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NEW INSTALLATION The new V-type girder design with diaphragm joints reduces the equipment's weight
Supplier sends hoists, girders to motor company
23rd April 2021

Motorsport company Bischoff + Scheck AG approached industrial equipment supplier Demag to supply a lightweight crane system that would not damage the newly installed, solar-paneled roof of its new... 


HOT NEWS
The Conveyor belt suppression system developed by I-CAT will be the first of its kind to obtain BSI Verification
Conveyor Belt fire system to be awarded international certification
2nd April 2021 By: Halima Frost

Leading fire suppression company, I-CAT, has successfully completed and passed all required tests to obtain a verified certification from the UK national standards body, British Standards... 


Dust control creates safer working conditions
2nd April 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Diamond tools and equipment manufacturer Diamond Products’ dust control attachments ensure that operators are no longer required to wear additional attachments or tools when using hand-held power... 


INDUSTRY BACKING
BMG works with sugar farmers and engineers at mills by providing components and support services to enhance production, minimise downtime and extend equipment service life
Company plays maintenance role
26th March 2021

Engineering solutions specialist BMG plays a critical role in the sugar sector, not only during the operational period of sugar production, but also in off-crop seasons, when maintenance and... 


IMPROVING TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY 
The new cane transloading station facility will assist small-scale sugarcane farmers in the Makhathini region
Company designs, manage transloading station
26th March 2021

Project engineering, construction and operations management group Bosch Holdings was appointed as the consulting engineer for the design and project management of a new cane transloading station in... 


 WADING THROUGH THE WATERS
Water risks such as declining water quality, flooding, drought, water scarcity and water stress are all contributing to a decline in local water security
Water stewardship can halt security decline
12th March 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

With water security declining in South Africa, consulting engineers and scientists SRK Consulting principal consultant Fiona Sutton believes that securing commitment from companies regarding the... 


PIN AND COLLAR
The Swagefast heavy industrial pin and collar range will now be supplied by BMG
Company secures distributor deal
5th March 2021 By: Halima Frost

Engineering solutions provider BMG has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Swagefast fastening systems in Africa, including South Africa. “This means that BMG will have the capacity to... 


ENERGIZED The energy density of LiFePO4 batteries is about 140 Wh/kg, or three times that of lead-acid batteries
Battery packs changing the market
5th March 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery packs are “revolutionising” the market for electric industrial equipment, such as forklift trucks and cherry pickers in construction, says industrial... 


THE RIGHT FIT HPE Africa believes that the series will be well suited to most small- to medium-size construction, repair and demolition projects carried out by municipalities
Company launches HX Series excavators for various applications
5th March 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa has launched its HX Series excavators, which will be available in April nationwide. HPE Africa believes that the series will be well suited to most... 


DEPENDABLE POWER DISTRIBUTION
Key advantages of this power distribution system over conventional busbar systems include a simple design, quick installation and improved performance
Range provides dependable power distribution
12th February 2021

Electrical and digital building infrastructure provider Legrand’s range of Zucchini busbars includes the LB PLUS range of busbar trunking systems, designed for the distribution of power from 25 A... 


LIGHTING THE WAY
This solution includes BEKA LEDPOST installed throughout the lodge’s facilities and BEKA SERIES 30 installed at the back-of-house area
Solutions light up local lodge
12th February 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Lighting products supplier BEKA Schréder has supplied exterior lighting solutions to Skukuza Safari Lodge, which was officially opened last November. Located in one of the largest game reserves in... 


Lubricants offered for high temperatures
5th February 2021

Lubrication products used in certain applications are subjected to much harsher conditions or higher temperatures than others. This is why lubrication specialist Lubrication Engineers (LE) believes... 


International standards lacking locally
5th February 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Lubricants distributor OILY SA’s offering is comparable to that of other major oil companies, such as oil industry company Shell, petroleum refining company Total and independent lubricants... 


BREAKING THE BAD 
About 1 mm of scale build-up can increase fuel consumption by 2%
Boiler maintenance cuts company costs
29th January 2021

A comprehensive boiler maintenance programme not only keeps boilers up and running reliably, but also ensures equipment longevity and improves safety for employees. However, many companies try to... 


TEENY TINY SPACES
Drones have good lighting and high-resolution imaging technology that can take accurate images of the environment within a boiler
Drone tech allows for expansion
29th January 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With technology advancement in the drone industry and drone access expanding from military to commercial use, rope access specialists Skyriders found that drones could be successfully used in the... 


TREADING CAREFULLY The manufacturing process is a continuous one and, therefore, sensitive to volume and excessive stoppages
Survey shows decline in local pipe market
22nd January 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) has released the findings of a qualitative and quantitative pipe survey that shows a decline in infrastructure investment,... 


VITAL FIRST INSPECTIONS
JC Auditors were able to conduct on site truck inspections with the onset of Covid-19 Level 3 restrictions last year
Company facilitates workshops, audits for road compliance
22nd January 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Local auditing company JC Auditors has played an integral supporting role in the efforts of the Road Transport Management System’s (RTMS’) National Steering Committee by conducting audits and... 


POSITIVE FEEDBACK
AutoX launched its gel-based batteries for the local automotive industry at the end of last year, after the company received feedback from field trials
New batteries launch for sector
22nd January 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Following local automotive battery manufacturer AutoX’s 18-month research and development process at its manufacturing plant, in Port Elizabeth, the company launched its gel-based batteries for the... 


Pandemic negatively affects vessel testing
27th November 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The negative impact of Covid-19 on the local economy has resulted in a significant decrease in the testing of air-pressure vessels, says air compression products and services provider Tru... 


MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS 
The Fluke ii900 reduces leak detection time and improves reliability on the production line
Leak detection creates ease of maintenance
13th November 2020

Test and management service provider Comtest introduced the Fluke ii900, a handheld sonic industrial imager that enables maintenance to quickly locate air, steam, gas and vacuum leaks in compressed... 


PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventive maintenance usually starts with non-destructive testing, often through visual inspections, ultrasonic wall-thickness testing or x-ray testing
Preventive maintenance an active solution
13th November 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

In large operating plants, whether power generation, or petrochemicals, rope access specialists Skyriders strongly recommends that clients carry out preventive, rather than reactive, maintenance.... 


PREVENTION BETTER THAN CURE 
Companies can minimise the risk of costly reactive maintenance as reactive maintenance only addresses problems as it arises
Maintenance saves companies’ bottom line
13th November 2020

With economic uncertainty levels reaching an all-time high, it is necessary to find creative and resilient ways to reduce budgets while boosting the bottom line. Preventive maintenance is often one... 


A THOROUGH JOB
Creating a preventive maintenance plan at regular intervals, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, is of great importance
Preventive measures vital for ‘new normal’ commercial operations
13th November 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, facilities management service provider Facilities Management (FM) Solutions points out that companies need to create a preventive maintenance plan for the... 


CLEAN PAPER 
Equipment malfunctions in pulp and paper mills can, in most instances, be traced back to poor maintenance
Machine maintenance in paper mills made easy
13th November 2020

Volatile global economic conditions and even tougher regulations are making it increasingly difficult for pulp and paper producers to protect their operating margins. As a result, mills are looking... 


RORY REID
MPT are well-known for our critical power solutions, but need to grow the market awareness of our ideal HVAC applications in the data centre arena
Cooling equipment to increase energy efficiency of data centres
6th November 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

There is a significant push to provide energy efficient technologies for data centre applications to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce energy costs. Consequently, data centres can save... 


LIGHTING THE WAY
ECOBAY has a long lifetime and requires low maintenance, as lamps do not need to be replaced for more than 10 years
Company releases efficient lighting range
6th November 2020

Lighting technology manufacturer BEKA Schréder last month announced the launch of the ECOBAY, a light-emitting-diode (LED) lighting range with a high return on investment. According to BEKA... 


AUTOMATION AT HOME
Coviva is a wireless, smart home control and retrofit technology system that can be used to retrofit older buildings with smart automation solutions
Noticeable growth in smart home market
6th November 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

There has been noteworthy growth in the local smart home and building automation market in the past three years, owing to the growing demand for energy efficiency, says automation solutions... 


PERFORMANCE PRIORITISATION
AfriSam is the pioneer of producing highly extended concrete without compromising performance parameters
Emphasis placed on supplying products to address industry issues
30th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s civil structures are in dire need of improved performance and longevity, hence building materials company AfriSam’s emphasis on supplying quality products that “go beyond current... 


THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
The DBSA sees roads infrastructure and other transport sector infrastructure as key to stimulating economic growth and social inclusion
Bank to play pivotal role in recovery plan
30th October 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

State-owned development finance institution Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is looking to accelerate playing a meaningful role in the economic recovery of the country by assisting in... 


COMPLETE SOLUTION
The Grundfos PS.R complete pumping station with tanks, pumps and controls
Pump energy efficiency, maintenance critical to address water scarcity
16th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Although not many realise it, South Africa is an arid country and there is a pressing need to address water scarcity, which is why pump manufacturer Grundfos places such emphasis on energy... 


DEWATERING SOLUTIONS 
WEDA D drainage pumps are designed to pump water containing abrasive solids of 4 mm to 12 mm diameter
Dewatering solutions suited for versatile applications
9th October 2020

Industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco’s WEDA electric submersible pump series offers dewatering solutions for the construction, industrial, agriculture, emergency and maintenance sectors,... 


New system creates predictive maintenance
9th October 2020

Water technology company Xylem Africa has announced the launch of the Flygt MAS 801 Pump Monitoring system. 


VERSATILE HOISTING
These hoists, which offer swift lifting and lowering speeds for increased productivity, are designed to safely handle rated loads between 2.5 t and 50 t
Lifting equipment provides reliability, increased productivity
9th October 2020

Included in equipment supplier Becker Mining South Africa’s range of equipment manufacturer Kito lifting equipment, is the durable Kito high-speed CB manual chain hoist series, which is suitable... 


SAFE HARBOUR
Flammable fuel is unloaded for bulk storage and handling at a bulk fuel offloading wharf, as DoseTech supplied a complete fire-protection system
Company supplies fire-protection systems to harbour facility
9th October 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Special fire-risk protection equipment supplier DoseTech has supplied a comprehensive fire-protection system to a new bulk fuel offloading wharf that is being built at the Port of Ngqura harbour,... 


EXPLOSION PROTECTION 
The MRS supplied flameproof pumps are designed and manufactured strong enough to contain an explosion and prevent a flame or heat from escaping that could ignite mine damps
Flameproof double pump set installed for mine
9th October 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial solutions provider Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) commissioned an underground double configuration flameproof pump set in August, at a colliery in Mpumalanga, to dewater its... 


EASY ACCESS 
The Dura range of peristaltic pumps use a one piece flange design for greater strength and integrity as well as an easy access hose change
Local provider joins forces with global pumps supplier
9th October 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial solutions provider Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) has teamed up with industrial equipment supplier Verder Pumps South Africa as a service and distribution partner. 


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