:: The South African Institute of Tribology

Tribology Project 2010

For several years SAIT has been trying to initiate a study of the cost of non conformance with the basics of Tribology in South Africa. We are now exceptionally proud to announce that a study is being sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology.

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SAIT Mission Statement

"promoting technology transfer, whereby local tribological problems can be solved and products improved"

Constitutional Objectives of SAIT

To promote the transfer of information and technology related to tribology in Southern Africa;
To promote the development of expertise in Southern Africa with a view to solving tribological problems specific to Southern Africa;
To establish and maintain contact with tribology groups and societies of other nations;
To stimulate research and development in tribology;
To promote the professional status of tribology.