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Water solutions provider opens branch in PE
2nd October 2015

Global water technology provider Xylem Water Solutions South Africa’s opened its new branch in Port Elizabeth last month, with the opening of the new facility being intended to extend the service... 


Local pumps manufacturers benefit from falling rand
2nd October 2015 By: David Oliveira

While South Africa faces a list of crises, including unstable electrical supply, stumbling economic growth and labour unrest in many sectors, the weak rand presents challenges and opportunities for... 


Ekurhuleni pumpstation project commissioned last month
2nd October 2015 By: David Oliveira

The handover of the Zulu pumpstation, in the Tsakane township on the East Rand, to the Ekhuruleni municipality took place last month, following the commissioning of three Kirloskar end-suction... 


Pumps group combines new and old technologies to raise efficiency
11th September 2015 By: Zandile Mavuso

With the aid of three-dimensional (3D) modelling as well as the collection of original data on the manufacturing and design of axial flow pumps, South African-based pumps manufacturer Brehnor Pumps... 


RUBY HEAT PUMP RANGE
The new CO2 heat pumps have an energy saving of between 65% and 75%
New CO2 heat pumps, chillers designed to meet African market needs
28th August 2015 By: Sashnee Moodley

Green cooling and heating solutions company Commercial Refrigeration Services (CRS) in June released its environment-friendly carbon dioxide (CO2) heat pumps and chillers, designed for the African... 


FIRING POWER
The Akron Conquest electric remote-controlled fire-water monitor system has a row distance of about 95 m with a fog and stream water-shape capability
Fire-water monitors enhance fire protection at local fuel tanker wharf
21st August 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Cape Town-based fire-protection technology provider DoseTech Fire aims to complete the installation of a fire protection upgrade system at the Cape Town harbour’s fuel tanker unloading wharf by the... 


Furnace vacuum installer observes wet-to-dry trend
7th August 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Vacuum furnaces are increasingly being upgraded to use dry pumps, says vacuum solutions provider Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum senior process industries marketing manager Uwe Zöllig. 


CAPABILITY ON DISPLAY
Oerlikon Leybold has showcased its energy saving capabilities at four European expos this year
Expos showcase vacuum solutions for food industry
10th July 2015

Germany-based vacuum systems manufacturer Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum has exhibited its energy efficient food-processing vacuum solutions at four renowned exhibitions across Europe. In March, the... 


Company powers two Norwegian subsea compressors
10th July 2015

New York-listed cabling solutions provider Nexans in April announced that its power umbilicals would be used to power two subsea compressors at Gullfaks oilfield, located off the coast of Norway,... 


MINIMAL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Applied Vacuum recently sold spare parts to an edible-oil distillery for the first time since the company bought the ejector 12 years ago
Locally manufactured vacuums offer cost-effective solution
10th July 2015 By: Pimani Baloyi

Steam-powered and high-pressure water-powered ejectors do not require maintenance and regular replacement, compared with regular vacuum pumps and, therefore, save clients time and money that could... 


LAUNCHED INTERNATIONALLY
Flowserve’s new liquid-ring compressor was launched at this year’s Achema expo in Germany
Company launches new liquid ring compressor
10th July 2015

New York-listed control products and services provider Flowserve Corporation last month launched a new liquid-ring compressor, the SIHI KPHX, at the 2015 Achema trade show in Germany. Flowserve... 


JOCHEN SCHMIDT
We emphasise the importance of regular maintenance and planning
Compressor manufacturer’s KZN branch expands company’s market base
10th July 2015

The South African subsidiary of German compressor manufacturer Aerzen Airgas in June launched a branch in KwaZulu-Natal, which has been growing the company’s market reach in the province and is... 


RS-SERIES COMPRESSORS
Ingersoll Rand has invested in broadening its portfolio, enhancing its energy efficient solutions and building on its proven record of reliability
New compressed air tech boosts productivity
10th July 2015

Compressed air and gas systems and solutions provider Ingersoll Rand showcased new and “revolutionary” compressed air and gas technologies, which advance the productivity, reliability and... 


SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP
Actum Group co-directors Kevin Klaff and Greg Barron
Latest range of service-friendly air motors launched
10th July 2015 By: Pimani Baloyi

Germany-based air motors manufacturer Deprag Schulz in December launched its latest Basic Line air vane motor, which features improvements to the flagship product that makes the unit more service... 


EFFICIENT SOLUTION
Air Compressor Engineering is focused on supplying energy efficient solutions and, thereby, expanding its African footprint
Compressor supplier aims to grow market reach outside South Africa
10th July 2015 By: Pimani Baloyi

Cape Town-based industrial equipment supplier Air Compressor Engineering (ACE) is exploring strategies to leverage its 36 years of experience to expand its market share on the African continent.... 


Distributor signs strategic partnership with pneumatics manufacturer
24th April 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Global electronic, mechanical and industrial equipment distributor RS Components has significantly expanded its pneumatics, hydraulics and power transmission portfolio by entering into a deep... 


Local manufacturers impelled to comply with global standards
20th March 2015 By: Jonathan Rodin

The international exposure of South African pumps manufacturers to international contractors is inspiring local pumps companies to supply products that adhere to international specifications and... 


Global pumps industry shows renewed interest in local expo
20th March 2015

The global pumps and valves manufacturing industry is showing renewed interest in this year’s Pumps, Valves and Pipes Africa Expo (PVPA), which is taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre in... 


RICHARD INGLETT AND MOHAMED TRABELSI
The transparent operational slurry pump loop model shows the inside working and dynamics of the slurry pumping system
Transparent slurry pump loop model to showcase material flow
20th March 2015

To provide mine and general industry technical staff with the opportunity to view the inside working and dynamics of a slurry pumping system, pumps manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has produced... 


Manufacturer launches optimised submersible pumps range
20th March 2015

Pumps manufacturer Grundfos recently launched an extended range of high-efficiency medium-sized submersible groundwater pumps that boast increased efficiency and improved wear resistance, which... 


Pumps specialist highlights need to mitigate AMD in SA
20th March 2015

Owing to the current acid mine drainage (AMD) crisis in South Africa, which is contributing to the country’s clean natural resources becoming scarcer, mines are being forced to look at ways to... 


ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The Expulse dampener can reduce energy consumption in an operation by up to 10%
Flexible pulsation dampener to reduce pump noise and vibration
20th March 2015

Heavy-duty industrial valve manufacturing and services provider Flowrox has launched the Flowrox Expulse flexible pulsation dampener, which is designed to assist during pump and dampener... 


ROBUST RANGE
The Grindex Bravo slurry pump range features high-wear resistance and results in reduced operating and maintenance costs
Twenty submersible slurry pumps supplied to copper mine
20th March 2015

Boksburg-based pumps supplier Integrated Pump Technology has supplied 20 Bravo 900 submersible slurry pumps and 20 M20 control panels to copper company Kamoto Copper Company, a subsidiary of... 


FLOW MONITORING
The paddle switch is made from polysulfone, a thermoplastic polymer known for toughness and stability at high temperatures and reducing maintenance
Polysulfone paddle to monitor flow in larger pipe sizes
20th March 2015

Germany-based technology company Kobold Instrumentation has manufactured a polysulfone paddle switch (PPS) that can monitor flow for nominal pipe sizes greater than NW 32. Kobold develops,... 


Pumps industry body elects first female chair, among other strategic moves
20th March 2015

Among several other positive changes that will complement the local pumps industry and its stakeholders, the Southern African Pump Systems Development Association (Sapsda) recently elected its... 


Ressano Garcia’s gas-to-power capacity rises to 400 MW as loop-line is completed
Ressano Garcia’s gas-to-power capacity rises to 400 MW as loop-line is completed
5th March 2015 By: Terence Creamer

The $200-million ‘loop line 1’ project to expand the capacity of the gas pipeline from Mozambique to South Africa has been completed, the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company... 


Improved range of heat pumps introduced
6th February 2015 By: Jonathan Rodin

Technology group Johnson Controls’ latest offering in its York YLRA pump series – the air-to-water reversible heat pump YLRA – was launched in August last year to replace the discontinued YLAE HP... 


READY TO SUPPLY Integrated Pump Technology’s warehouse stocks a range of pumps and spares inventory
Pumps supplier invests R20m in new facility
3rd October 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Newly established Boksburg-based pumps supplier Integrated Pump Technology has spent more than R20-million to build, stock and equip its new facility in the new Touchdown Industrial Park, near OR... 


SUNFLO P-1500 This gear-driven centrifugal pump delivers flows of up to 7.5 m3/h and head heights of 396 m
Popularity of centrifugal pumps range rises
3rd October 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Sales of the Sunflo range of medium-duty centrifugal pumps have been positive since independent pump supply and equipment repair company  AESPUMP South Africa was appointed as the new local... 


MAHLE WATER-FILTRATION SYSTEM
The system is automated and is used to prime and lubricate the water feed pumps
Filter unit supports pump system
3rd October 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Valve manufacturer Omsa has supplied two Mahle water-filtration systems to a local water supplier’s facilities, in Bloemfontein, in the Free State. These systems formed part of a new... 


PIUSI PITSTOP DISPENSER
The dispenser is a compact product that can safely pump diesel fuel from a container through a connection to a 12 V battery supply
Integrated pump dispensing system in use
3rd October 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Flow-measurement equipment supplier Meter Systems, a division of Set Point Group, says the Piusi Pitstop dispenser fluid-handling equipment range is being used by telecommunications company Tesuco... 


LGP20-H GASOLINE WATER PUMP The LGP20-H is designed for use in water supply and drainage applications for factories, mines, municipal facilities and field irrigation
Local supplier highlights new and long-standing ranges
3rd October 2014

Local pumps supplier Raptech introduced Chinese pumps and garden equipment manufacturer LEO’s new High Lift Series LGP20-H gasoline water pump to the local market, in July. The LGP20-H features... 


SIMPLIFICATION SEARCH
An integrated engineering approach can end the challenges of complex installation and modification tasks
Integrated pump system drives improved efficiencies
3rd October 2014

The combined use of pumps manufacturer Grundfos’ range of submersible pumps, external frequency converters and multi-pump controller system ensures a reliable way of increasing efficiencies and... 


VERDERFLEX DURA 55 PUMP
The Dura 55 expands the Dura range’s flow rates from less than 1 ℓ/hr to 15.3 m³/hr at pressures of up to 16 bar
Industrial hose pump offers 20% more performance
3rd October 2014

Alongside pumps technology company Verder Pumps South Africa’s (VPSA’s) existing range of industrial pumps, the company exhibited its new Verderflex Dura 55 peristaltic pump for optimum performance... 


NTN-SNR READY BOOSTER 125 LUBRICATOR The lubricator ensures less friction, which therefore provides for significant energy savings and extended service life of components and equipment
New corrosion-resistant lubricators suitable for use in pumps
3rd October 2014

Engineering components distributor Bearing Man Group (BMG) states that its range of NTN-SNR bearing products was extended to include a new single point lubricator, where the grease is pressurised... 


BUILT TO LAST The Lowara e-NSC series’ robust design, different bearing-frame sizes and stainless steel replaceable wear-rings ensure a long service life
New pump range a cost-effective option
3rd October 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Water technology provider Xylem Water Solutions South Africa’s range of Lowara e-NSC heavy-duty end-suction pumps are designed to deal with the most challenging water-related applications at the... 


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