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A SMOOTH RIDE IN ROUGH CONDITIONS WITH
SKF’S NEW FORK SEAL

Enhance the front suspension systems This seal comprises a co-moulded
of motorcycles and deliver a superior combination of two newly developed
ride and trouble-free operation in harsh rubber compounds and features a
environments, with a new fork seal that scraper lip and a sealing lip with
is to be unveiled by SKF at EICMA Milan. optimised geometries. Giraudo
adds: “This is a ground-breaking
Front suspension forks perform two key roles. development as the use of a dual
First, they keep the motorcycle’s wheels in compound on one and the same seal
contact with the ground, improving the grip is a unique, no compromise approach to
and, therefore, its rider’s control. Second, sealing solutions for two-wheeler applications.” A smooth ride in rough conditions with SKF’s new
they absorb shocks from the ground before dual compound fork seal dirt scraper
they reach the rider, improving comfort. Further, a new metal insert and an open-
wound spring on the dirt scraper lip help to addition to the range represents everything
During use, front suspension forks are prevent the ingress of contaminants into the they have learned in that time.”
exposed to mud, dust, water, ultraviolet suspension system.
(UV) radiation. Global sales manager for SKF’s Dual Compound fork seal kits are
two-wheeler sealing solutions at SKF, Paolo In comparison with other similar sealing available in various dimensions and in a
Giraudo, says: “Fork seals play a vital role solutions, the Dual Compound fork seals custom-designed colour.
in protecting the suspension system from not only provide a longer lasting seal and
these elements. Any contamination of reliable protection of the interior fork SKF’s mission is to be the undisputed leader
the suspension mechanism can affect the mechanism, but exclude more contaminants in the bearing business. SKF offers solutions
performance and handling of the motorcycle. from the suspension system. In addition, around the rotating shaft, including bearings,
For high-end motorcycle models, the riders the new SKF fork seal enhances rider control seals, lubrication, condition monitoring and
of which demand the highest standards, this and performance of the motorcycle by maintenance services. SKF is represented
issue is particularly serious.” minimising friction around the fork area. in more than 130 countries and has around
17,000 distributor locations worldwide.
To meet these expectations and offer Giraudo concludes: “SKF launched its first fork Annual sales in 2018 were SEK 85 713 million
enhanced, reliable protection of the interior seal for motorcycles at EICMA exactly 10 years and the number of employees was 44,428.
front suspension components, SKF has ago. Since then, our engineers have been
developed its Dual Compound fork seal. working to improve on this design. This latest www.skf.com

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA CELEBRATES ITS of Total’s global presence, and we are pleased to see that our investment
COMMITMENT TO TRANSFORMATION in the growth of Africa through strategic business partnerships and
transformation objectives are reaping rewards. This is a commitment
which we’ll continue to uphold as a leader in the petroleum industry
Total South Africa is proud to announce that it has been awarded and a proud citizen of our country,” concludes Pierre-Yves Sachet.
a Level One Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
(B-BBEE) rating in terms of the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice. About Total South Africa
Established in 1954, Total South Africa is recognised as 52.25 %
This score has been achieved through a targeted and dedicated Black Owned Company in terms of DTI Codes of Good Practice. Total
transformation strategy since 2003, when Total became one of the first South Africa is an integral part of, and plays a significant role in, the
energy companies in South Africa to welcome a transformation partner. international, world-class Total Group. This means that our company

“While areas such as employment equity, skills and enterprise is able to benefit from shared access to internationally acclaimed best
development programmes have had a positive impact on Total’s practices, technological expertise and top-flight business innovations.
business, our strategy for improving our BEE score transcends across Total S.A. refers to the Total Group with its head office in Paris, France
all transformation elements. Our aim is to be comprehensive in and Total South Africa is the local affiliate.
transforming our business because we believe a truly transformed About the Marketing & Services division of Total
business, and South Africa, is the only way the nation can prosper,” says The Marketing & Services division of Total develops and markets
Pierre-Yves Sachet, Total South Africa’s CEO and Managing Director.
products primarily derived from crude oil, along with all of the
Total South Africa is an integrated energy company with more than associated services. Its 31,000 employees are present in 109 countries
51% Black Ownership and is particularly proud of its improvement in and its products and services offers are sold in 150 countries. Every day,
Management Control. Furthermore, the company’s skills development Total Marketing Services serves more than 8 million customers in its
programmes, preferential procurement, enterprise and supplier network of over 14,000 service stations in 62 countries. As the world’s
development programmes as well as its social economic initiatives fourth largest distributor of lubricants and the leading distributor of
contributed a great deal to the success of its BEE score. petroleum products in Africa, Total Marketing Services operates 50
production sites worldwide where it manufactures the lubricants,
The company thanks its employees, partners and suppliers for their bitumen, additives, special fuels and fluids that sustain its growth.
concerted efforts towards realising South Africa’s transformation
objectives and wishes to reiterate its unwavering commitment to About Total
transformation. Total is a major energy player, which produces and markets fuels,
natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Our 100,000 employees are
With a portfolio of more than 560 service stations located throughout committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and
South Africa, Total South Africa is a significant player within the Total accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130
Group. “South Africa, as part of the African continent is the cornerstone countries, our ambition is to become the responsible energy major.
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