SKF, with a century of experience in rotating mechanical equipment, is one of the world's largest and most experienced manufacturers of quality bearings and rotating equipment, sealing systems, power transmissions and couplings. SKF also manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of linear products.
SKF's industrial sales manager, Graham O'Donoghue, who gained his experienced in linear products with over seven years as sales manager at THK UK, said that it was a natural progression for SKF, as a global leader in rotary motion, to move into linear motion because: "Where there is rotary motion, there is usually linear motion."
"SKF expanded its linear range offering when, in 2004, the company acquired sole distribution rights for THK's linear product range in southern Africa, and we celebrate the third year of a mutually successful alliance in 2007, which also happens to be SKF's 100 Jubilee year," said O'Donoghue.
SKF has always believed in providing a broad product offering of 'traded products' ie, products that may not be core to SKF and by extending its own range of linear products and by adding another world class linear range, SKF is confident in securing an even larger market share.
It was in 1972, that linear technology specialist, THK, pioneered the world's first 'linear motion system' to realise 'rolling' in a linear motion unit - a system that is currently used in diverse markets as an indispensable mechanical element in the mechatronics industry. Linear motion systems play wide ranging roles across industry such as electronics, automotive, railroad, etc, and THK claims more than 60% of this market share, world-wide. "The SKF brand is synonymous with overall excellence and the THK brand is globally respected for the same qualities. Both companies have a fine tradition of quality and the two product ranges complement each other perfectly," said O'Donoghue, and explains the benefits of being able to offer both SKF and THK linear guides: "Apart from the unique opportunity to source the best possible linear solutions, we can rely on the support of SKF and THK's international technical and product know-how, to guarantee that customers are given the right product, on time and at the right price. In short, we never deviate from the high standards set in terms of delivering advanced technology, quality products and committed, reliable service. Our local knowledge is regularly up-dated by visits from overseas based technical experts and these technical training sessions always give a boost to our technical know-how."
SKF's range of linear guides is stocked and distributed throughout the company's extensive branch and distributor networks, and specialists are in place at each major region for consultation.
Cogged raw edge belts SKF South Africa
Shaft power components
SKF’s cogged raw edge belts are ideally suited for essentially any industrial application that runs on ISO wedge and classical V-belt pulleys.
Read more...First recyclable plastic bicycle frame igus
Other technologies
Industrial polymer developer and manufacturer, igus has unveiled the first injection-moulded polymer bicycle frame designed for advanced bikes, marking a major milestone in sustainable mobility
Read more...Vibration test system supports international space industry TANDM Technologies
Other technologies
Dragonfly Aerospace has launched EOS SAT-1, one of seven satellites in the world’s first agricultural-focused constellation. With optimisation of resources being a key component for Dragonfly, it called on TANDM to assist in creating and heavily expanding its environmental testing capabilities by providing a vibration test system that allowed it to perform in-house vibration and shock testing.
Read more...Addressing water conservation challenges
Other technologies
A recent report by the University of California underscores the urgent need for innovative strategies to improve water conservation efforts. David Strain, director at Technidrive, and an expert on integrated automation systems, explains why quarrying thickeners have emerged as a promising solution.
Read more...Taking reliability to the trenches SKF South Africa
Shaft power components
SKF’s maintenance-free Y Bearing Unit has significantly extended equipment uptime for key customer Gibela, a leading level 5CE CIBD-rated civils company with more than ten years of experience in the field.
Read more...Oil quality sensors for lubrication management
Other technologies
In an era where operational efficiency and machine health are critical, oil quality sensors are indispensable tools for successful lubrication management.
Read more...New lubrication-free rod ends igus
Other technologies
The constant need for relubrication of metallic bearing points on rod ends in industrial applications is a time-consuming and expensive exercise and poses a real contamination risk. As a result, igus has developed maintenance-free polymer-hybrid spherical bearings which are a safer and more cost-effective alternative.
Read more...Millions of tons of grease and oil in our waterways and environment igus
Other technologies
Shocking statistics reveal that approximately 50% of lubricants used on industrial machines and equipment eventually makes their way into the environment, where just one litre of used oil has the capacity to poison about a million litres of water.
Read more...Navigating the cosmos with precision SKF South Africa
Shaft power components
As the next-generation Very Large Array navigates towards its key science goals, SKF’s technology is playing a pivotal role in charting the stars. SKF is providing key components for the next-generation Very Large Array (ngVLA), a $2 billion telescope system that aims to peer deeper into the universe than ever before.
printer friendly version