Citi Bearings and Seals in Vereeniging, an SKF Authorised Distributor, again proved SKF’s product quality and value when one of South Africa’s largest metal manufacturing plants placed a repeat order for SKF planetary roller screws.
Fire risk
“The tundish car screw jack application at the customer’s Vanderbijl plant can pose a high fire risk due to hydraulic fluids mixing with molten steel,” explained Neil Logue, sales manager, Citi Bearings and Seals. “The application required an immediate solution for reducing the serious fire hazard, and we recommended SKF planetary roller screws for the screw jacks in order to eliminate the chance of fire.”
l to r: Mark Fritsch, sales representative; Bronwyn Smit, internal sales; Neil Logue, sales manager
Increased efficiency
This is Citi Bearings and Seals’ second order for SKF roller screws from the client. Installation of SKF planetary roller screws has largely eliminated fire hazards in the tundish car application and the metal manufacturing plant has since increased machine efficiency and reduced maintenance requirements. In addition, the customer reports that since installation of the roller screws, the machines are maintaining reliable operating conditions. The roller screws have also contributed to a significant reduction in the consumption of hydraulic fluids – a major benefit to the environment.
“SKF supplies more than bearings components. The company’s core technologies, which include mechatronics, bearings, power transmission, lubrication and seals, deliver turnkey solutions to industry across the spectrum,” said Vikesh Harikaran, SKF’s business development manager – Mechatronics. “
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