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The new Comtest vibration meter picks up vibration in mechanical and high end processing facility applications
Vibration meter serves industries
9th July 2021

Testing technology provider Comtest offers its Fluke 805 vibration meter which measures overall vibration, bearing vibration and temperature simultaneously for clients such as frontline mechanical... 


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 supports World Refrigeration Day 2021
25th June 2021

Danfoss, a market leader in the manufacture of variable speed drives, soft starters, refrigeration components, compressors and switches, joins the global cooling community in commemorating the... 


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... 


HySA director Dr Sivakumar Pasupathi
HySA metal hydride tech deemed commercially viable
21st June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After a decade of research and development, a benchmarking analysis conducted by US company RCB Hydrides has confirmed the technical progress and future prospects of metal hydride (MH) projects... 


CompAir has added a number of new oil-lubricated compressors to its L-Series range
Latest range of oil-lubricated compressors
17th June 2021

A new range of oil-lubricated compressors includes air-cooled models from 55 kW to 75 kW and is available in both fixed and regulated speeds. The compressors form part of CompAir’s L-Series range... 


Autoboys helps bring Katana Paint Gun to SA market
Autoboys helps bring Katana Paint Gun to SA market
11th June 2021

02 June 2021, JOHANNESBURG — Autoboys is proud to announce that it’s helping to bring Anest Iwata’s highly respected Katana Spray Gun to South Africa’s automotive market. The Katana Spray Gun —... 


Varnish removal solution makes debut
11th June 2021

Oil major Chevron’s brand Caltex Lubricants launched a holistic solution for varnish removal in steam and gas turbines called VARTECH Industrial System Cleaner (ISC) in April this year. VARTECH... 


DRIVES FOR SECTOR
Mechatronic solutions that ensure energy savings, increased flexibility, high efficiency processes and low maintenance requirements
Advanced drive solutions reduce system costs
28th May 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s range of Danfoss electronic, mechanical and intelligent ‘mechatronic’ devices are designed to optimise automation processes and reduce energy consumption in... 


Alcoa starts trial to lower carbon footprint
Alcoa starts trial to lower carbon footprint
21st May 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government has announced a A$11.3-million investment, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), to support aluminium producer Alcoa’s A$28.2-million trial using renewable... 


FIT FOR PURPOSE 
The company’s advanced tools are designed to meet the requirements of quality and safety critical installations
Drills designed for continuous use
7th May 2021

Pneumatic drills which are lightweight and compact, with enhanced ergonomics have been designed for continuous use in the most demanding industrial applications. This range of pneumatic drills –... 


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... 


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... 


North Field East liquefied natural gas project, Qatar
North Field East liquefied natural gas project, Qatar
19th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The North Field East liquefied natural gas project is being developed as part of the first phase of the North Field expansion project. 


COMPRESSED AIR
Considering the demanding conditions and potential dangers in mines, Rand-Air has assisted in achieving a safe mining environment
Supplier aids safety record
12th March 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Air compressor, pumps and generator rental supplier Rand-Air has played a pivotal role in a South African underground gold mine’s unbroken safety record during its seven-year business relationship... 


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... 


Earlier mining activity at the underground Burnstone gold mine, where R2.3-billion is now being invested.
R2.3bn to be spent on Burnstone gold project – Sibanye-Stillwater
5th March 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Capital of R2.3-billion will be spent over 14 years on the Burnstone gold project in Mpumalanga, where two-million ounces of gold are to be mined over 21 years, Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman... 


Pumping applications like this are wide spread across all industries and buildings and are a prime target for energy savings
ABB urges greater adoption of high-efficiency motors and drives to combat climate change - global electricity consumption to be reduced by 10%
5th March 2021

In a new whitepaper published this week, ABB reveals potential for significant energy efficiency improvements in industry and infrastructure enabled by the latest and most high-efficiency motors... 


The new Obsidian Copeland semi-hermetic multiplex from Metraclark
New multiple parallel compressor rack for Freon refrigeration cycles
5th March 2021

The development of continuous refrigeration technology has led to the introduction of multiple or parallel refrigeration systems, replacing the previous individual or single compressor systems used... 


AngloGold shares strategic growth plan to unlock value across the group’s portfolio
25th February 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed gold miner AngloGold Ashanti continues to deliver on its strategy, with interim CEO Christine Ramon saying the company expects to achieve continued progress guided by a “rigorous capital... 


Non-destructive testing (NDT)
20th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

by Adri Ludick, NDT manager: WearCheck WearCheck’s advanced field services (AFS) division offers a wide range of specialist monitoring techniques which include rope testing, technical compliance... 


The digital sensor age is here
6th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Danfoss has engineered solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways—driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow, since 1933. Danfoss produces more than 250,000 products in... 


MATTEI Rotary Vane technology offers energy efficiency and cost savings
MATTEI Rotary Vane technology offers energy efficiency and cost savings
6th January 2021

On average, compressed air is responsible for 10% of industry's electricity consumption, with peaks of up to 20% of total electricity use. In addition, electricity accounts for about 80% of the... 


Expanding to the KZN Region
9th December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industrial-scale supplies of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) will soon be competitive in the KwaZulu-Natal region. Virtual Gas Network is currently setting up operations in Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) to... 


Narrabri gas project, Australia
Narrabri gas project, Australia
27th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been given environmental approval. 


SORTED The new Steinert KSS XT CLI 100 combination unit sorting plant installed at Navachab, Namibia, is the same as the one installed at the company’s new test and development centre in Pulheim, Germany
Testing plant installed at Namibian gold mine
27th November 2020 By: Darren Parker

Magnetic and sensor sorting solutions company Steinert has set up a new modular testing plant at Navachab gold mine, near Karibib, in Namibia. The company commissioned the plant last month,... 


Local company overcoming power challenges with flow battery system
27th November 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Local electronic printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Bosco is using a flow battery energy storage system alongside a rooftop solar energy and a battery management system (BMS) to keep a... 


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... 


'Flushing' out air compressor lubricants: the lifeline of air compressors
'Flushing' out air compressor lubricants: the lifeline of air compressors
26th November 2020

You know your air compressor needs a lubricant to ensure maximum uptime and performance; but with so many lubricant options on the market today, it can be difficult to know which one is best for... 


Local company battling industrial power challenges with flow battery system
Local company battling industrial power challenges with flow battery system
13th November 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Local electronic printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Bosco is using a flow battery energy storage system alongside a rooftop solar energy and a battery management system to keep a crucial... 


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... 


FULLY LOADED
The fibre-optic load-sensing bearings developed by SKF gather data such as load and stress on pumps and compressors at a distance
Fibre-optic tech monitors bearing parameters
6th November 2020 By: Halima Frost

Bearing manufacturer and distributor SKF says its fibre-optic sensing technology used in its bearings to capture their working parameters, is “a world first”. The technology provides instant access... 


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... 


Siemens Energy to help Total achieve low-emission goals for largest LNG project in Africa
16th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The project represents Mozambique’s first onshore LNG development Siemens Energy gas turbines will help generate low-emission power onsite project 


Princess Elizabeth Drydock recommissioned after upgrades
16th October 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has successfully recommissioned the Princess Elizabeth Drydock, at the Port of East London. This follows the completion of two priority capital projects... 


Narrabri gas project, Australia – update
Narrabri gas project, Australia – update
16th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has approved the A$3.6-billion Narrabri coal seam gas project. 


A view over a section of the Metric Automotive Engineering facility
Diesel engine component remanufacture saves costs
18th September 2020

Key sectors such as rail, mining, power generation and marine transport that rely on large diesel engines, are increasingly turning to diesel engine component remanufacturing services in an effort... 


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