribunal has approved the proposed acquisition of petrol station brand Engen by independent energy marketing and trading company Vitol Emerald, subject to a set of competition and...
Solar rental firm begins testing roll-out model for underserved communities
Local solar-as-a-subscription service provider Wetility is deploying a rooftop solar solution in a lower-income community as part of a proof-of-concept study to firm up the feasibility of extending...