Benefits of VSDs in the food and beverage industry July 2023 Modern electric motor control technology has become increasingly necessary in the food and beverage industry, enabling businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive significant business improvements. Within this sector, variable speed drives (VSDs) can contribute to optimising operations and achieving tangible benefits.
Macro benefits in micro applications July 2023 With the micro-mobility market set to soar in the years through to 2030, NSK is in a prime position to help OEMs take advantage of this significant demand.
Industrial gear units for lifting drives in mining July 2023, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG BMG has launched a new range of Nord industrial gear units, designed to enhance the efficiency of lifting gear used in many industries, including the mining sector. Lifting applications place great demands ...
Pushing past the brink July 2023, Editor's Choice Brink Towing Systems is the global leader in developing and manufacturing towbars. The company’s modern towbar manufacturing facility is situated in Pietermaritzburg, and is equipped with a significant number of Yaskawa robotic welding cells.
Link belting with wedge profiles July 2023, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG BMG’s range of Fenner PowerTwist link belting combines the high performance of rubber with additional cost-saving benefits, including quick, effortless installation and a longer belt life.
How WEG VSD technology can help deal with loadshedding July 2023, WEG Africa, Editor's Choice Variable speed drives (VSDs) are generally considered as vital contributors to energy efficiency, but they also have features that can reduce the operational disruptions caused by loadshedding.
Turnkey bearing and housing solution for ball mill in North West Africa June 2023, SKF South Africa When SKF South Africa was approached by a key customer to assist with a bearing and housing selection for a ball mill that is being produced for a site in North West Africa, the bearing and rotating technology specialist delivered a complete cost-effective solution within the required time frame.
Solar pumping technology for off-grid farm June 2023 An off-grid livestock farm has eliminated its use of a costly and inefficient diesel generator water pumping system by implementing a solar-powered solution controlled with variable frequency drives.
Split cylindrical roller bearings for extreme conditions June 2023, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG BMG’s high-performance HKT split cylindrical roller bearings, which were developed to operate efficiently in demanding environments, are incorporated into conveyors, fans, cooling beds, continuous casters, ...
BMG upgrades bearing block units and housings June 2023, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG BMG has completed the two-phase upgrade of its in-house BTC bearing block unit and housing range of products, which are manufactured exclusively for BMG to stringent quality and safety specifications.
Cobots: Taking the weld by storm June 2023, Yaskawa Southern Africa In large-scale manufacturing industries across the world, the use of isolated industrial robots to perform repetitive mass welding as part of the production process continues to rise. But, now a new player is entering the South African market to give small, medium, and even large manufacturing companies a way to leverage the power of automation in their operations.
New aluminium filter regulators August 2023, Emerson Automation Solutions Emerson has launched its new ASCO Series aluminium filter regulators, which maximise process efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime in a broad range of process applications.
No insulated bearings required June 2023 Earthrings has developed the world’s most reliable and cost-effective bearing protection solution, tested and approved by all electric motor manufacturers in South Africa.
SKF’s integrated agri-specific solutions June 2023, SKF South Africa SKF is a deep-rooted, dependable partner to South Africa’s agricultural industry. This will be SKF’s tenth year at the annual Nampo Agricultural Trade Show.
Service agreements mitigate compressor cost of ownership June 2023 With the unprecedented rise in global energy prices, owners of compressed air systems are seeking new ways to improve the energy performance of their installations, and many are realising the benefits of a comprehensive maintenance regime.
How Danone SA pulled off its new automated palletising system June 2023, Yaskawa Southern Africa, Editor's Choice When Yaskawa Southern Africa was contacted about Danone’s new automation project in Boksburg, the industrial robotics manufacturer teamed up with one of its preferred suppliers, Tectra Automation to offer a turnkey solution.
Advanced automation for injection moulding June 2023 Campetella Robotic Centere is an Italian company specialising in the production and application of industrial robots and automation systems for plastic injection moulding.
New benchmark for reliability in mining June 2023 Mines can save R500 000 or more on their yearly mill cleaning costs, while electricity consumption can be reduced by up to 12%, and lubricant consumption lowered up by up to 60% when using Bel-Ray Clear Gear lubricant.
