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Optimum power transmission solutions
1 May 2017, SKF South Africa
SKF’s specially developed and comprehensive power transmission range includes chains, belts, pulleys, sprockets, couplings, bushings and hub taper locking elements. SKF can supply chain for virtually ...

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Gearing up for take-off
1st Quarter 2017
It is crucial that an aircraft is designed and built in a way that can ensure effective operation at high altitudes and under the extreme conditions that occur at those heights.

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SKF hub bearings for Cadillac CT6
1st Quarter 2017, SKF South Africa
SKF is supplying General Motors (GM) with front and rear wheel hub bearing units for the new 2016 Cadillac CT6 prestige luxury sedan.

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How wind farms can harvest energy savings
4th Quarter 2016, MOOG
One of the challenges faced by the wind industry lies in understanding where efforts to improve component reliability will translate into the greatest return on investment.

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Vert Energy contributes to power generation
4th Quarter 2016
Vert Energy is a service provider to the diesel, gas, wind and hydrogenerator set building industry in the power generation and electromechanical sectors. Through an extensive range of quality branded ...

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Brubin leads the way in sustainable pumps
4th Quarter 2016
Represented locally through Letaba Pumps, Brubin offers the unique T Series pump range, which is 100% manufactured in South Africa, and is mainly used in chemical and mineral processing plants, as well ...

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Rapid turnaround on mill motors repairs
4th Quarter 2016
Marthinusen & Coutts, a division of Actom, recently repaired two large mill motors for leading uranium producer, Rössing Uranium in Namibia. The starting cage winding on one of the motors had moved and ...

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Super-precision cylindrical roller bearings
4th Quarter 2016, SKF South Africa
SKF has launched two new super-precision cylindrical roller bearings series, which meet the machine tool industry’s demand for higher speed capability with low friction. Both deliver superior performance, ...

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Trustworthy phase rotation protection
4th Quarter 2016, NewElec Pretoria
Phase sequence protection is an important safety issue for motors. Reversing the phase sequence causes the motor to reverse its direction of rotation. This can cause serious damage and injury to personnel ...

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Motodrive range offers competitive alternatives
4th Quarter 2016, Bearings International
SMSR shaft-mount speed reducers, NMR worm gear units and TR in-line gear units are available from Bearings International (BI) as part of the company’s Motodrive brand, which offers economically priced ...

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New pumps from Wilden
4th Quarter 2016
Letaba Group’s new FIT pump range from Wilden is an upgraded series which has been designed with the same dimensions as the existing Wilden series. Together with Wilden’s Pro –Flo Shift air valve technology ...

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ABB introduces electric propulsion system for marine vessels
1 November 2016, ABB South Africa, Motion
Azipod XL, the latest version of ABB’s podded electric propulsion system, further increases vessel fuel efficiency by up to 20% compared to modern shaft line propulsion systems. The efficiency gain is ...

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Marthinusen & Coutts completes technically challenging project
3rd Quarter 2016
Rob Melaia, engineering and technical executive at Marthinusen & Coutts, explains that the sheer physical size of the stator alone is quite unique, especially in terms of the challenges of rewinding such ...

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New generation of synchronous motors
3rd Quarter 2016, Tectra Automation
The newly designed MS2N synchronous servo motor range from Bosch Rexroth meets the requirements for intelligent solutions combined with short cycle times and flexibility in the Industry 4.0 environment. ...

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Gearboxes and load detection systems
3rd Quarter 2016, Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
BMG’s extensive range of drives and motors encompasses newly-launched high-performance HyPer gearboxes and an electronic load detection system for precise control and enhanced safety from Dinamic Oil. ...

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OE quality automotive steering boot kits from SKF
3rd Quarter 2016, SKF South Africa
Bearing and engineering solutions specialist, SKF is an Original Equipment (OE) quality supplier of a comprehensive range of steering components, which includes steering column and electric power assist ...

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Improving vessel operability in rough waters
3rd Quarter 2016
Continued success in the Scottish maritime sector has prompted Voith to extend the geographical footprint of its Voith-Schneider propeller range into Africa. Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) recently ...

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Advanced top drive solutions
3rd Quarter 2016, SKF South Africa
A range of advanced products and systems from SKF are playing an important role in improving the reliability and performance of critical top drive systems used in oil and gas drilling and exploration ...

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New component seal range is configurable by design
3rd Quarter 2016
AESSEAL has launched a completely re-engineered modular component seal range that aims to raise the industry standard and allow configurable component seals to be built to order. With 10 000 product lines ...

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Filter Focus introduces electric motors
3rd Quarter 2016
Filter Focus has added the internationally recognised range of ABLE electric motors to its offering. COO Craig FitzGerald says that the company became a local ABLE distributor in late 2015. “We focus ...

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