First Quarter 2025News & events
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
BMG has been appointed by The Timken Company as a distributor in southern Africa for the Rollon linear motion guidance system. This high-precision product range extends from linear components, actuators and systems to ball screws and rotational units. Rollon specialises in the production and development of linear motion systems used in sectors where product performance, efficiency and reliability are critical. These include industrial automation, aerospace, medical equipment, material handling, metals and packaging.
“Rollon’s comprehensive product range comprises linear guides, telescopic slides, linear actuators, actuator systems, circular systems, ball screws and rods ends,” explains product specialist, Leon Koekemoer. “What’s notable is that Rollon linear motion guidance solutions are customised to exact requirements and incorporate precision technology for seamless operation.
This advanced system is the only true linear automation product available with misalignment forgiveness. In addition, the telescopic rails of this range have the highest load capacity on the market.”
BMG’s Bearings Division offers a comprehensive range of bearings comprising ball, roller and linear bearings ranging in size from miniature to extremely large units. The company’s product offering is enhanced by technical expertise, including bearing selection, condition monitoring, reclassification and repairs, bearing modification, manufacturing of assemblies and bearing and housing interchanges.BMG has secured distribution and service agreements with some of the world’s most respected manufacturers of bearings, including NSK, NTN, Timken, IKO, TR, Rollway, FSQ and Rollix.
This extensive portfolio is carefully selected in terms of consistent quality control, compatibility, standardisation, reliability and extended service life.
Schneider Electric’s next generation UPS Schneider Electric South Africa
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Schneider Electric has launched the new Galaxy VXL – a highly efficient, compact, modular, scalable and redundant 500-1250 kW (400V) 3-phase uninterruptible power supply, complete with enhanced cybersecurity, software and safety features.
Read more...Fuchs Lubricants sails strong into 2025
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The successful completion of a major investment programme has significantly increased the growth potential of Fuchs Lubricants South Africa.
Read more...WearCheck launches advanced thermography course
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WearCheck recently launched a new training course, InfraFocus to upskill users of thermographic cameras. This highlights the best ways to capture thermographic imagery for use in a condition monitoring programme.
Read more...New generation low power frequency inverters Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
New to BMG’s electromechanical range are energy-efficient Synergy PI150 series frequency inverters, which have been designed for efficient use in many applications.
Read more...Planar motor system for quality assurance Beckhoff Automation
Editor's Choice Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Achieving the shortest possible inspection times, even when working with different components, is paramount when it comes to series production. This is precisely what special machine builder, stoba Sondermaschinen set out to achieve with its InspectorONE optical inspection system, which is based on deep learning and features the Beckhoff XPlanar planar motor system at the conveyor system core.
Read more...SKF empowers employees SKF South Africa
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The cornerstone to SKF’s success as a global leader in premium bearing products and rotating technology is an unwavering commitment to investing in its valued employees. Tsholofelo Choma, who now proudly holds the position of quality environmental health and safety (QEHS) officer, exemplifies SKF’s employee-centricity ethos.
Read more...From the editor's desk: A new disruption Technews Publishing
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Just when we thought we were getting to grips with ChatGPT, another large language model is causing havoc. This time it’s a Chinese one called DeepSeek, which was released on 20 January 2025 and on ...
Read more...Festo celebrates its centenary Festo
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Creating added customer value through innovation has been the driving force behind the family-owned company from the beginning and remains the key to Festo’s success today. The company’s anniversary is being celebrated with employees, customers and partners worldwide throughout the year.