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South African brand aQuellė ViV shapes up by winning global award
22nd October 2021

South Africa’s favourite water brand, aQuellė, is the proud global award winner for the latest edition to its range, ViV power and sports drinks. Winners of the Zenith Global 17th Global Water... 


Using the world’s first green steel to make a dump truck
Using the world’s first green steel to make a dump truck
18th October 2021 By: Bloomberg

The world’s steelmakers need a makeover. Their industry is one of the dirtiest, and it’s blamed for about 7% of global carbon emissions. The biggest producers essentially rely on the same... 


A photo of a concrete reservoir under construction
Reservior awaits commissioning
15th October 2021 By: Darren Parker

A 25 Mℓ reservoir on Dann road in Glen Marais, Kempton Park, in Gauteng, has still not been commissioned, despite being completed in November 2018 at a cost of about R48-million. Almost three years... 


Structural bearings support stadium beam joints
11th October 2021

A time-lapse video proves that Vesconite Superlube low-friction, high-load-carrying bearings perform well as sliding bearings in large structures, including soccer stadiums. The video starts... 


Image of The Kwatani spiral elevator feeder in operation on site at a diamond mine
Locally developed spiral elevator for Australian mine
7th October 2021

A specialised spiral elevator has been designed, engineered and manufactured by South African vibrating equipment specialist Kwatani. The 450 kg custom spiral elevator was developed for a mobile... 


An image of a large blue high pressure valve used in tailings pipelines strung from a hoist
New valve manufactured for tailings pipelines
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Although South African company Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) has only soft launched its new slurry knife gate high-pressure valve, the SKG-HP, it has been well received by clients. The clients intend... 


Artist’s impression of the Citation VII fitted with the extra-performing wing
Airbus announces flight demonstrator project for new technology wing
23rd September 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus announced on Wednesday that it had initiated a project to flight test what it described as an “extra-performing wing”. The platform for these tests... 


Image of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa's conveyer drives
Industrial gearboxes for highly demanding environments
22nd September 2021

Mining, whether underground or above ground, is recognised as one of the most challenging operating environments for precision-engineered industrial gearboxes.  SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa... 


Image of a Kwatani grizzly screen with cast manganese grizzly bars
Custom-designed vibrating screens for a range of applications
20th August 2021

Vibrating screens can be designed to suite a range of scalping, sizing, dewatering, drain and rinse, and desliming applications, customised to meet the needs of specific mined products and expected... 


Red 5 halfway there at King of the Hills
10th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Red 5 has reached the 50% completion milestone at its King of the Hills gold project, in Western Australia. The ASX-listed company said on Tues that first gold at the 2.4-million ounce... 


CARRY ON
BMG has designed, fabricated and installed new carriers, reducing the normal 24-week delivery period to only four weeks
Various services available to sugar mills
16th July 2021

Engineering components company BMG is working closely with KwaZulu-Natal’s sugar mill engineers in the industry’s off-crop period to refurbish and replace worn components in preparation for high... 


India gives aluminium battery a chance to take on lithium in EVs
5th July 2021 By: Bloomberg

A drive to reduce dependence on imported materials and technology, especially from China, is pushing India to invest in a battery technology that uses aluminum rather than lithium as the key... 


MAKING GROUND
The new crawler excavators introduced to the HPE portfolio are suited to earthmoving applications
New excavator suited to local mines
2nd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa says its new crawler excavator series is suited to earthmoving applications in South Africa’s mining and construction environments.  The R210 Smart Plus... 


AS GOOD AS NEW The company is required to repair two bus tube bundles and fabricate four new bus tube bundles using vital copper components
Company secures local fabrication contract
1st July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie is ordering a bill of materials to begin fabrication for a contract that it secured in October 2020, under the leadership of Thos Begbie sales engineer... 


SANEDI study looks into residential power use inefficiencies
24th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) has published a study on residential energy use, which suggests that, by improving energy efficiency in this sector, it can reduce... 


Scientists report that the planet Venus may still be geologically active
22nd June 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Scientists at North Carolina State University (NCSU) in the US have reported that they have found evidence of tectonic motion in the crust – also called the lithosphere – of the planet Venus.... 


VESCONITE ISOLATION PADS
The polymer, Vesconite, has been installed by SAM Engineering on base plates upon which its centrifugal pumps are mounted.
New isolation pads make SX plants safer
18th June 2021

The engineered polymer Vesconite, which is traditionally used for bearings, can reduce fire risks for solvent extraction (SX) plant, notes polymer developer Vesconite, adding that it has been... 


ADVANCED WEDGE-LOCKING
BMG’s Nord-Lock bolt securing system is based on wedge-locking technology, designed to secure bolted joints exposed to severe vibration and dynamic loads in extreme conditions
Product ensures bolt security for safer railways
11th June 2021

Bolt security is essential for optimum safety in all industries, particularly in the railway sector, where demands on rail lines and train components are under increasing pressure, as trains and... 


Des Sol lifting Gen 4 Jimnys to new heights
Des Sol lifting Gen 4 Jimnys to new heights
4th June 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

Automotive manufacturer Suzuki’s Jimny has amassed a loyal following in South Africa, with its new boxy Gen 4 (JB74) model eliciting much excitement in the 4x4 community. KwaZulu-Natal-based... 


16 on Bree Street
3rd June 2021

Renowned as Cape Town’s tallest, there is a phenomenal 36-storey residential tower located on the ever-popular Bree Street. Strategically situated in the CBD, it is within walking distance of... 


Big Tre Copper CEO Jan Nelson
New green copper play in Northern Cape expects to be cash positive from month two
28th May 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The new green copper play in the Northern Cape expects to be cash positive from its second month of operation. Big Tree Copper, a rebrand of Cape Copper Oxide, will begin producing copper plate... 


SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING 
MAXJET’s manufacturing processes, which use waterjet cutting to design, supply and process flat part components, is an environmentally green process
Company launches new division
28th May 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Waterjet cutting service provider MAXJET will launch a new manufacturing division, referred to as MAX LINERS, next month. The division will focus on providing a range of products to prevent wear in... 


TIGHT FIT 
These enclosures are designed for maximum safety and the ordered arrangement and optimum protection of electrical components
Cabinets for use in multiple industries
28th May 2021

Electrical equipment and wire accessories company Legrand’s Atlantic stainless steel cabinets have been designed for safe use in corrosive conditions and in areas requiring a high level of hygiene.... 


DEWATERING CIRCUIT 
Fine material is pumped to a high frequency dewatering screen to remove excess water, producing manageable dry fine material ready for dispatch
Water preservation essential for mine
21st May 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Coal mining and trading company Minergy Coal completed the installation of two-phase water-efficient technology at its Masama coal mine, in Botswana, in March. 


Caring4Girls sanitary pads aiding sustainability of schoolgirl outreach programme
Caring4Girls sanitary pads aiding sustainability of schoolgirl outreach programme
7th May 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

To support the distribution of sanitary pads to schoolgirls across South Africa and ensure their continued education, non-profit organisation Imbumba Foundation’s Caring4Girls programme has... 


LOADED
The SK220XD-10 is loaded with features not usually found in 20 t machines
New excavator hits local shores
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Bell Equipment, which through its Southern African distribution network is the exclusive distributor of Japanese OEM Kobelco excavators in Southern Africa, has... 


HEAVY DUTY
BLT WORLD’s Meclift heavy duty variable reach trucks increase efficiency and safety during materials handling procedures in automotive plants
Equipment ensures plant efficiency
16th April 2021

Heavy machinery supplier BLT WORLD distributes and supports a range of materials and container handling equipment, designed for optimum efficiency, reduced operational costs, enhanced safety and... 


The ProLine ProRail from the Schletter Group
Lighter pitched roof system for solar installations
15th April 2021

A pitched roof system that has been developed to include new profile geometries and connecting elements, promises to be lighter, more load-bearing and easier to install. The new product line has... 


Abrasive solids handling made simple with the new Warman submersible pump
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The new, high chrome Warman® SSB-A submersible pump from Weir Minerals presents a versatile pump and robust solution for slurry and sludge removal. “Conceptualised and commercialised by Weir... 


SVI puts a bulletproof vest on the VW Amarok
SVI puts a bulletproof vest on the VW Amarok
13th April 2021 By: Irma Venter

Armoured product manufacturer SVI Engineering has extended the range of armoured bakkies available in South Africa to include the 190 kW V6 Amarok. SVI’s clients opted for the ultimate civilian... 


Austin Engineering designs and develops solutions for the mining sector
Range of innovative solutions for the mining sector
8th April 2021

Technological advancement in the mining sector is rapidly developing and solutions to address mining productivity challenges and improve efficiencies are continuously being developed.... 


A double deck linear screen with modular polyurethane screen decks, from MBE Minerals
Solutions to improve efficiencies in coal beneficiation
8th April 2021

The use of modern vibrating screens is seen as an integral part of the drive towards improved coal beneficiation technology and increased efficiencies throughout the value chain. MBE Minerals SA... 


PULLING OUT ALL  THE STOPS The Austin team works closely with steel manufacturers to get optimal performance, both structurally and for its abrasion-resistant properties
Tech advancements will address productivity challanges
2nd April 2021

Although mining terrain, minerals and the earth’s surface materials may remain largely the same for years to come, the development in the technology used to extract these minerals has changed... 


ColWear Plates from Wall Colmonoy used in industrial fans
Vacuum fused wear plates for industrial fans
26th March 2021

Industrial fans operate in particularly aggressive environments, which can lead to abrasion, particle erosion, pitting or dusting corrosion, surface oxidation and intergranular corrosion at high... 


How SA will tackle the extreme temperature requirements and transit of COVID-19 vaccines
How SA will tackle the extreme temperature requirements and transit of COVID-19 vaccines
25th March 2021

South Africa may be in a temporary lull between COVID-19 waves but there is little doubt we will experience another wave at the very least. One express parcel business, DPD Laser, has announced... 


The Sikla siFramo non-welded support system is available from Gismo Installations
Non-welded support system arrives in South Africa
19th March 2021

A state-of-the-art modular steel support system that uses 1-Screw technology, is now available in South Africa. A first of its kind in Africa, siFramo is a non-welded support system that is... 


Sintech
Sintech
19th March 2021

Sintech proudly services and supports a range of high-quality, original-equipment products imported from around the globe. CARLISLE: 


BACK SUPPORT 
In the mining sector, these steel arch roof support systems are used in various tunnel applications, including x-cuts haulages, incline shaft portals and special shafts
System offers tunnel support
19th March 2021

Mining system solutions supplier Becker Mining South Africa’s locally manufactured steel arch roof support systems provide reliable tunnel support and safe working conditions in mining, as well as... 


Vesconite Bearings expanding into forklift part replacements
Vesconite Bearings expanding into forklift part replacements
12th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Polymer supplier Vesconite Bearings, which produces a proprietary brand of Vesconite bushings, wear plates and custom parts, has expanded its product portfolio to include replacement parts for... 


NO MORE DUST 
ScrapeTec-Trading has developed advanced solutions for conveyor systems which prevents dust formation, reduces material spill and enables thorough belt-cleaning
Scraping systems reduce dust contaminants
12th March 2021

German conveyor solutions provider ScrapeTec-Trading has developed advanced solutions for conveyor systems – its AirScrape, TailScrape and SpeedScrape products – which comprise technology that... 


ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY
Tsubaki’s Lambda lubrication-free roller chain series is environment-friendly and has been designed with a sintered oil-impregnated bush
Chain designed for production environments
12th March 2021

Engineering components provider BMG’s power transmission division offers maintenance-free solutions for increased productivity, minimal machine downtime and reduced maintenance costs in the food... 


VescoPlastics expansion focuses on cost-effectiveness, product life extension
VescoPlastics expansion focuses on cost-effectiveness, product life extension
9th March 2021

Polymer supplier VescoPlastics, which produces a proprietary brand of Vesconite of bushings and wear plates that operate in various conditions, is now expanding into providing replacement parts for... 


Modular chutes and bins from Rio-Carb
Wear liner plate is a ‘green steel’ alternative
5th March 2021

A long-life wear liner plate featuring a chromium carbide overlay that is said to outlast quenched and tempered products by a factor of eight, offers significantly reduced greenhouse gas (GHG)... 


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