MechChem Africa March-April 2025

⎪ Power transmission, bearings, bushes and seals ⎪

Motion technology for automation BMG has been appointed by The Timken Company as a distributor in Southern Africa for the Rollon linear motion guidance system. R ollon, which has been a part of The Timken Company for over six years, specialises in the production and development of linear motion

on the market,” assures Leon Koekemoer. Together with Timken’s local expertise, BMG also offers a complete bearing re-manufacturing and repair service, where used large size bear ings are reconditioned to original specifications for optimum performance and extended service life. This repair service includes a customised assessment, analysis, re-manufacturing and preventative maintenance programme for the bearings and auxiliary components used in all industries. The value of re-manufacturing is enor mous in that it ensures substantial savings in downtime and reduced replacement costs. A reconditioned bearing can result in significant cost and time savings when compared with purchasing a new one. Efficient refurbishing options, using the most sophisticated processes and equipment, are also offered for all brands, types and size of bearings. BMG works closely with a customer’s maintenance team to analyse the condition of bearings and to assess when a bearing needs to be serviced. When preventative maintenance programmes complement reconditioning, bearings are capable of reaching their fullest potential. Technical training is also available to all BMG staff and customers to support them in their understanding of bearings

Rollon linear motion guidance solutions are customised to exact requirements and incorporate precision technology for seamless operation.

systems used in diverse sectors, where prod uct performance, efficiency and reliability are critical. These sectors include industrial automation, aerospace, medical equipment, material handling, metals and packaging. BMG’s Rollon’s linear motion high-precision product range extends from linear components, actuators and systems to ball screws and rota tional units. “Through this new distribution agreement, BMG now supplies and supports Rollon’s com prehensive product range, which comprises lin ear guides, telescopic slides, linear actuators, ac tuator systems, circular systems, ball screws and rods ends,” explains Leon Koekemoer, BMG’s Linearway & Ball Screw Product Specialist. “What’s notable is that Rollon linear mo tion guidance solutions are customised to exact requirements and incorporate preci sion technology for seamless operation. This advanced system, which meets stringent quality specifications for product reliability, is the only true linear automation product available with misalignment forgiveness. In addition, the telescopic rails of this range are known to have the highest load capacity

products and maintenance practices. BMG has distribution and service agree ments with some of the world’s most respected manufacturers of bearings, including NSK, NTN, Timken, IKO, TR, Rollway, FSQ and Rollix. This extensive portfolio is carefully selected in terms of consistent quality controls, compat ibility, standardisation, reliability and extended service life. www.bmgworld.net The advanced Rollon system meets stringent quality specifications for product reliability and is the only true linear automation product available with misalignment forgiveness.

The Timken Rollon linear motion guidance system, now available in South African from BMG, is a high-precision product range that extends from linear components, actuators and systems to ball screws and rotational units.

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