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"

21 – 25 May 2012
DURBAN

11 – 15 June 2012
JOHANNESBURG

13 – 17 August 2012
CAPE TOWN

"INTRODUCTION TO LUBRICATION ENGINEERING"
CAPE TOWN

3 July 2012

"INTRODUCTION TO WEAR & MATERIALS"
CAPE TOWN

4 July 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 5 - 9 November 2012

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.