Kenya Engineer

Throughout 2023, SKF Authorised Distributor, Bearings 2000, supported SKF’s Remanufacturing Services with a strong focus on remanufacturing mainly Spherical Roller Bearings (SRB) used in food & beverage applications. Additionally, larger sized Spherical Roller Bearings (SRB) and Deep Groove Ball Bearings (DGBB) for the Pulp & Paper industry were also processed. For the duration of 2023, this collaborative effort resulted...

Authorities, with collaborative support from SKF, recently conducted a large, highly effective raid action on a very well-known bearing seller of SKF bearings in Cape Town. The bearing seller, who has been on SKF’s radar for quite some time, has been selling counterfeit SKF bearings to numerous customers in the region. “We gathered intelligence from our Cape Town Authorised Distributor...

In the city's bustling lifestyle, takeout packaging in the Food & Beverage industry has to be among the most convenient inventions. As you rush out of the house early on your way to a career-deciding meeting, you pass by your favorite coffee shop and pick up a coffee to-go. It is conveniently packed in an innovative paper cup with a...

SKF has introduced SKF Quick Lubrication Review, an innovative new tool that enables customers to discover more about their plant lubrication practices and compare them with industry peers and competitors with the view of enhancing their own procedures. “Correct lubrication is essential to machine and plant uptime, especially when taking into account that incorrect lubricant/practices and contamination of the lubricant...

Joining seven members from Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, Sonja de Klerk from leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari is the only representative from Africa on the Quality Task Group of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC). The global representative body for national consulting engineering associations, FIDIC represents over a million engineering professionals and 40...

In African countries, particularly those with a well-developed industrial sector, a significant portion of energy production may come from the industry's own power plants. This is especially true in countries where the reliability of the grid is low, and industries rely on self-generated power to ensure a stable energy supply. In this article, we are offering insights into our...

Looking ahead to 2024: a year full of challenges for the economy, but also lucrative opportunities. How companies can master the wave of change and discover new opportunities for growth and efficiency with clever digitalisation and automation as well as the smart use of used machinery. In 2023, the economy was heavily impacted by external challenges such as high energy...

The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa is highlighting the importance of zinc in mental health. “Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a role in many bodily functions, including mental health,” comments Simon Norton, Director: IZA Africa. Zinc is crucial for brain growth and development and several other important bodily functions such as the immune system, protein and DNA synthesis,...

In a strategic move to fortify its presence in South Africa, I-MAK, a premium brand under the umbrella of Bearings International (BI), executed an impactful Country Road Show during November 2023. Robert Sillis, the General Manager - Products at BI, emphasised the initiative’s importance, stating: “The Country Road Show was not merely a product showcase; rather, it played a crucial...

SKF enhanced personnel safety, 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. The customer had little control over the lubrication of bearings on one of their paper machines. Extremely restricted safety procedures prohibit any approach to...