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TRIED AND TESTED
Companies still use more traditional tried and tested architectures for projects locally
Control and instrumentation play rugged role in industry
28th April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

The uptake of new information technology (IT) in industrial automation has traditionally been at a slower rate compared with that of the broader information, communications and technology (ICT)... 


FULLY AUTOMATED
The tandem horizontal boring mill is fully automated and programmable
New tandem horizontal boring to be fully operational in July
28th April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Installation of the new tandem horizontal boring mill – which can perform multiple tasks simultaneously – will be complete and fully operational by July, enthuses project services corporation Hydra... 


MACHINE TOOLS AFRICA 2017
Interactive displays at the MTA will include live demonstrations and technical presentations
Expo to showcase latest developments in machine tools industry
28th April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

This year’s Machine Tools Africa (MTA) is set to showcase the latest technology developments, machinery, products, services and solutions, says event management company Specialised Exhibitions... 


Machines produce components for isotope facility
Machines produce components for isotope facility
28th April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Machine component manufacturer Precision Separators bought six computer numerical control (CNC) machines from machine industry company Hurco to manufacture and produce components for private... 


FULLY ASSEMBLED
Mammoet uses a jacking system to lift the dragline and place it on a specialised transport system to move it to its new location
New concept crane being developed
21st April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Global engineered heavy lifting and transportation specialist Mammoet and engineering specialist Stoof Engineering and Innovation (E&I) are joining forces to develop a containerised heavy lifter... 


IN-HOUSE PROJECTS
Fabrication and refurbishment projects are executed from the engineering to transportation stages
Fabrication facility to expand to accommodate heavy lifting fleet
21st April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Manufacturing company Sky Hill Heavy Engineering - a part of project services corporation Hydra-Arc in Secunda, Mpumalanga - has already commenced with the 100 m expansion of three of its four... 


ML1812R MECLIFT
The variable-reach truck is designed for swift, efficient and safe handling of heavy loads in diverse industries
Local equipment supplier upgrades product offering
21st April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Machine manufacturer Meclift has added the ML1812R variable reach truck series to its heavy-lifting equipment range, which has a lifting capacity of 18 t and operates swiftly in confined spaces,... 


CEO TP Nchocho
Land Bank sets aside R1bn to support black farming investments in 2017
20th April 2017 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Land Bank has set a target of disbursing “at least” R1-billion in 2017/18 to support investments by black entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector and to begin transforming a loan... 


EFFECTIVE USE OF SPACE
Strand jacks are particularly useful in operations with limited space available, such as in sugar mills, which are generally very congested
Strand jacks an effective option for sugar mills
12th April 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Machine moving and rigging specialist Lovemore Bros is adding four 70 t strand jacks to its service offering, providing an effective heavy-lifting alternative to conventional cranes for many... 


FOLD & ROLL STAND MODEL C10RJ TABLE SAW 
Designed with sturdy legs that fold for easy setup and breakdown
Company expands woodworks series
7th April 2017

Power tool company Hitachi announced the launch of its 254 mm portable jobsite table saw C10RJ model. It features a 15 A motor with soft start and electric break that produces 4 500 rpm to rip... 


THE HILTI THREADED STUD S-BT
A cost-effective solution for fastening onto steel in mildly and highly corrosive environments
New fastening solution introduced onto market
7th April 2017 By: Johane Turkstra

To mitigate welding, bolting and clamping, construction company Hilti introduced to the South African market its Threaded Stud S-BT technology for multipurpose fastenings, including grating, onto... 


Long-running oscilloscope provider upgrades tools
7th April 2017

After 17 years of leading the 20 MHz and 40 MHz hand-held industrial oscilloscope category, electronic test tool company Fluke’s 123, 124 and 125 models of ScopeMeter test tools are being replaced... 


ULTRA-LOK 
Ultra-Lok streamlines the process of cable bundling
Innovative solution to cable theft in South Africa
7th April 2017 By: Johane Turkstra

Amid concern over cable theft in various South African industries, clamping and fastening company Band-It’s Ultra-Lok tool has been improved to assist in mitigating cable theft.  


MILWAUKEE’S M18 FUEL DIE GRINDER
The grinder has been engineered for the most demanding tradesmen globally
Cordless die grinder introduced onto market
7th April 2017

Tools and dies manufacturing company Milwaukee introduced its new M18 Fuel Die Grinder in January. “When faced with a situation that requires grinding in tight spaces or irregular surfaces,... 


Demand grows as centrifugal screen proves its worth
31st March 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Market demand is growing for Johnson Screens’ all welded, one-piece wedge wire centrifuge screens after the completion of a three-year trial at sugar producer Illovo Sugar subsidiary Ubombo Sugar’s... 


INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS
Every Abel pump can be adapted to meet the individual requirements of the application
Local supply company expands product offering
24th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Designer and supplier of process equipment Zonke Engineering has added several pump types to its existing product range. 


RELIABLE SOLUTIONS
Reliable and robust conveying solutions do now exist for efficient treatment of industrial waste water and sludge
Pumps make water treatment easier
24th March 2017

Used service water from industrial processes is one of the most problematic types of waste water owing to its composition, as it is often very demanding for conveying systems, says building... 


PNEUMATIC GREASE TRANSFER
About 180 kg of grease is being pumped and used daily at Richards Bay Minerals
Pumps range included in offering to cater for demand
24th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Technical solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) is strategising to enhance its fluid technology services to meet growing market demand in diverse industries, including the pumps industry. 


CLEAN-IN-PROCESS PUMP
The Brubin BA Clean-In-Process (CIP) pump has a patent pending designed pump-wheel that will allow the pressing shoes to retract for efficient CIP
High pressure clean-in-place pump now available
24th March 2017

Peristaltic hose pump provider Brubin Pumps – a division of pumping solution provider Letaba Pumps – has set the benchmark in developing a solution for easier and better clean-in-place (CIP) pumps,... 


STEFANO TESTI
Modern-day renewable energy plants require technologically-advanced systems
One-stop solution gives company market edge
24th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

The ability to supply a full range of high-quality pumps with full back-up and support, as well as readily available spare parts, has placed pump supplier and manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves in a... 


PUTZMEISTER
Putzmeister presented innovations and new products over 20 800 ft2 for the duration of the expo
New concrete pump exhibited at expo in Las Vegas
24th March 2017

Construction equipment supplier Putzmeister - as a member of heavy machinery manufacturer SANY Group - exhibited a new truck-mounted concrete pump with a 47-m, five-section boom at this year’s... 


Manufacturer launches water campaign
24th March 2017

Pump manufacturer Grundfos announced the launch of its ‘Who Runs the Water That Runs America’ initiative last month, which was created to help water and wastewater utilities raise public awareness... 


FROTH APPLICATION
The AFX065 was selected as the company’s first platinum froth application
Peristaltic hose pumps to mitigate challenges
24th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Owing to the high air entrainment and shear sensitivity of froth pulp, mixing equipment and peristaltic pump manufacturer Afromix applied its AFX065 peristaltic hose pump – which is already... 


BEFORE REFURBISHMENT
The increased call for product refurbishment has resulted in a significant growth in Mather + Platt’s refurbishment department
Refurbishment demand driven by cost efficiency
24th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Competition in the pumps industry has become fierce, owing to demand for cost efficiency that has seen growing calls for product refurbishment, says pumps manufacturer and distributor Mather + Platt. 


Joburg rooftop gardens bringing agriculture to heart of city living
Joburg rooftop gardens bringing agriculture to heart of city living
17th March 2017 By: Schalk Burger

Food shapes the daily patterns of city life, and food production in urban and peri-urban areas is increasingly regarded as integral to resilient and sustainable city region food systems, says... 


Die-caster prepared for next growth cycle in industry
10th March 2017

An increasing number of car parts such as engine blocks or structural parts are being manufactured from aluminum using high-pressure die casting, says die-casting technology supplier Bühler... 


DALMARI MCQUEEN
Owing to the interest in exhibition spaces at the 2013 pilot conference, the 2017 MCC will have 28 exhibition stands
Conference to broaden industry’s business opportunities and technology horizons
10th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Owing to foundries in South Africa being isolated in their approach to problem solving, the South African Metal Casting Conference (MCC) will serve as a platform to broaden the industry’s horizons... 


EXTENSIVE CAPABILITIES
The foundry’s extensive process capabilities enable short manufacturing lead times while improving device yield and performance
Foundry process developer expands wafer-fabrication facility
10th March 2017

Specialty foundry process developer and fabricator Noel Technologies has expanded its wafer-fabrication facility in Silicon Valley by adding square footage and installing additional equipment that... 


INCREASED PRODUCTION
The facility will be able to produce ingots of up to 12 t in various grades of carbon and alloy steels
Deep surface salt bath hardening technique offered locally
10th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Diversified manufacturing facility Frankwen Forge is now offering a unique tailor-made salt-bath hardening technique, the company states, explaining that the surface of the item is run through... 


COST EFFECTIVE PRODUCTION
The high pressure die-casting process allows fast, precise cost effective production of components
Cast process ensures cost-effective production
10th March 2017

High pressure die-casting provides the shortest route from molten metal to completed component and comprises injecting molten metal into a hardened steel mold and allowing it to solidify under... 


Early signs pointing  to recovery in  foundry industry
Early signs pointing to recovery in foundry industry
10th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

With the foundry industry having been under pressure last year owing to very low levels of economic growth, the drought and continuing import leakage, the South African Institute of Foundrymen... 


INCREASED DRIVE
Increasing cars sales are expected to drive the European automotive and automotive components market within the forecast period
Forging market for automotive application to be valued at $56-billion by 2022
10th March 2017

Market research company Zion Market Research has published a new report highlighting that the global steel forging market for automotive applications was valued at $41.77-billion in 2016 and is... 


Metal casting technology  station provides added value for industry
Metal casting technology station provides added value for industry
10th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

As a means to add value to the casting industry in South Africa, the Metal Casting Technology Station (MCTS) – located at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) – provides technical services such as... 


CYLINDER LEGALITIES
Chris Phillips explains that there are currently no legalities around the banning of disposable cylinders, however A-Gas continues to lobby the DEA on this topic
Concern regarding standard disposable cylinders
3rd February 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Speciality chemicals and gas supplier A-Gas highlights its concern regarding disposable cylinders being used as packaging to import hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and... 


WOLMERTON DEPOT
The Wolmerton Depot overhaul falls under PRASA’s Depot Modernisation Programme
Company completes Wolmerton rail project
16th December 2016 By: Sascha Solomons

Rail track construction, rehabilitation, electrification and maintenance provider Grindrod Rail Construction (GRC), in a joint venture with engineering company Bakara, has completed the rail... 


AFTER INSTALLATION
Lite-C sensors operate using radio frequency technology that allows input devices to communicate with and control output devices without the need for cabling over long distances
Lite-C sensors allow for reduction in electricity bills
9th December 2016 By: Simone Liedtke

Energy efficiency solutions provider Magnet Energy has developed, designed and manufactured the Lite-C wireless lighting control system, which allows for a reduction in electricity bills of up to 43%. 


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