Millions of tons of grease and oil in our waterways and environment Third Quarter 2024, igus 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.
Versatile lubricants for all applications Third Quarter 2024 Good lubrication reduces friction, which in turn increases the lifespan of mechanical components. Commercial products that are used in intensive applications like wire ropes at mining and mining processing facilities are not always considered for other less intensive uses.
Articulated forklift truck revolutionises warehouse operations Second Quarter 2024 With the warehouse industry requiring ever-greater efficiencies, Toyota Material Handling has introduced an articulated forklift truck that revolutionises warehouse operations and promises heightened agility, unmatched precision, and elevated safety standards.
Smart lubrication management solutions for agriculture Second Quarter 2024, SKF South Africa The developments in agricultural equipment to meet the increasing demand for higher efficiencies, performance, reliability, and reduced emissions are resulting in tolerances becoming finer and finer.SKF has developed a sophisticated range of lubricants and application systems that address these requirements.
The information explosion Second Quarter 2024, Editor's Choice The world has a data storage problem. There’s an explosion in the volume of data being generated and stored, and it’s rising exponentially. Fortunately, organisations are beginning to test new storage technologies like DNA storage, glass storage, neuromorphic computing, and extreme parallelism in order to keep up.
Emerson software optimises maintenance First Quarter 2024 Emerson has announced the Plantweb Insight Valve Health Application, a powerful software tool that combines Fisher control valve expertise with advanced analytic algorithms. The new app makes it possible for users to visualise an entire connected fleet of valves, while prioritising actions based on the health index of each valve.
Emerson software optimises maintenance First Quarter 2024 Emerson has announced the Plantweb Insight Valve Health Application, a powerful software tool that combines Fisher control valve expertise with advanced analytic algorithms. The new app makes it possible for users to visualise an entire connected fleet of valves, while prioritising actions based on the health index of each valve.
R200 part saves recycler millions First Quarter 2024, igus A simple switch to a polymer bearing, in place of stainless steel, has saved lead acid battery recycler, Frys Metals, tens of thousands of rands in maintenance costs, and much more in preventing lost production time.
Lube tip: thermal failure in lubricants First Quarter 2024 One of the most common causes of thermal failure in hydraulic fluids and some lubricating oils relates to aeration.
Superior lubrication capability First Quarter 2024 Superior lubrication slashes electricity consumption, reduces vibration, and increases protection through dramatically lower friction.
Approaches to wire rope lubrication First Quarter 2024 The approaches to wire rope lubrication have shifted in recent years, largely due to important technological advances to improve the application and performance of lubrication products for wire ropes. Locally, Lubrication Engineers has been at the forefront of these advancements.
Megatrends shaping the auto industry Fourth Quarter 2023 The automotive industry is in the midst of a technology-driven revolution that will not only advance the safety and sustainability of transportation, but also transform how consumers interact with their vehicles and the OEM brands behind them.
Lube tip: foaming is affected by oil level Third Quarter 2023 In a circulating system, it is crucial to check the oil level before introducing anti-foam agents to address a foaming problem.
Powerful diagnostic tool for condition monitoring Third Quarter 2023, SKF South Africa SKF has extended its Microlog Analyser family of data collection devices with a new model that offers faster measurement collection and greater diagnostic power. “The new SKF Microlog Analyser that is ...
Going underground for energy storage Third Quarter 2023, Editor's Choice The idea of using gravity to store energy is not new. Hydro has been a feature of mature electricity grids for decades. While this may be ideal for large-scale storage, it requires very specific geographies and comes with a huge capital cost. Gravitricity, an Edinburgh-based green engineering startup, is working to make gravity energy storage a reality.
World’s largest concentrated solar farm Third Quarter 2023, Editor's Choice Sub-title: Noor power station in Morocco is the largest concentrated solar power plant on the planet, and uses molten salt storage to produce electricity at night.
The world’s largest magnet Third Quarter 2023, Editor's Choice The world’s largest and most powerful magnet is the Central Solenoid magnet in the ITER fusion reactor in France. Built by General Atomics, it is the result of over five years of research and development, and the statistics are mind-blowing.
Lubrication solutions for coastal environments Second Quarter 2023 Oxidation, rust, corrosion, and water exposure can be significantly higher along South Africa’s coastal belt. So much so that coastal conditions are often classified as ‘extreme condition environments’. ...
Troubleshooting with Fluke Second Quarter 2023, Comtest Few things are as disposable as paper towels. But the next time you nonchalantly toss one away, keep in mind that there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Paper towels are manufactured through a finely ...
