Setbacks and downtime in construction projects cost time and money. Montabert SA is focused on meeting clients’ needs by delivering quality rock breakers and reliable after-sales service. Through the Silver Clip breaker range, Montabert SA ensures that construction projects go smoothly, that deadlines are met and that expectations are exceeded. Robustness, power and adaptability are […]
SKF has unveiled its Silent Series super-precision angular contact ball bearings (ACBBs) for producing grease-lubricated spindles. The Silent Series was developed in direct to key issues faced by manufacturers of machine tool spindles. They identified that minimising noise and vibration levels during operation was key to improving confidence in the performance of their spindles. Bearing […]
BCL Enclosures, the specialist UK manufacturer of standard and custom plastic enclosures, has expanded its PBL Series flanged enclosures. The series is ideal for small assemblies or potting box applications and provides protection to small electrical systems. The flanged system assists surface mounting which secures the system to the appropriate surface. The PBL Series can […]
According to industry estimates, up to 90% of premature wheel bearing failures result from incorrect seal installation and subsequent lubricant leakage. Scotseal PlusXL from SKF is an ideal solution as the seal is easily installed without tools. The global bearing and rotation specialist has 95% OEM approval for the South African supply of European truck […]
The Ringfeder-Henfel-Henflex HDFB split elastic couplings from Bearings International, are ideal for the most demanding applications and aggressive environments in mining, ports and steel factories, among others. The HDFB couplings are suitable for all low-speed, high-torque applications where minimal equipment downtime is essential. Developed under the most modern concepts of application engineering and advanced 3D […]
From the ICMEESA Archive This article is concerned with the work situation, with reference to factory noise. Fig. 1 shows some of the interrelations between engineers and factory management on the one hand and many of the other auxiliary activities on the other. When discussing noise, we deal with sound pressure magnitudes ranging from the […]
Fluke Ti401 and TiX501 PRO thermal cameras capture and display smaller temperature differences to easily visualise and diagnose issues, making it easier for technicians, engineers and electricians to get to the root cause of problems faster. Comtest is offering Fluke’s Ti401 and TiX501 PRO series thermal cameras, recently fine-tuned to make it easier for technicians, […]
An employer discovers wrongdoing on the part of an employee and seeks to discipline them. Upon receiving notice of the employer’s intention, the employee elects to resign rather than to face disciplinary action. The employee purports to resign with immediate effect and fails to honour the notice period in terms of their contract of employment. […]
In South Africa, there have been four Wiring Codes since 1922, which influence the interpretation and application of the rules in today’s code of practice. This is important when considering the statement on page 3 of SANS 10142-1 Edition 2: “The edition of the standard that was applicable at the date of erection of an […]
Vector was gelukkig om een van die eerste tydskrifte te wees wat inligting vanaf Volkswagen SA ontvang het oor die nuutste nuus van die reuse voertuigvervaardiger. Daar gebeur so baie wysiggings by Volkswagen dat ‘n mens net nie meer kan byhou nie! Eerstens het hulle pas aangekondig dat hul embleem na ál die jare gaan […]
