SAIT :: 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, sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology has been completed.

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Tribology Training

"LUBRICATION ENGINEERING"
JOHANNESBURG
13 – 17 February 2012

"INTRODUCTION TO LUBRICATION ENGINEERING"
JOHANNESBURG
Wednesday 8 February 2012

"INTRODUCTION TO WEAR & MATERIALS"
JOHANNESBURG
Thursday 9 February 2012

Tribology: Friction, Wear and Lubrication

A short course, presented by The University of the Witwatersrand School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering,
in collaboration with The South African Institute of Tribology. From 19th to 23rd September 2011

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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.