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Liqui Moly range offered for automotive industry
8th December 2023

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Liqui Moly range of oils, additives and care products includes a highly efficient sealant remover that ensures thorough cleaning of mechanical components and... 


Tips of the trade for successful gasket sealing
29th June 2023

Gaskets play a vital role in engines, stopping dust and dirt, fluids, gases, and electrostatic discharges. Pratley, a leader in high-performance adhesives, offers valuable tips for utilising its... 


Pepperl+Fuchs’ explosion-protected polyamide control units allow full control
1st June 2023

(Virtual Showroom): The new range of control units from Pepperl+Fuchs allows users to literally have everything under control. Designed with type of protection Ex de eb, the LRP series models offer... 


A ‘one-stop shop’ for adaptors and reducers
10th January 2023

Struggling to find a certain size thread adaptor or reducer for your application? “We have an enormously large range and high availability. If you are looking for any type of adaptor or reducer of... 


SUPPORT The innovative product is designed for underground mines prone to seismic activity
With deep gold mines in mind, new yielding anchor sees the light
6th September 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

With South Africa’s deep gold mines in mind, support-solution company Fabchem Mining has designed a new yielding tendon, which can be used underground to support areas prone to seismic activity.... 


Cost-effective electrical termination solutions for the construction industry
27th July 2022

Pratley has a range of cost-effective electrical solutions available to assist contractors in a recovering construction industry. “It is important that one does not compromise on quality in favour... 


Saving on repair costs using automotive DIY adhesives
18th July 2022

A range of versatile, high-performance DIY adhesive products for the automotive sector is available from Pratley. The range is ideal for various quick, on-the-spot automotive repairs, especially... 


a black electrical junction box made of tough, corrosion-resistant engineering plastic by Pratley
Cost-effective electrical termination solutions for construction industry
10th June 2022

Industrial products and adhesives manufacturer Pratley offers a range of cost-effective electrical solutions available to assist contractors in a recovering construction industry. “It is important... 


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Global sector poised to grow, says report
3rd June 2022

Apropos, a latest report published by research membership organisation ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm Future Market Insights, the global demand for gaskets and seals is... 


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Correct choice of seals, gaskets can prevent failures
3rd June 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Seals and gaskets must be correctly selected, as the failure of seals and gaskets can endanger human life, as well as potentially causing significant financial losses, particularly in critical... 


Cost-effective electrical termination solutions for the construction industry
24th May 2022

Pratley has a range of cost-effective electrical solutions available to assist contractors in a recovering construction industry. “It is important that one does not compromise on quality in favour... 


Get the job done efficiently with Atlas Copco’s smart surface dewatering solutions
16th May 2022

Atlas Copco’s innovative surface dewatering pump ranges are defined by high performance, reliability, long lifecycle and ease of use, making them the preferred choice of countless industries that... 


Manufacturer to showcase unique adhesive and mineral solutions at NAMPO 2022
12th May 2022

Agriculture and farming is a significant growth market for South African manufacturer Pratley, which will display its full range of adhesive and mineral products at two independent stands at this... 


The evolution of Pratley’s Flameproof Cast Iron Junction Box
19th October 2021

Pratley has been manufacturing flameproof junction boxes since the 1960s. Over the years, it has refined the design of these enclosures, making Pratley’s cast iron flameproof junction boxes... 


DIY auto repair products for Transport Month
27th September 2021

With Transport Month coming up in October, Pratley is showcasing its range of versatile and cost-effective DIY adhesive products for the automotive sector. These products are ideal for various... 


Wide range of LOCTITE® instant and structural bonding adhesives available from BI
20th July 2021

Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) carries a wide range of instant and structural bonding adhesives throughout its extensive branch network in South Africa, reports Offer Marketing... 


Anglo explores 3D printing to boost supply chain efficiencies, support local businesses
27th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

Diversified miner Anglo American has partnered with the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and US-based technology company Ivaldi Group, to explore opportunities to... 


DIVERSE APPLICATIONS
The OPTIWAY is suitable for use in various industrial environments, including underground haulage, outdoor mining areas, and others
Company introduces robust luminaire
14th May 2021

Industrial lighting solutions provider BEKA Schréder has introduced “one of the most versatile and reliable” industrial light-emitting diode (LED) bulkhead luminaires: the OPTIWAY. The luminaire... 


DIY GASKET MAKER
The Pratley RTV Silicone Grey Gasket Maker is ideal for gasket making in the automotive repair market
Silicone gasket maker for DIY and automotive repair market
14th May 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Industrial and do-it-yourself (DIY) adhesive producer Pratley’s latest innovation for cost-effective DIY and professional auto repairs, the Room Temperature Vulcanisation (RTV) silicone grey gasket... 


STORAGE CONDITIONS 
Gaskets are often treated as an afterthought, often even ordered last, when in fact it is one of the most critical parts of any application to ensure a plant functions properly
Ideal gasket storage and maintenance of plant is crucial
14th May 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Inadequate storage and the mishandling of gaskets, as well as inaccurate gasket material selection for an application – often treated as trivial or an afterthought – can be critical in precluding... 


The TECWAT double-eccentric, flanged butterfly valve with dry shaft from TECOFI
New valves for water and mining sectors
7th May 2021

French company TECOFI has introduced two new valves for the water market as well as an adapted solution for the transport of abrasive fluids in the mining industry. Double-eccentric butterfly valve 


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... 


The electrical junction box with 10 entries
The electrical junction box with 10 entries
6th October 2020

A rectangular-shaped junction box is available from Pratley that is both Ex e and IP68 certified. Known as the Enviro Rectangular Junction Box, this is an extremely tough, reinforced ten-way... 


The IPD steel spacer plate for the CAT 3500 series engines
Steel spacer plate for CAT 3500 engines, now available in South Africa
22nd September 2020

A new steel spacer plate is now available for CAT 3500 series engines. The part is said to be more corrosion-resistant than the standard aluminium or cast iron product and includes a number of... 


The Apex SR 9000 is designed to be lightweight yet resilient
Lightweight heavy duty door allows easy access
3rd July 2020

A locally manufactured heavy duty insulated impact door promises ease of use and safe, damage-free access for personnel and equipment. The door is suitable for applications where both pedestrian... 


TIGHT FIT The Teadit glad packing is packed tightly around the shaft of a pump or valve to seal the moving shaft from the housing component
New gland packing reduces emissions
15th May 2020 By: Halima Frost

Companies looking to lower emissions can now buy sealing solutions manufacturer Teadit’s 2236 gland packing in South Africa from gasket manufacturer and distributor Absolut Gasket. Gland packing is... 


EVER EVOLVING
BMG has launchd its Evolution fully-coated isolation gaskets which offer improved leakage rates and safe and reliable performance in high-pressure applications
New isolation gasket offers improved leakage rates
15th May 2020

Early this year, engineering components provider BMG launched its Evolution fully-coated isolation gaskets which was designed to meet the demand for sealing and isolation products in the oil and... 


PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD
The Loctite 518 gasket sealant pen combines the leak-fighting properties of 518 flange sealant with a roll-on applicator
Steady increase in gasket sealant sales
15th May 2020 By: Halima Frost

Since the launch of adhesive manufacturer Loctite’s 518 gasket sealant pen in South Africa last year, local distributors have shown a steady increase in sales. The Loctite 518 gasket sealant pen... 


Heavy duty traffic door is still lightweight
7th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The locally manufactured Apex SR 9000 heavy duty insulated impact door opens easily, operates smoothly and allows safe, damage free passage for personnel and equipment. Known for its lightweight... 


DON’T BLOW A GASKET
The new room temperature vulcanising silicone gasket maker compound is temperature resistant from -50 ºC to 300 ºC for short periods
Good agricultural sales expected post lockdown
1st May 2020 By: Darren Parker

The outbreak of Covid-19 and the consequent initial 21-day national lockdown in South Africa, which has since been extended by two weeks, caused a slowdown in sales for almost every sector in South... 


3 Ways in which Pipe Joining Solutions Benefit the HVAC Industry
30th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Victaulic Regional Manager, Marcel Ley, explores some of the ways in which Victaulic solutions are providing tangible efficiencies for the South African HVAC sector. 1. Supporting a Greener Future 


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... 


Pratley doubles up on its presence at NAMPO 2020
Pratley doubles up on its presence at NAMPO 2020
6th March 2020

Well-known for its high-performance adhesives, Pratley also produces and distributes agricultural products. Hence they are a proud exhibitor at Grain SA’s NAMPO Harvest Day 2020 at Bothaville from... 


STICK IT
Pratley's silicone gasket maker has been well received by the automotive sector
Silicone gasket maker well received
6th December 2019 By: Halima Frost

Since launching its RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, industrial products and adhesives manufacturer Pratley says there has been a positive uptake by the automotive component and maintenance sectors. The... 


Pratley road-trip survival kit
Pratley road-trip survival kit
13th November 2019

With the Festive Season just around the corner, many families are planning their long-awaited family vacations. Pratley has compiled a recommended road-trip survival kit for those unforeseen... 


PUMP IT UP
New pneumatic components are creating cost-effective solutions
Pneumatic components reduce plant costs
18th October 2019

Growing demand for greater functionality and capability means that the latest pneumatic components are becoming increasingly complex. With this notion in mind, plant engineers seeking... 


Automechanika Johannesburg Set to Witness Turkish Clout in Supplier Industry
17th September 2019

Known as Europe's fifth largest manufacturer in the automotive main industry, and the producer of the most strategic parts for the automotive supplier industry, Turkey is getting ready to attend... 


NOFIRNO gasket for manholes withstands heavy-duty fire test
28th August 2019

Beele Engineering successfully subjected NOFIRNO gaskets for manholes to A-0 fire test Aalten, The Netherlands, August 2019 - Manholes onboard ships or in industrial or offshore plants are... 


Company reduces costs, improves efficiency
9th August 2019

Technical solutions provider BMG’s global fluid sealing products manufacturer Garlock products – along with the company’s technical expertise, on-site maintenance, emission monitoring and repair... 


IMPROVING LIVES
The programme will contribute towards the country’s economy and provide skills and opportunities in the sealing industry
Learnership programme in sealing industry reaping fruit
9th August 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Since the introduction of sealing products manufacturer KLINGER Mzansi’s training academy in 2017, the company has received continuous enquiries from companies about the learnership programme... 


SENSOR SAFE Pratley’s Gasket Maker is a room-temperature-vulcanising silicone that does not contain acetic acid, which attacks the brass and copper components in vehicle sensors
Adhesive in demand
26th July 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

The demand for adhesives manufacturer Pratley’s new flange sealant and gasket maker has been so positive that the company had to “dramatically revise” its stock levels since its launch in February... 


Pratley drives products for the automotive sector
Pratley drives products for the automotive sector
24th July 2019

Pratley’s products for the automotive sector range from Pratley Steel Putty to Pratley RTV Silicone Gasket Maker. Both of these products have found wide acceptance in the automotive sector, Pratley... 


Suited for all conditions
29th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Victaulic, the global leader in mechanical pipe joining and flow control solutions, go to great lengths to ensure that its products meet the highest industry standards, and have for decades allowed... 


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