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Grease that can take the load
I&C July 2024, SKF South Africa
SKF’s new general purpose, high load bearing lithium-free grease caters to the lubrication requirements of a wide range of industries and applications.

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Safe operation of hydraulic systems
I&C July 2024
Hydraulic check valves are one of the most common valve types, and are essential components in hydraulic systems. There is potential for optimisation, particularly in applications in which screwable check valves are used in aluminium blocks.

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How to raise the bar in port operation efficiency and productivity
I&C July 2024
In the ever-evolving world of maritime logistics, optimising the efficiency and productivity of port operations is essential for staying competitive. The solution to meeting these requirements lies in harnessing the potential of innovative and advanced technologies from reputable global manufacturers.

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First Tornado vertical lift module in SA
I&C July 2024
The first South African Gonvarri Tornado 9th-generation vertical lifting module was designed and installed for ACDC Dynamics, a market leader in the supply of electrical components for automation, commercial, industrial and mining sectors. It was designed to improve the efficiency of ACDC’s warehouse. It is an ultra-fast, virtually noiseless computer-controlled storage and transfer lift.

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Mammoet assembles world’s biggest land-based crane
I&C July 2024
Mammoet, the global leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport, has started assembling the world’s strongest land-based crane.

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Tapered roller bearings keep mining dump trucks rolling
I&C July 2024, SKF South Africa
SKF designs, develops and manufactures a range of premium quality products to meet the demands of the mining sector, which is notorious for punishing conditions that test machines, equipment, and components to their very limit.

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First battery-electric trolley truck system for underground mining
I&C July 2024, ABB South Africa
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB have passed a new technology milestone by successfully deploying the first fully battery-electric trolley truck system on an 800-metre underground mine test track in Sweden. This means the mining industry is a step closer to realising the all-electric mine of the future, with sustainable, productive operations, and improved working conditions.

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New lubrication-free rod ends
I&C July 2024, igus
The constant need for relubrication of metallic bearing points on rod ends in industrial applications is a time-consuming and expensive exercise and poses a real contamination risk. As a result, igus has developed maintenance-free polymer-hybrid spherical bearings which are a safer and more cost-effective alternative.

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Prime gearbox solutions for pump applications
I&C July 2024, Bearings International
I-MAK is a premium global brand in the stable of bearings and power transmission specialist, Bearings International. With more than a million references and hundreds of different product lines, the company’s unique power transmission solutions cater to a large range of applications in virtually all industrial segments.

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Millions of tons of grease and oil in our waterways
I&C July 2024, igus
Shocking statistics reveal that approximately 50% of lubricants used on industrial machines and equipment eventually makes their way into the environment, where just one litre of used oil has the capacity to poison about a million litres of water.

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High performance in a small, new package
I&C July 2024, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
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 delivers superior motor control and mechanical brake performance, is more intelligent and powerful than its predecessor, and is easier to use, install and commission.

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Future-proofing SMEs with cobots
June 2024, Omron Electronics
Many countries around the world are likely to experience skill shortages over the coming decade, especially technical specialists. At the same time, product lifecycles are becoming shorter. Collaborative robots are easy to set up, and offer a quick and cost-effective solution.

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Flexible transport solutions for materials handling
June 2024, Omron Electronics
Omron has added a Selectable Autonomy functionality to the core software for its line of autonomous mobile robots

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Sun carries the load
June 2024
When valuable lives are hoisted in the air, reliable load holding technology is at its utmost importance. That’s why you can count on Sun’s excellent load holding cartridge valves.

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Latest trends in pneumatics systems
June 2024
Online teaser: There is a misconception that there is not much innovation in the pneumatics field, but a closer look reveals otherwise.

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Hägglunds Drives at Botswana exhibitions
June 2024
Hägglunds Drives South Africa recently participated in the Botswana Mining and Technical Exhibitions.

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Agricultural chain solutions
June 2024, SKF South Africa
SKF agricultural roller chains and special combine, baler and drive chains are used extensively in the agricultural industry on a range of machines and equipment that includes combine harvesters and headers, planters, feed mixers, and balers.

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New smart, connected crane
June 2024
Konecranes has launched its flagship Konecranes X-series industrial crane, the successor to its popular CXT model. It has a new compact design and safe, reliable technology that, thanks to its wireless upgrade capabilities, can adapt to customer needs now and in the future.

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Bosch Rexroth Africa strengthens its offering
June 2024
Hydraulic and Automation Warehouse (HAW), a Bosch Rexroth Africa group company, has incorporated Power Team SA’s SPXFLOW and Bolting Systems into its offering.

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Lubrication system for Moroccan paper mill
June 2024, SKF South Africa
SKF enhanced personnel safety and increased machine reliability boosted uptime, and delivered substantial time and cost savings for a leading paper mill in Morocco with the installation of a complete Maxilube lubrication system on a paper machine.

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