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lubricants

09 May 2025

Retailer’s guide to lubricants, sealants & adhesives for hardware stores – May 2025

By Staff Writer

Discover key lubricant, sealant and adhesive products for South African hardware retailers. Get advice on merchandising, staff training, and supplier partnerships from leading brands including Matus, D-Tech, Vermont Sales and Tork Craft. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GUIDE
05 May 2025

75 Years of trusted performance

By Staff Writer

This year, Q20 celebrates 75 years as South Africa’s leading multipurpose lubricant – an achievement made possible by the retailers and trade professionals who have supported the brand over the decades.  Originally developed in 1950 by local inventor William Robertson in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, Q20 was designed to displace moisture and prevent Robertson’s daughter’s Beetle from...
06 Mar 2025

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA showcases expanded Isando facility

By Staff Writer

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA showcased its expanded Isando facility during a customer day on 26 February 2025, marking a significant milestone for the leading lubricants manufacturer. Efficiency and development Manufacturing Executive Thami Mzolo, who joined the company in early 2024, describes the expanded facility as the most efficient plant upgrade he has ever worked on....
04 Sep 2024

The ‘torque’ of the town: Bolt and Engineering Distributors and Bolt Torque’s new distribution agreement to boost bolting

By Staff Writer

Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group is very pleased to announce its new distribution agreement with torque and tensioning company Bolt Torque, which has a comprehensive range of manual, hydraulic, electric and battery bolt torque and bolt tensioning solutions. This strategic partnership, announced just ahead of Electra Mining 2024, where Bolt Torque and their principals,...
03 Sep 2024

FUCHS showcases its complete mining lubricants range at Electra Mining Africa 2024

By Staff Writer

Ongoing pressure on commodity prices and reduced output has seen the global mining industry focus increasingly on energy efficiency and optimising production. “There is a major emphasis on cutting costs, especially in terms of proactive maintenance, which is where our products play a key role,” comments Dave Gons, National Manager Mining | Regional Mining Manager...
25 Jul 2024

South African industries can benefit from igus polymer bearings: Insights from RWTH Aachen University study

By Staff Writer

A study by RWTH Aachen University and igus recently quantified the financial and environmentalbenefits of using lubrication-free polymer bearings over traditional metal bearings. The study reveals that users can save up to R-million annually in lubricant costs, significantlyreducing their environmental impact. High-performance plastic bearings from igus eliminate theneed for constant lubrication. Additionally, many working hours...
01 Nov 2023

Complete lubrication solutions for cement and heavy industry

By Staff Writer

. FUCHS supplies a range of special lubricant solutions from blending beds to grinding units. It even provides chain oils and special oils and greases as well as lubricants for gearboxes and synthetic heavy-duty oils.
24 Aug 2023

Hidden champion steps into the global limelight – How FUCHS lubrication solutions are moving the world

By Staff Writer

MOVING YOUR WORLD campaign, FUCHS is also undergoing a transformation to become a technological leader in strategically relevant areas such as digitalisation, future mobility, and sustainability.
20 Jun 2023

5 Food safety challenges you can overcome with the right lubrication partner

By Staff Writer

Here is how to overcome food safety challenges using suitable lubricants as they greatly impact your food manufacturing process.
19 Apr 2023

Engen launches FoodPure food-grade lubricant range

By Staff Writer

Food-grade lubricants have come into the spotlight recently as an important issue in the operational maintenance of the food production and processing industry. Following the listeriosis outbreak of 2017 and the COVID-19 crisis that started in late 2019, food safety, and the conditions and maintenance of processing environments has never been more important. What are food-grade lubricants? While health and safety laws...
23 Jul 2021

Creating real sustainability 

By Staff Writer

With a global shift towards sustainability and environmental consciousness, the manufacturing, mining and marine market segments are increasingly seeking greener alternatives.   Significant developments have been made through innovation in turning to green solutions. Even in a tough economic environment, manufacturers are continuing to make a difference in the creation of sustainable products.   Spanjaard, for example,...
09 Nov 2018

ROCOL lubricants from BI slash gearbox power consumption

By Staff Writer

Leading supplier BI has been distributing ROCOL lubrication solutions for 25 years, allowing its industrial customers to reduce gearbox power consumption dramatically, and thereby slash costs and reduce downtime.