Local Manufacture of Softstarters
In a first for South Africa, medium voltage softstarters are now being manufactured locally by WEG Africa thereby reducing lead times and presenting a more cost-effective option for customers. Director of Digital & Systems Pervin Gurie says the company has already supplied 11 locally-made units to a mining customer in Angola. From 24 to 10 […]
50th Celebrations at Electra Mining
BMG – which marks 50 years of business this year – has much to celebrate at this year’s Electra Mining show, to be held at Nasrec in Johannesburg, between 2 and 6 September. BMG is a complete process solutions provider to all sectors of industry, which means customers can access all essential quality branded engineering […]
Drive Tech for Automotive Project
SEW-Eurodrive is set to enhance a US-based vehicle manufacturing plant with its cutting-edge decentralised drive technology, specifically from their Generation C range. This advanced technology will be incorporated into a brand-new storage and retrieval system at the facility. The primary objective is to streamline the supply of vehicle bodies to the existing manufacturing unit, in […]
New Lubrication-free Rod Ends
The constant need for re-lubrication of metallic bearing points on rod ends in industrial applications is a time-consuming and expensive exercise, posing a real contamination risk. As a result, global polymer manufacturer, igus, has developed maintenance-free polymer-hybrid spherical bearings which are a more cost-effective and safer alternative able to withstand higher loads and constant repetitive […]
New and Improved Drives
BMG, which celebrates 50 years of business this year, has recently released the new Danfoss iC2-Micro Drive into the African market. This advanced system has been designed with new features for easy replacement of the VLT Micro Drive FC 51. “The new versatile iC2-Micro Drive which delivers superior motor control and mechanical brake performance, is […]
Segmenting the Market
BI’s extensive network of thirteen suppliers, which include the three premium brand partners, I-MAK (gearboxes), JTEKT–Koyo (automotive and industrial bearings), Schaeffler (automotive, industrial and linear bearings and solutions) and ABB (gearboxes), provide access to premium products and technologies tailored to each industry’s specific needs. These strategic global suppliers serve as catalysts for innovation, efficiency, and […]
Dedicated to Drives
BMG has established a dedicated VSD workshop at its Cape Town Engineering facility. “Our new VSD facility which commenced operations at the beginning of the year, is an approved warranty centre for BMG’s Danfoss/Vacon and Synergy VSD products,” says David Dyce, Business Unit Manager: Electronics, BMG. This ElectroMechanical facility is manned by a team of […]
Demagnetisation of Rolling Bearing Rings
Rolling bearings are essential for the low-friction operation of machines and mechanical components. However, problems with magnetism often occurring, particularly on the rolling bearing rings. High pseudo rejects during eddy current testing and cleanliness problems due to magnetic build-up of particles are well-known consequences. The companies Cestriom and N-Dect in Germany have developed an innovative […]
Accurate and Effective Bearing Replacement
Each year, incorrect mounting causes countless bearing failures. Overcoming this problem can deliver multiple benefits to owners / operators of rotating machinery, including reduced costs related to maintenance, fewer breakdowns, a more sustainable operation of the machinery, subsequently enhancing uptime and production. SKF has introduced a new version of its SKF Bearing Assist mobile app […]
MEPS: Not a Day Too Soon
In a country where most electric motors are not energy efficient, the announcement by government of its plans to introduce Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) is not a day too soon. This is the view of Fanie Steyn, Manager Electric Motors at WEG Africa, who says the company has argued for these MEPS for many […]
