Southern African Institute of Tribology

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    Seminars

    We will be holding a seminar on –Quality & Impact on Operations please send through abstracts / outlines of possible presentations

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    SEMINAR

    Quality & Impact on Operations

    TBA 

    📅 Mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a journey towards operational excellence! The South African Institute of Tribology (SAIT) is thrilled to announce an afternoon seminar on “Quality & Impact on Operations” in the vibrant city of Randburg, Johannesburg

     

     

    Training

    A number of different training courses are provided, including:

     

    • 5 day Lubrication Engineering
    • 1 day introduction to Lubrication Engineering
    • 1 day introduction to Wear of Materials
    • CLS
    • in-house courses can also be offered

     

     

     

    Awards

    The SAIT offers four annual awards to deserving recipients

    The Louw Alberts Award
    This award of a floating trophy is presented, at the discretion of the SAIT Executive Committee, for an exceptional contribution towards tribology. It is not always awarded, but is dependent on the availability of a worthy recipient.
    Precipitants (as a window)

    Best Technical Achievement Award
    This annual award consists of a trophy and prize cheque for the best technical achievement in the field of tribology. Entrants are required to submit a case study for consideration.
    Best Technical Presentation
    Awarded annually for the best technical presentation given at SAIT technical meetings, seminars and conferences.
    SAIT Student Award
    An annual competition for undergraduate and postgraduate students, for their research work and achievements in the field of tribology.

    Register to attend for free

     

    AGM

    The 40th Annual General Meeting of the Southern African Institute of Tribology was held remotely on Wednesday 28th August 2024. 

    The Presidents report was given by Henco Booysen and can be read here.

    The 2024/2025 Executive Committee was announced, in alphabetical order:

    David Beard
    Dave Gamble
    Henco Booysen
    Jacques de Klerk
    John Fitton
    Martin van Rooyen
    Nico Burger
    Patrick Swan
    Refilwe Mnisi
    Wesley Beukes 

    Portfolios will be allocated at the first meeting of the Committee in October.