Fighting against rust in lubrication systems is an age-old battle. This edition of WearCheck’s Lube Kitchen Series highlights the important role played by corrosion inhibitors. What are they? Metal phenolates, basic metal sulfonates, fatty acids, amines, Zinc dithiophosphates What do they do? Prevent corrosion and rusting of metal parts inContinue Reading

SKF announces a strategic partnership with Sieb & Meyer, a renowned expert in variable frequency drives (VFDs) and control electronics. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in delivering integrated, high-efficiency inverter solutions tailored for demanding applications such as air compressors, turbo blowers and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) systems. UnderContinue Reading

Wacker Neuson’s range of ground-engaging compact telehandlers packs class-leading performance and high payload capacity into a compact frame, offering far more than meets the eye. Excelling in lifting, loading, stacking, moving and digging functions, these big-on-power, small-in-footprint machines outperform comparable units and exceed expectations on virtually any job site whereContinue Reading

Donaldson Filtration Solutions, a leading worldwide provider of innovative filtration products and solutions, is launching the Contura Pulse Controller. This new dust collector control solution has iCue™ Connected Technology built in, strengthening Donaldson’s position as a global leader in filtration solutions. The Contura Controller is designed to simplify connectivity andContinue Reading

Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has appointed commercial property lawyer Ernest Maboko as a partner in its Johannesburg office Commercial Property Practice. He has a wealth of hard-to-find expertise acquired as senior legal counsel at a top South African financial institution, in addition to considerable experience in commercial property financeContinue Reading

SKF South Africa, in collaboration with SAIMechE, hosted a compelling technical talk bringing together engineers, thought leaders and industry professionals for an evening of learning, networking, insight, innovation and forward-thinking discussions. During the event, a lineup of experts representing SKF and SAIMechE, shared valuable, thought-provoking insights into the evolving landscapeContinue Reading

the SKF Super-precision centre in Airasca, Italy, is inaugurated. This highly automated facility with a digitally connected environment is SKF’s new global centre of excellence for Super-precision bearings. It includes all key functions to drive innovation, efficiency, and customer value for high-performance bearing solutions. The Airasca facility integrates SKF’s manufacturingContinue Reading

Bi (Bearings International) is proud to announce its strategic entry into the local pumps market, through an exclusive distribution agreement with leading Italian pump manufacturer – SAER. “As a leading supplier and distributor of premium mechanical industrial consumables to key industries across Southern Africa for six decades, our decision toContinue Reading