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5 Tips to help you leave the cold behind this winter
10th June 2022

Judging by what we have seen so far, it is safe to say that we can expect an icy winter this year. For many of us, winter is also when we discover a few more cracks and crannies in our houses for... 


A quick guide to foamed chemicals in high-pressure pumping equipment
8th June 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Foamed chemicals are used for various applications and industries where high-pressure pumping equipment is employed. Most commonly, foam allows chemicals to cling to certain... 


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Supplier provides innovative cleaning method
20th May 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Cleaning chemicals supplier O3 Chemicals has developed two cleaning chemicals specifically for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR)  equipment, the first of which is... 


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Galena Complex, US
13th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A silver mine in Idaho’s prolific Silver Valley, in the US. 


Energy costs getting out of hand? Pay less with waste heat recovery
28th April 2022

Businesses that rely heavily on refrigeration for their day-to-day operations are painfully aware that even the slightest inefficiencies can make a significant impact on their electricity costs,... 


Inventus Designs develops high-output water-harvesting device
18th March 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Innovative mechanical design services firm Inventus Designs is developing a new water harvesting product intended to produce water in areas that are affected by water shortages. The project, which... 


Qualified plumbers help property owners realise full benefit of heat pumps
23rd February 2022

Heat pumps have become extremely popular considering the significant savings in electricity that they provide property owners – whether for industrial, commercial or residential applications.... 


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Use of synthetic lubricants growing in local industry
11th February 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Synthetic lubricant use in the local industry as a viable alternative to conventional, hydrocarbon- and mineral-based lubricants is gaining momentum, says industrial equipment and consumables... 


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Company unveils new inhibitor for turbine and gearbox oils
11th February 2022

Corrosion control technology company Cortec’s newest lubricant additive offers advanced corrosion protection and compatibility for ashless oil systems. This is valuable for gearboxes, turbines, and... 


S600 - Look Inside - Right Hand
Artic Driers - internationally connected, locally focused
28th January 2022

Artic Driers is a family owned and operated company with a 30-year history in the compressed air treatment industry. It operates from a spacious distribution and manufacturing base close to... 


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Planned maintenance ensures dependable industrial HVAC systems
26th January 2022

Faulty or inefficient air conditioning systems in large mobile equipment on mines, and at quarries and bulk earthworks sites can lead to costly loss of production. Harsh operating conditions and... 


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Ultrasonic imaging camera detects compressed air leaks and electrical discharge
14th January 2022

Ultrasonic imaging is a relatively new technology that can help industrial companies maximise uptime, efficiency and safety, with applications in the detection of compressed air discharge or leaks,... 


Red Rock records encouraging drill results at Kenya gold project
7th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Natural resource development company Red Rock Resources has announced encouraging results from the first batch of 950 samples from its recently completed 2021 Phase 1 reverse circulation (RC)... 


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Transforming manufacturing through mixed reality technology
9th December 2021

Johannes Kanis, Cloud and Enterprise Business Group Lead at Microsoft South Africa The global mixed reality market is expected to hit the $3.6 billion mark by 2025, a significant increase from the... 


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Mahindra adds refrigeration unit to its line-up of specialist bakkies
29th November 2021 By: Irma Venter

Mahindra has added a refrigeration unit to its line-up of specialist bakkies, which includes the Pik Up Ambulance, the Pik Up Mining Specification bakkie and the Pik Up Game Viewer.  All these... 


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Company guide to pressure vessels
26th November 2021

Whether it is wet or dry, indoor or outdoor storage, or even above or below 15 psi, pressure vessels manufacturer Tru Compressors advises that customers need to consult with a knowledgeable... 


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On-site oxygen production helps save costs
19th November 2021

Oxygen is critical to a variety of industries and is used in a range of applications, such as improving the control of heating patterns, increasing furnace efficiencies by lowering fuel consumption... 


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Five South African-German projects recognised for energy efficiency
12th November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Energy Efficiency Showcase and Awards Event, held on November 12, recognised five projects that use German technologies to enhance energy efficiency in South African industry and buildings. The... 


Picture of an mobile electrical air compressor designed by Atlas Copco called the e-air compressor
Mobile e-air compressor suitable for niche markets
5th November 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Given global demand for carbon-neutral products, industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco Industrial Southern Africa is increasing its range of electric equipment, such as its mobile e-air... 


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Daimler Buses creates mobile 3D printing centre for spare parts
27th October 2021 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Buses and its service brand Omniplus have created a mobile printing centre for the decentralised production of three-dimensional (3D) printed spare parts in order to provide bus customers... 


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Helping to optimise compressed air systems
22nd October 2021

A number of solutions are available to help users to maximise the efficiency of compressed air installations through improved reliability and availability and reductions in energy consumption and... 


Australian miners committed to net zero carbon - industry bodies
4th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has reaffirmed the resource sector’s ambitions to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 in support of the goals of the Paris Agreement. MCA CEO Tania... 


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... 


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Shallow Reefs Gold hoping to announce capital raise out of North America
18th August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

In the next few weeks, Shallow Reefs Gold is hoping to be able to announce what it describes as a fairly significant capital raise out of North America after being very active in the capital... 


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Integrated Air Solutions - Compressed air systems
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: Founded in 2016, Integrated Air Solutions (IAS) is the exclusive regional sales and service partner for ELGi Equipment Limited, a leading global air... 


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Air compressor range aims to increase business profitability
22nd July 2021

A new smart rotary screw air compressor adopts advanced technology from Europe and uses leading brands in its main spare parts configuration to ensure good stability, high efficiency, low noise and... 


AGCO Africa sets a new benchmark in combine harvesters as it launches the Fendt IDEAL range
21st July 2021

A new benchmark in combine harvesters has been introduced locally by AGCO Africa with the launch of the Fendt IDEAL range. Developed from the ground up, AGCO Africa worked closely with its global... 


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Queensland miners going green - report
15th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Queensland Resources Council’s (QRC) latest State of the Sector report shows more than 70% of CEOs surveyed were now investing in low emission technology (LET) research compared to 40% in 2019,... 


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... 


EASY ACCESS
The air compressors are accessible through the Internet of Things and can provide real-time operating and performance data anywhere globally
New range launched in March
9th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Compressor manufacturer Mattei launched its 55 kW, 75 kW and 90 kW range of Rotary Vane Xtreme Inverter- (RVXi-) controlled air compressors at a live online streaming event from Mattei’s global... 


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,... 


STANDARD PROCEDURE The machines get a minor service after 2 000 hours and a major service after 8 000 hours
Compressors to be used in a project in Mpumalanga
9th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

As the authorised distributor of compressor manufacturer Detroit Air Compressors’ SR Eco Series, compressed air equipment supplier and service provider Tru Compressor Solution will supply two large... 


Good practice compressed air systems approach
Good practice compressed air systems approach
8th July 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The most difficult part about starting the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) journey is taking that first step. The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) has made... 


New range of energy efficient, compact compressors from CompAir
New energy efficient, compact compressor range
2nd July 2021

A series of new oil-lubricated, rotary screw compressors are said to offer best-in-class, energy-efficient performance in a compact design. Part of the CompAir L-Series range, the new compressors... 


Danfoss showcases its expertise in partnership with Eurocool HVAC roadshows
22nd June 2021

Danfoss, a market leader in the manufacture of variable speed drives, soft starters, refrigeration components, compressors and switches, recently took part in a number of different road shows... 


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... 


The Furukawa DCR22 drill rig developed in partnership with ELB Equipment
New drill rig specially developed for local requirements
14th May 2021

A new down-the-hole crawler drill rig has been designed specifically for Southern African drilling conditions. Local mining equipment supplier ELB Equipment partnered with Japanese drill rig... 


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)... 


GETTING HAMMERED The Top Hammer XL drilling system expands the hole size range of top hammer drilling up to 178 MM
New drill promises better efficiency
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions launched its new Top Hammer XL large-hole drilling system for large-scale surface mining and quarry applications through a global... 


AGCO Africa sets a new benchmark in combine harvesters as it launches the Fendt IDEAL range
23rd April 2021

A new benchmark in combine harvesters has been introduced locally by AGCO Africa with the launch of the Fendt IDEAL range. Developed from the ground up, AGCO Africa worked closely with its global... 


Xtreme Injection Technology delivers a quantum leap in energy efficiency levels (kW/m3, kW/100 scfm) for fixed and VSD rotary air compressors
19th April 2021

For over a century, Mattei, has built some of the most advanced and durable oil-lubricated air compressors found anywhere in the world. Since the 1950’s, Mattei’s proprietary rotary Vane Technology... 


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... 


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... 


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