BI continues to support agri industry with quality products

21 April 2021
With Nampo Harvest Day 2021 officially anticipated to take place from 17 to 20 August at Nampo Park in Bothaville, leading supplier Bearings International (BI) will use the flagship event to showcase the importance of the agricultural industry and the wide range of products it offers to the farming community.
Document Downloads 
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document iconBI continues to support agri industry with quality products_approved17.08 KBDownload
PreviewBI Business Development Leader, Agriculture, Gerhard Pienaar.jpg2.79 MBDownload
PreviewBI has designed special agri hub units with tri-ply seal ball bearing arrangements to prevent the ingress of dust and dirt.jpg1.82 MBDownload
PreviewThe Jonnesway agri toolbox from BI is designed specifically for the agricultural industry.png3.79 MBDownload

Organiser Grain SA reports that while Nampo is expected go ahead in a physical format in August, the show would be smaller than before due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and is likely to be run at 70% capacity. In the past, the highly successful event has attracted about 15 000 to 20 000 visitors a day.

Farming is not only one of the largest contributors to South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but a relatively stable market segment showing steady year-on-year growth. BI has had an agricultural product focus for 40 years now. It has also invested significantly into developing new products and improving its stock levels where the farming community needs it the most.

The main products supplied are bearings and seals, sprockets and chains, power take-off (PTO) shafts, v-belts and pulleys, electric motors, gearboxes and couplings. In conjunction with Jonnesway, BI has even developed an agri toolbox specifically for farmers under its Agri-Smart banner of solutions designed specifically for the agricultural industry.

The toolkit includes spanners, screwdrivers, an electric-current testing pen, pliers, punches, files, a hacksaw with spare blades and a large hammer. The tools are safely stored in a compact and sturdy case that can fit comfortably behind the seat of a vehicle.

The agricultural industry presents a very harsh operating environment for bearings, as farmers plant in extremely dusty conditions, explains BI Business Development Leader – Agriculture Gerhard Pienaar. To prevent premature bearing failure, BI has designed special agri hub units with tri-ply seal ball bearing arrangements to prevent the ingress of dust and dirt.

This feature ensures an extended operating life, which is a critical factor as farmers have a limited planting period. Tri-ply seals are a one-piece design incorporating three seals moulded to a shroud cap. This not only provides excellent protection against contaminants, but prevents the loss of lubricating grease to ensure a longer service life.

The rubber seal extends to the outer circumference of the shielded plate for improved sealing performance, while the galvanised steel-plate construction protects against corrosion, and provides for an optimal design for enhanced pressure resistance. The ‘triple lip’ feature is excellent for dust- and waterproofing, protecting against any contamination from the air or even foul water.

BI has 11 different specially-designed bearing hub units available that fall under its Agri-Smart banner of value-added products and services for the agricultural sector. All have a fastening kit that can be ordered separately.

Connect with BI on Social Media to receive the company’s latest news
Facebook
: www.facebook.com/BearingsInternational/
LinkedIn
: www.linkedin.com/company/bearingsinternational/

Ends

Notes to the Editor
To download a hi-res image for this release, please visit http://media.ngage.co.za and click the BI link to view the company’s press office.

About BI
BI is a member of the Hudaco Group. BI is a leading distributor of bearings and power transmission products in Southern Africa. With its customer-focused approach, BI is committed to delivering value to all its stakeholders, while offering quality solutions that make a real difference to optimising plant availability and turnaround time. With over 60 years in the bearings and power transmission industry, BI puts its experience to good use by going great lengths to ensure their product range and services meet the changing needs of clients, industry and business. Backed by an elite technical team, BI covers the full spectrum of customer requirements, and is able to ensure immediate availability of products through a nationwide network of branches.

BI Contact
Phone: (011) 899-0000

Fax: 087 057 6122
Email:
info [at] bearings [dot] co [dot] za
Web: www.bearings.co.za

24 HOUR HOTLINE: 083 250 9191

Media Contact
Rachel Megkwe
NGAGE Public Relations
Phone: (011) 867-7763
Fax: 074 212 1422
Cell: 082 562 5088
Email: rachel [at] ngage [dot] co [dot] za
Web: www.ngage.co.za

Browse the NGAGE Media Zone for more client press releases and photographs at http://media.ngage.co.za