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Corrosion Control

AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT PROTECTED 
Corrosion in the aircraft industry can be disastrous if left undetected and untreated
Technology combats corrosion in aerospace equipment
15th July 2016

Corrosion protection supplier Cortec announced last month that its Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI) technology for the aircraft, aviation and aerospace industries, scales new heights for... 


European coatings show ready for 2017
15th July 2016

Preparations for the next European Coatings Show in Germany are already under way and will take place from April 4 to 6, next year. Engineers, developers and decision-makers will once again find an... 


SUPERLUBE COMMERCIALISED 
Superlube is being considered for various applications, such as propellers, high-end yacht fittings and turbines in the renewable-energy market
Company commercialises thermoplastic material with low friction coefficiency
15th July 2016

In May, plastic fabrication and engineering company Vesconite Bearings  started to commercialise its Superlube, a thermoplastic bearing material with one of the lowest coefficients of friction of... 


Expansion of LPG coating range imminent
15th July 2016

Retail, trade, industrial and furniture coatings markets supplier Kansai Plascon launched its liquid petroleum gas (LPG) coating for the LPG market in May 2015, and expansion of the range is... 


ANTICORROSIVE PRIMER LAUNCHED 
Intershield One-2-One can be used as a primer on most areas of a marine vessel
Marine industry benefits from corrosion protection
15th July 2016

In April marine coatings business AkzoNobel launched a ‘best-in-class’ anticorrosive universal primer, Intershield One-2-One, which delivers simplified maintenance, waste avoidance and enhanced... 


GLOBAL CORROSION PROBLEM ADDRESSED 
npj Materials Degradation open access journal covers the the field of materials degradation across both metallic and nonmetallic materials
International journal tackles global challenge of corrosion
15th July 2016

Owing to corrosion costing companies more than $2-trillion a year globally,  high impact scientific and medical information publisher Nature Publishing Group (NPG) – part of scientific publishing... 


DERYCK SPENCE
Cheaper imports in an already saturated market could decrease the volumes of local paint manufactured
Increased imports and skills shortage threaten industry
15th July 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

Increasing volumes of questionable quality paint from less regulated countries are reaching South Africa. This could negatively affect profitability and lead to more job losses for the local... 


AIR FILTRATION FIGHTS CORROSION
Corrosion in the petrochemicals industry is fostered by the presence of acidic, caustic and oxidising gases
Gas filtration prevents corrosion in plant components
15th July 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

Air, gas and liquid filtration company Freudenberg Filtration Technologies explains that petrochemical facilities are extremely corrosive environments.  Therefore, an oil refinery commissioned... 


FILM THICKNESS
Plascon ensures that the dry film thickness of the coating meets client requirements, with a full inspection conducted after the application
Corrosion cures for sugar cane industry
25th March 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

Coatings manufacturer Kansai Plascon has reaffirmed its position in the sugar industry by providing holistic coating solutions that will prolong inevitable corrosion at sugar mills and refineries... 


JOHN THOMSON
The focus on training at the CIS will provide useful networking platforms for employers, government, training organisations and other stakeholders
Skills development and blue economy prioritised at CIS 2016
12th February 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

Having identified the lack of training opportunities as a rising concern in the oil industry, the biennial Cape Industries Showcase (CIS), scheduled to take place from July 13 to 15 at the Cape... 


THOMAS SURMON 
Sait is working with the Department of Science and Technology and the South African Bureau of Standards to make sure local lubricant standards match international standards
Knowledge of tribology key for lubricants industry
12th February 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

The focus in the oils and lubricants industry is constantly being shifted to address regulations that arise, which, in turn, creates a need to establish a better understanding of tribology for the... 


Swedish group completes acquisition of South African lubricants company
12th February 2016

Swedish lubrication systems company SKF have been given the approval by relevant authorities to take over South Africa-based lubrication system suppliers Lincoln Lubricants. 


RENOVATION
Regularly upgrading the cooling tower reduces maintenance downtime
Robust, nonclogging materials extend life of cooling towers
5th February 2016

The upgrading of a cooling tower’s fill media with components constructed out of robust and non-clogging materials such as polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or stainless steel can lead... 


VIPER IN ACTION
The Viper collar at work on a wire rope
Strategic partnership enhances guy line lubrication
11th September 2015 By: Donna Slater

The imminent strategic partnership between wear control company Filter Focus and broadcasting signal distributor Sentech will result in faster, safer and more efficient application of lubrication... 


INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS
Fuchs Lubricants Southern Africa will display some of its mining industry oil, lubricants and greases at BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA 2015
Lubricants company improves performance since 2014 acquisition
4th September 2015 By: Donna Slater

Lubricants company Fuchs Lubricants Southern Africa (Fuchs SA) has done “extremely well” in the local market in the past year, partly owing to its acquisition of local lubricants company Lubritene... 


Rainwater harvesting helps municipalities
Rainwater harvesting helps municipalities
14th August 2015 By: Donna Slater

Harvesting rainwater can enable industrial companies with sufficient roof space to dramatically reduce their use of potable water for nonpotable applications, easing the strain on municipalities... 


SEAL SAVING DEVICE
Seal Savers take only 20 minutes to install, which is made easy using heavy-duty Velcro strips and built-in clamps
Seal-saving device worth its weight in gold
7th August 2015 By: Donna Slater

A hydraulic cylinder- and seal-protecting device, which was destroyed during December 2014 in a gold-smelting accident attributed to hydraulic failure, prevented the hydraulic systems of... 


JOSUA LE ROUX Air Products South Africa new polycarbamide technology provides colour, ultraviolet stability and low temperature curing
New polycarbamide technology introduced onto local market
17th July 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

Industrial and specialty gas products and chemicals supplier Air Products South Africa (SA) has recently introduced its new polycarbamide technology, designed for flooring applications, which... 


BALL VALVES
Boriding provides good corrosion resistance in non-oxidising acids and can operate in temperatures of up to 800 °C
Coating process provides significant wear and corrosion protection
17th July 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

Performance tooling manufacturer and coating specialist TD Coating Centre included the surface-hardening process of boriding into its service offering this year, enabling the company to treat... 


REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION 
The Cool Surfaces project forms part of Sanedi’s drive to make paints, coatings and paint membranes more energy efficient
Cool coatings project designed to limit buildings’ energy use
17th July 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

The South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) has established the South African Cool Surfaces Association (Sacsa), administered by the Association of Architectural Aluminium... 


DERYCK SPENCE 
Sapiti will provide multifaceted practical training in coatings technology
New premises for industry body training institute
17th July 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

Nonprofit paint industry body the South African Paint Manufacturing Association (Sapma) plans to start erecting new premises for its training arm, the South African Paint Industry Training... 


PRODUCT SUPPLY INCREASED 
Dryer Drums used in the paper industry requires coatings for non-stick high release, easy cleanabiltiy and traction
New coating solution a first in South Africa
17th July 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

Local thermal spray coating and plasma transferred arc (PTA) cladding services provider Thermaspray is the first company in South Africa to introduce an array of coatings from US-based corrosion,... 


PUSHING ON
Impala is investing in new equipment and modifying existing equipment in response to the declining demand for fasteners
New equipment improves fastener manufacturer’s operations
19th June 2015

South African fastener manufacturer and supplier Impala Bolt & Nut installed a new thread rolling machine last month, with its capacity to thread 400 bolts a minute significantly improving the... 


BENEFICIAL MATERIAL
Stainless steel handrailing offers numerous benefits among which is increased safety
Stainless steel improves handrailing safety
29th May 2015

Stainless steel handrailing can be used in various industries to ensure the safety of personnel and compliance with hygiene standards, says precision engineering company Andrew Mentis. 


MEGA-DELIVERY
The Medupi ACC drive order was the single biggest order received by the Sumitomo group worldwide, and became a material reference project
‘Flagship’ gearbox orders to new coal-fired builds completed
15th May 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Gearbox designer and manufacturer Hansen Transmissions South Africa has completed the supply of 384 Hansen M4 air-cooled condenser (ACC) drives each to State-owned power utility Eskom’s coal-fired... 


UPDATING THE INDUSTRY
The CSSA offers seminars, site visits, student support and continuing professional development accreditation for its members
Concrete seminar highlights need for reduced maintenance costs
8th May 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

Hosted by nonprofit public benefit organisation The Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA), the RepSem Concrete Repair and Protection seminar, which took place in March in the four major... 


NATASHA SACKS
Sacks conducts training for employees enrolled for master’s degrees or PhDs to produce better materials and tools
Wits professor receives tribology excellence award
8th May 2015 By: Schalk Burger

University of Witwatersrand (Wits) associate professor Natasha Sacks received the 2015 Louw Alberts Award last month for her outstanding contribution to tribology from the South African Institute... 


Corrosion specialist completes wastewater plant contract
24th April 2015 By: David Oliveira

Jet Park-based corrosion protection, epoxy flooring, concrete repair and waterproofing company Verni completed a supply and installation contract in September 2014 for the Hannes van Niekerk... 


CHEMICAL POWDER SEGREGATION
Alfablocs are used to separate chemical powders to mitigate cross contamination
Versatile blocks prevent chemical contamination
20th March 2015

To eliminate the possibility of chemicals powders cross contaminating and subsequently corroding its supplies, chemicals, plastics, packaging materials and mining and construction products... 


COMPREHENSIVE LUBRICATION SYSTEMS
Centralised lubrication systems ensure that there is no need to be concerned about a lubrication point being under- or overlubricated
Automated lubrication systems increase efficiency
6th February 2015 By: Donna Slater

Automated and centralised lubrication control platforms are essential for any type of machine, as they ensure efficient lubricant consumption and application, says Randburg-based lubrication... 


New technology used to restore damaged pipes
6th February 2015 By: Sashnee Moodley

Innovative technology has successfully been used in a rehabilitation project by pipe relining solutions provider Water Damage Services to restore corroded pipes at the Good Hope Centre, in Cape Town. 


OPERATIONAL LONGEVITY
The most prominent benefit of the 8499/ 8470/ 8477/ 8478 series of stainless steel castors is corrosion resistance
New series of stainless steel castors launched
24th October 2014 By: Mia Breytenbach

Castor manufacturer Tente Castors South Africa introduced its stainless steel 8499/ 8470/ 8477/ 8478 series of stainless steel castors this year, says company technical manager Steve Thomas. The... 


DUPLEX GRADE INCREASE
Over the past thirteen years, the market share of duplex stainless steels worldwide has doubled
Increasing enthusiasm in industry to use different stainless steel material
24th October 2014 By: Mia Breytenbach

There is a growing willingness from industry to accept newer stainless steel materials, particularly duplex stainless steels, Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association Fabricator... 


US company partners with piping solutions provider
10th October 2014

As a result of the increasing demand from its customers, US-based tubular corrosion prevention and control company National Oilwell Varco (NOV) Fiber Glass Systems is establishing a business... 


PETER SHEPHERD
South Africa’s big cities have had a severe impact on river systems, with increasing urbanisation compounding the situation
Stormwater infrastructure lacking
10th October 2014 By: Donna Slater

A significant amount of stormwater infrastructure in South Africa is insufficient to handle the country’s rapid urbanisation, according to consulting engineers and scientists SRK Consulting South... 


PREVENTING CORROSION
Corrosion under insulation accounts for as much as 40% to 60% of a company’s piping maintenance costs
Thermal spray coatings to protect refineries
5th September 2014

The problem of corrosion-under-insulation (CUI), which is common in the oil refineries industry, can be controlled by applying a thermal spray that is available from wear, corrosion and hardfacing... 


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