Amsted Reelin Supporting Africa’s Rolling Stock: Bearings, Bogies and Slack Adjusters
Join Railways Africa Magazine for an exclusive Trackside tour of the Amsted Reelin facility located at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This behind-the-scenes look highlights the local bearing manufacturing and remanufacturing capabilities that support both South African and broader African rail operations.
In this episode, we explore:
- The remanufacture of OEM-agnostic railway bearings — including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and reassembly
- The supply of new Brenco® bearings
- The importance of data tracking and its role in reducing bearing defect rates
- Quality control processes, ISO certifications, and internal systems that ensure safety and reliability
- We also take a closer look at the Motion Control® Bogie, Peacock® Slack Adjusters, and discuss other key products for the rail sector, including draft gears and braking systems for rolling stock.
With insights from the Amsted Reelin team — including operations, quality, and technical managers — this Trackside tour showcases a proudly local success story with a growing continental impact.
Amsted Reelin is a joint venture that combines global expertise from Amsted Rail with local manufacturing excellence from Reelin Bearings. Together, the partnership brings over 150 years of combined experience to the African railway industry.
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