Ball screws with nut cooling Second Quarter 2022, Editor's Choice
The machine tool industry uses ball screws to convert the rotary motion of an electric motor into linear motion. Very often, the positioning accuracy, as well as the travel speed and acceleration, have ...
Match and Tag for high accuracy in paired chain Second Quarter 2022, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG Modern machinery often requires chains of precisely the same length to be used in pairs or other multiples. For these applications, BMG specialists recommend Tsubaki Match & Tag chains, which guarantee ...
Draw-wire mechanisms for encoders Second Quarter 2022, ifm - South Africa Draw-wire mechanisms for encoders are the ideal choice when positions must be accurately determined over straight lines. Examples of their use range from short distances, for example with scissor lifts ...
New series of metric roller bearings First Quarter 2022, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG BMG’s bearings portfolio extends from precision miniature bearings used in machine tools and electronics applications to giant-size bearings that meet high demands in steel and mining. This range has ...
Bearings drive cost-saving in food plants First Quarter 2022 NSK’s Life-Lube bearing units are proving increasingly popular in the food and beverage industry and with good reason. These advanced bearings combine the corrosion-resistant properties of Silver-Lube ...
High strength friction transmission belts First Quarter 2022, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG BMG supplies a wide range of power transmission components designed to enhance efficiency and safety in the food and beverage sector. Included in this portfolio are Fenner high strength friction transmission ...
Power transmission solutions for the sugar sector First Quarter 2022, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG 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 refurbishment on sugar farms and at mills ...
New optimised quick coupling series First Quarter 2022, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Parker Hannifin has launched the new optimised FEM Quick Coupling Series which offers an increased working pressure up to 350 bar and a decreased pressure drop for better flow properties.
The revised ...
Spherical roller bearings for tough environments First Quarter 2022 Unforeseen bearing failures in production-critical machines and equipment can prove extremely costly in replacement parts, labour and downtime. This problem becomes worse in contaminated environments ...
Bearing solution for demanding applications First Quarter 2022, Bearings International The latest bearing solution for arduous and demanding industries has been launched by Bearings International (BI). The new Rexnord RN series of metric bearings offers cutting edge design with unmatched ...
Power transmission components Fourth Quarter 2021, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG BMG’s comprehensive range of Tsubaki encompasses pin gear drive units that replace conventional gear rack systems. Tsubaki standard series (steel) and the S series (stainless steel) pin gear drive units ...
Spherical roller bearings for continuous casting Fourth Quarter 2021 The bearings used in continuous casting machines have to endure arduous operating conditions that include high temperatures, heavy loads, ultra-low speeds, water/water vapour and scale. As a result, bearing ...
Energy from the power of the moon Third Quarter 2021, SKF South Africa, Editor's Choice It is intended to help reduce climate-damaging CO2 emissions, slow down global warming and thus build a more sustainable future for generations to come.
With the help of modern technology from SKF, ...
Spindle screw pumps Third Quarter 2021, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG BMG supplies and supports the full range of SEIM spindle screw pumps, flow meters and in-line relief valves. “These robust pumps and related products – which are manufactured to stringent quality specifications ...
Complete solutions for the mining value chain Third Quarter 2021, Bearings International Bearings International (BI) has products for the entire mining value chain, from the beginning of mining operations to their end of life. This encompasses all types of mining operations, from opencast ...
Common gear problems to look out for Third Quarter 2021 Like any mechanical element, gears are subject to wear and if this is not addressed, even failure. Callum Ford, national marketing manager at Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa, says that during ...
Components for submerged chain conveyors Third Quarter 2021, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG BMG’s extensive power transmission range encompasses HEKO conveyor components, including round link chains which have been designed for dependable use in many harsh environments.
“High wear-resistant ...
The unforeseen costs of counterfeit bearings Second Quarter 2021, Bearings International Downtime, consequential damage, reduced lifespan, poor performance and safety are just some of the dangers of using counterfeit bearings, which are increasingly prevalent across South African industry, ...
SKF bearings help Mars Rover collect rock Second Quarter 2021, SKF South Africa, Editor's Choice Enabling the Mars Rover’s core operations in the harsh environment on Mars are Kaydon RealiSlim thin-section ball bearings, designed and manufactured by SKF at the company’s global thin-section bearing ...
Lubrication-free roller chain First Quarter 2021, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG BMG’s extensive range of Tsubaki chain products encompasses the Lambda lubrication-free roller chain series, which has been designed for industries where clean working environments are required and where ...
