As part of Fibertex South Africa’s commitment to nurturing engineering skills in Africa, the team plays an active role in organising educational events, conferences and site visits for industry, professional organisations and students. Fibertex recently hosted a plant tour at its Hammarsdale manufacturing plant for members of the Durban branch […]
Africa’s rich mineral resources and its potential as a vast export market are at the top of South Korea’s agenda as it hosts a summit with the leaders of 48 nations this week with plans for aid on industrial infrastructure and digital transformation. Africa is a “crucial partner” for South […]
BMG’s high-performance HKT split cylindrical roller bearings have been developed to operate efficiently in demanding environments, including applications above ground, underground and in underwater environments. BMG specialists recommend that HKT split cylindrical roller bearings be incorporated into conveyors, fans, cooling beds, continuous casters, and stacker reclaimers, as well as motors […]
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB have passed a new technology milestone by successfully deploying the first fully battery-electric trolley truck system on an 800-meter-long underground mine test track in Sweden, with a 13 percent incline. This means the mining industry is a step closer to realizing the all-electric mine of the […]
BMG’s Smart-Farming agricultural team works closely with farmers throughout Southern Africa, assisting them with the selection, installation and operation of new electromechanical systems. These projects are designed to improve efficiencies, reduce energy consumption and minimise maintenance requirements. “Like all sectors of business, farming operations are facing the challenges of power […]
South Africa’s non-revenue water (NRW) is rising to unsustainable levels, with nearly half the water piped through the country’s infrastructure being lost through leaks, theft or nonpayment. “Water management is everyone’s problem,” highlights Jan-Willem van Huyssteen, Director at globally trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM. “The business of water to a […]
I-MAK, one of the premium global brands in the stable of bearings and power transmissions specialist, Bearings International (BI), has led the global market with a wide portfolio of gearbox and drive solutions for over 50 years. With more than 1 000 000 references and hundreds of different product lines, I-MAK’s […]
As the well-being of workers on site becomes increasingly critical in all sectors, industries that operate container handling equipment are taking a closer look at the importance of enforcing safety precautions to prevent injury to personnel and damage to loads being transported. According to global statistics, there has been an […]
With the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s 9th Global Conference taking place from 21 to 22 May in Nairobi, businesses across the world face the goal of doubling progress towards energy efficiency by 2030 to meet COP28 emissions targets and cut energy costs. However, a recent report from the Energy Efficiency […]
By simply including an additive, an inferior base oil cannot be converted into a premium product. It is illogical to use poor-quality oil on a continuing basis, and attempt to overcome its poor lubricating qualities with some special additive. A far better approach is to determine the manufacturer’s recommendation as […]