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WEDA S pump being used outdoors
New pumps series now available
8th October 2021

Multinational manufacturing company Atlas Copco has extended the WEDA electric submersible pump series to include slurry, drainage and sludge units, which feature several enhancements in a bid to... 


Atlas Copco partners with distributor, BMG Mozambique, to support customers in the region
27th August 2021

In keeping with their customer-centric mind-set, Atlas Copco business areas, Power Technique and Compressor Technique, ensure seamless product and service delivery to their customers in Mozambique... 


Image of the HiLight H6+ LED light tower unit from Atlas Copco
LED light towers for demanding environments
26th August 2021

A new range of light-emitting-diode (LED) light towers is said to combine efficiency, performance and reliability with low operational costs, reduced noise levels and safety – providing lighting... 


Atlas Copco’s ZenergiZe ZBC solar application
Clean, quiet battery energy storage systems
22nd July 2021

A range of battery energy storage systems promises zero fuel consumption, zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and zero noise. Such systems present a simpler way to capture and store renewable... 


Image of the AIRCUBE compressor room from AtlasCopco
Novel containerised compressor room offers plug-and-play system
9th July 2021

A new way of delivering compressed air has been made available, with the development of a containerised system that houses a complete compressor room in a standard 20-foot or 40-foot shipping... 


CATERS FOR ALL
The company’s high head pumps range comprises the PAS dry prime pump and the VAR wet prime pump.
Range standardised for mining and construction
9th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

In 2020 Atlas Copco Power Technique announced the launch of its PAC H centrifugal pump range, which consists of four models, for high-pressure applications. The pumps have been designed to reduce... 


Further investments in compressor range made
9th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Rand-Air, an established provider of air, nitrogen, power, flow, steam boiler and lighting solutions, further invested in the XATS1200 compressors in its fleet in April.   The compressors,... 


RAND-AIR’S BOILER SOLUTIONS
Rand-Air offers a well-planned and strategic steam boiler rental solution which provides swift, yet reliable 24/7 availability for the production process.
Steam boilers a vital rental solution
4th June 2021

Air, nitrogen, power, flow pumps and lighting solutions provider Rand-Air, part of the global leading provider of compressed air, power, steam and nitrogen rental equipment and services global... 


Atlas Copco to acquire German vacuum solutions provider
31st May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Swedish multinational manufacturing company Atlas Copco will be acquiring specialised vacuum systems and solutions provider Arpuma. The acquisition will enable Atlas to grow its systems and... 


Atlas Copco's RTEX pneumatic breaker is safe and comfortable to handle
Lightweight pneumatic breakers offer performance and efficiency
21st May 2021

A range of lightweight, handheld pneumatic breakers have been designed to operate for longer while using less air, offering a balance between high performance, efficiency and comfort. Atlas Copco... 


A surface rock drill from Atlas Copco
Ergonomic rock drill prioritises operator comfort
7th May 2021

A range of surface rock drills have been specifically designed to ensure operator comfort and safety. Combining an ergonomic design with smart technology, Atlas Copco’s Surface Rock Drill (SRD)... 


The XRHS 650 PACE air compressor from Atlas Copco
Intuitive air compressors promise unparalleled performance
15th April 2021

A range of air compressors designed to include an intuitive electronic pressure regulation system is said to deliver unrivalled performance, efficiency, reliability, versatility and serviceability... 


TWINPOWER GENERATOR The TwinPower 1 000 kVA generator is a containerised 2 x 500 kVA generator unit
New tech enables generators to synchronise interoperably
9th April 2021 By: Zandile Mavuso

As technology is improving, newer controllers have been introduced to the market. This has seen portable air compressors and generator rental company Rand-Air generators having been fitted with... 


Atlas Copco NGP+ nitrogen generators offer on-site delivery of 99.999% pure nitrogen
Nitrogen generators deliver up to 99.999% pure nitrogen on-site, while reducing costs
8th April 2021

Nitrogen is an essential requirement in a number of applications such as chemical manufacturing, food and beverage processing and packaging, electronics, pharmaceuticals and laser cutting, which... 


Atlas Copco’s PAS pump boasts dry prime capabilities enabling users to start pumping immediately
Centrifugal dewatering surface pumps promise cost-savings and efficient solutions
1st April 2021

A range of pump solutions that offer high performance and efficient operation is designed to maximise productivity and production while reducing operating costs and minimising impact on the... 


SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Rand-Air is supplying a gold-processing and refinery plant with three electric oil-free compressors on a long-term rental basis
Compressors are worth ‘their weight in gold’
12th March 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Rand-Air recently secured a repeat hire with a long-standing customer in the mining industry; when underground compressors were required, Rand-Air met the customer’s specific requirements, explains... 


The ZenergiZe energy storage system from Atlas Copco
Clean, quiet energy storage
29th January 2021

A new modular energy storage solution using high-density lithium-ion batteries has recently been unveiled. Atlas Copco asserts that its new ZenergiZe energy storage system offers optimum... 


COATED AND COVERED The impellers on the pumps are coated and highly durable, making them able to withstand corrosive materials, to a point
Supplier extends range, suitable for various sectors
29th January 2021 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Air compressor, pumps and generator rental supplier Rand-Air has introduced two robust and durable pump ranges suitable for use in a variety of applications, including within the mining sector.... 


FLSmidth in talks to buy Thyssenkrupp's mining unit
15th January 2021 By: Reuters

FLSmidth is in negotiations with German engineering group Thyssenkrupp to acquire its mining business, the Danish mining equipment maker said on Friday. The negotiations are at a non-binding stage,... 


RTEX PNEUMATIC BREAKERS 
The breakers have a breaking power that matches much heavier top class 30 to 35 kg breakers
Pneumatic breakers increase efficiency and productivity
27th November 2020

The powerful, lightweight and ergonomic RTEX and TEX pneumatic breaker ranges from industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco exemplify abalance between high performance and high comfort, says... 


The SRB HA smart battery nutrunner from Atlas Copco Tools
Smart battery nutrunner offers cordless high torque bolt tightening
25th November 2020

A new range of cordless smart battery nutrunners promises safer, faster, cost-efficient and traceable high torque bolt tightening for critical applications in the energy sector. Installation and... 


AHEAD OF THE CURVE 
By ensuring that the dealership keeps up to date with the latest technology from Atlas Copco, Zenith now supplies the mine with the “cutting-edge” compact and efficient HiLight LED units
Dealer maintains Northern Cape stronghold
23rd October 2020

Atlas Copco dealer Zenith Mining and Industrial Supplies recently secured an order from one of their longstanding key mining customers in the Northern Cape for the supply of five Atlas Copco... 


DIG DEEP 
Geogroup rigs range from being able to drill 200 m holes to 2 000 m holes
Service provider returns to exploration
16th October 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With an existing and substantial fleet of exploration drill rigs, geotechnical service specialist Geogroup intends to get back to the exploration space. “Geomech Africa, a subsidiary company of... 


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,... 


Automotive training programme resumes
25th September 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), in partnership with automotive sector enterprise development company Filpro, has resumed its R2-million support programme aimed at growing the... 


NO POWER NO PROBLEM
The diesel-driven PAS/VAR range of pumps is ideal for areas where power is not available
Rental pump option preserves capital
11th September 2020 By: Darren Parker

Portable air and power rental company Rand-Air, a subsidiary of industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco, has introduced the Weda range of dewatering pumps to its suite of rental options to... 


Automotive training programme resumes
8th September 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), in partnership with automotive sector enterprise development company Filpro, has resumed its R2-million support programme aimed at growing the... 


Gender diversity needed in industry
28th August 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Even though the equipment rental and construction sector is still male-dominated, the landscape is changing, says compressor and generator supplier Rand-Air GM Kim Coetzee. “. . . about 48% of this... 


Water for All provides borehole in Mathabatha
14th August 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water for All, comprising a consortium of Atlas Copco, Rand Air and Epiroc, has installed a new borehole in Mathabatha, in Limpopo, to alleviate a shortage of water and bolster sanitation and... 


Atlas Copco’s HiLight range of LED light towers
LED light towers focus on performance and efficiency
7th August 2020

A light emitting diode (LED) tower range that aims to combine performance, efficiency and low operational costs is seen as an ideal solution for applications in the construction, roadworks, mining,... 


MEETING MARKET DEMANDS
Rand-Air offer diesel-driven pumps for when power is not available at the source that meet the needs of the undersupplied market for high-head pumps
Pump rentals effective contingency plan to ensure food security
7th August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

When a pump used for agricultural applications fails, it poses a significant risk to the food production cycle, revenue generation and, ultimately, the food supply chain during a time when South... 


Revathi Equipment Limited
Revathi Equipment Limited
24th July 2020

India’s leading blast hole drill manufacturer enters the African Market   Revathi Equipment Limited (REL) is India’s leading manufacturer of high power range of blast hole drills for mining and... 


ELECTRIC ENERGY
Electricity is the most prevalent energy source for industrial compressed-air production and accounts for up to 80% of the life-cycle cost of a compressor
Manufacturer offers solutions for energy efficiency
10th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

With a concentrated effort and focus on improving energy efficiency, industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco offers a variety of compressed-air solutions. “Electricity is the most prevalent... 


Medical gas distribution systems from BeaconMedæs
Medical air solutions for health care facilities
26th June 2020

The supply of medical air to theatres and hospital beds is critical to patient safety and care and is considered a vital life support service. Medical air is classified as a pharmaceutical product... 


CRAIG SWART
The new compressor units are ideally suited for applications such as mineral exploration drilling, geothermal drilling, construction and blast hole drilling
New compressors provide faster drilling, reduced fuel costs
19th June 2020

Compressor and generator supplier Rand-Air has acquired two Atlas Copco DrillAir Y1260 variable high pressure (21 bar to 35 bar) compressors. This new technology – from the world’s leading... 


Wendy Buffa-Pace
Atlas Copco appoints Wendy Buffa-Pace as MD
28th April 2020 By: Donna Slater

Industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco has appointed Wendy Buffa-Pace, who has more than 17 years’ experience within the Atlas Copco group, as MD. She has served as Atlas Copco sub-Sahara... 


The Xbox compressor offers multiple functionality
Air compressor offers selection of operations
8th April 2020

A range of optimised size-to-flow air compressors aims to provide a simple, efficient, robust and reliable machine that delivers optimal performance in stringent working environments. Atlas Copco... 


BLUE SKY AT NIGHT The drilling programme if successful holds the potential to expand the project form a single deposit to a multi-deposit uranium district
Uranium exploration programme announced
3rd April 2020

TSX-listed Blue Sky Uranium last month announced that the company had started a 4 500 m reverse circulation drilling exploration programme at its wholly-owned Amarillo Grande uranium/vanadium... 


The PAS automatic dry self-priming centrifugal open-frame pump
Promising prime pump efficiency
27th March 2020

A range of fully automatic dry self-priming centrifugal open-frame pumps aims to lower operating costs and increase productivity in the pump industry. The fit-for-purpose pump systems are designed... 


DOING THE HOLE JOB
The geotechnical investigations required the drilling of two holes in the North pit and five in the South pit at depths of between 300 m and 500 m
Geotechnical drilling improves safety at phosphate mine
20th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

Drilling company Geomech Africa, part of geotechnical services holding company GeoGroup, has completed its geotechnical investigation at phosphate product producer and distributor Foskor’s... 


New Rand-Air GM to build further on the company’s firm foundation
15th January 2020

Since its inception in 1973, Rand-Air has been driven by a simple yet highly effective operational ethos – to exceed customer expectations at all times. The company has underpinned this with a... 


Rest assured with Atlas Copco’s standby QES65 generator
15th January 2020

In a bid to enhance guest experiences and combat the Nelspruit region’s disruptive electricity outages, André De Goede, founder and owner of The Rest Guesthouse, made the smart decision to purchase... 


Atlas Copco draws attention to mens’ health through Movember
Atlas Copco draws attention to mens’ health through Movember
13th December 2019

Atlas Copco is passionate about promoting positive mental and physical health amongst its employees. Recognising the need to bring awareness to testicular and prostate cancer, the company once... 


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