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Mobile pumps prove their value
Mobile pumps prove their value
1st July 2020

The mobility of trailer-mounted pumps has earned them a reputation for versatility and efficiency, according to Integrated Pump Rental. The company’s range of Sykes pumps in mobile configuration... 


OPTIMISED GEOMETRY
The link design of the S/SX series allows contaminants found in harsh environments to fall through the system when the cable carrier is in motion
Cables for corrosive conditions
26th June 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s extensive portfolio of Tsubaki Kabelschlepp cable carrier systems and safety cables includes S/SX steel cable carriers, which have been designed to carry heavy... 


Sintech
Sintech
19th June 2020

Tritec Sintered Products (Pty) Ltd commenced business in Johannesburg in 1984 as a closed corporation, converting to a Propriety Company in 1996 trading under the much more sensible name of... 


All-New Ford Figo Freestyle - the Cool, Connected and Capable Compact Utility Vehicle
10th June 2020

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is expanding its presence in the rapidly growing utility vehicle sector with its first-ever Figo Freestyle - a sub-B segment compact utility vehicle... 


LE South Africa’s ‘rat trap’ proves not all greases are created equal
8th June 2020

Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa is using a simple mechanical test tool called the “rat trap” to demonstrate how two supposedly similar lubricants may behave differently under pressure.... 


LE South Africa’s “Rat Trap” proves not all greases are created equal
LE South Africa’s “Rat Trap” proves not all greases are created equal
4th June 2020

Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa is using a simple mechanical test tool called the “rat trap” to demonstrate how two supposedly similar lubricants may behave differently under pressure. 


Plate machining capability answers client demands
2nd June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Polymer bushing and wear material manufacturer Vesconite Bearings has taken delivery of a Haas gantry router with a 3,200-mm bed. “This will be a busy addition to the company’s machining... 


Vehicle testing stations to open 1 June
27th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Good news for motorists is that the Minister of Transport has indicated that, subject to adherance to the necessary hygiene and sanitation requirements, testing stations will be open for business... 


LEADING CONSTRUCTION TOOLS 
Some of Matus South Africa's leading brands for power tools within the construction sector are Hikoki (formerly known as Hitachi), Fox and Euroboor
Sector lags behind, requires innovative tech
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

While other industries have undergone tremendous changes over time, owing to innovation and technology, the construction industry has only made incremental changes, says power tools and hardware... 


Local company brings mass-screening device to the South African market
21st May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Local company Granule Holdings has started distributing smart helmets to monitor people for high temperatures in the fight again Covid-19. The KC N901 smart helmet is able to scan the... 


Surging demand for platinum bar and coin.
Covid-19 impact on platinum market less than expected – WPIC
18th May 2020 By: Martin Creamer

While the Covid-19 pandemic has had a major negative effect on the platinum market — including price, demand and supply — the results for the first quarter of 2020 show the net effect is less than... 


Westend Building C
Westend Building C secures Green Stars rating
13th May 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Westend Building C, which is part of the modern Westend office development in Centurion, received its 4-Star Green Star SA Design certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa... 


Thompson Pump adds new pump to its Rotary Wellpoint lineup
8th May 2020

Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Company, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty portable diesel-powered bypass and dewatering pumps, debuted its 6” rotary wellpoint pump (Model:... 


KEEPING IT CLEAN
The SlurrySucker dredging equipment could quickly dredge the sewage pond before there was any danger of overflow
Dredging unit shows its versatility
8th May 2020

A recent two-week trial at a mine on South Africa’s West Coast has reaffirmed the value of specialist pumps supplier Integrated Pump Rental’s (IPR’s) SlurrySucker dredging unit – even in saltwater... 


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... 


Grinding Techniques, Your Coated Partner for Brilliant Metal Surfaces
24th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industrial applications require a high degree of specialization. Grinding Techniques offers you Pearl grinding abrasive products from Starcke - the exact tool for your grinding needs. With these... 


New chair of financially beleaguered Necsa outlines priorities
New chair of financially beleaguered Necsa outlines priorities
3rd April 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The financially-beleaguered South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), which falls under the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), had a new board appointed in late January, to... 


New chair of financially beleaguered Necsa outlines priorities
New chair of financially beleaguered Necsa outlines priorities
3rd April 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The financially-beleaguered South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), which falls under the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), had a new board appointed in late January, to... 


DIVERSE OFFERING 
For the sugar industry, Bosch Projects provides front-end cane offloading, cane preparation, juice extraction, sugar processing, sugar drying and refining equipment
Equipment design vital for sugar industry
27th March 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

A critical aspect of servicing the sugar industry is equipment design, says integrated engineering technology and project management company Bosch Projects sugar sector director Steve Rosettenstein. 


TOUGH CONDITIONS
BMG supplies Tsubaki RS100HT heavy-duty reinforced roller chain to meet the high-volume capacity of agricultural machinery in tough operating conditions
Supplier provides quality equipment for optimum productivity
20th March 2020

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s service to the agriculture sector focuses on the importance of investing in quality equipment and components for high efficiencies and optimum productivity... 


Engineers visit the heart of two reservoir construction sites
17th March 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Representatives from Tango’s Consultants recently visited one of Corestruc’s factories to see the high quality standards that the precast-concrete specialist deploys in its production lines. The... 


Rittal Launches a New Range of Compact and Small Enclosures
11th March 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

After more than 50 years and 35 million enclosures sold, Rittal is pleased to introduce the evolution of its small and compact enclosures in the form of the AX and KX series respectively.... 


New legislation driven by global digitalisation
28th February 2020

New legislation is driving a slew of changes amid rapid and widespread global digitalisation and has made print feel the impacts of the changing world, says business management consultant Ricoh SA... 


Eskom faces closure threat at biggest working power plant
Eskom faces closure threat at biggest working power plant
25th February 2020 By: Bloomberg

Eskom Holdings is battling to keep all the units of its biggest operational power plant open after being served with a compliance notice by South Africa’s environment ministry because of its high... 


Rio punts refinery technology
14th February 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining giant Rio Tinto and aluminium equipment supplier STAS have agreed to terms to commercialise Rio’s advanced compact filtration (AFC) technology for aluminium cast houses. The ACF technology... 


Welding Alloys South Africa
Welding Alloys South Africa
7th February 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The loss of material owing to wear is costing the mining industry billions of dollars every year. Abrasive wear occurs when small pieces of material are forcefully removed from the surface of steel... 


Even if world reuses 50% of plastics, it won't be enough, says Jefferies
Even if world reuses 50% of plastics, it won't be enough, says Jefferies
4th February 2020 By: Bloomberg

Even if countries aggressively tighten regulations, the planet will still struggle to recycle 50% of its plastic waste in ten years time, according to a report from Jefferies Financial Group.... 


What Makes An Efficient Precast Wall Production Line?
What Makes An Efficient Precast Wall Production Line?
3rd February 2020

Elematic is well-known globally for hollow core technology but the company also has a strong product line for precast wall element production, with three ready layout concepts – the SEMI, PRO and... 


EXCLUSIVE PICKS 
Vert Energy is the exclusive distributor for Leroy-Somer in Southern Africa
Company increases footprint in Africa through distributorship
31st January 2020

Electro-mechanical power transmission supplier Vert Energy’s Leroy-Somer LSK direct current (DC) motors provide cost-effective solutions for variable speed applications.  


Multotec Expertise Cuts Wear At Phosphate Plant
Multotec Expertise Cuts Wear At Phosphate Plant
27th January 2020

In one of its largest scrubber installations to date, a phosphate mine in Morocco is benefitting from Multotec Rubber’s depth of expertise and experience in the field of scrubber liners. The... 


SA crane company buying local, expanding globally
24th January 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African company Condra Cranes & Hoists remains committed to supporting the local manufacturing industry, company MD Marc Kleiner tells Engineering News & Mining Weekly. “We buy locally from... 


Concrete consolidation with freedom of movement
15th January 2020

Wacker Neuson launches the world's first internal vibrator with replaceable battery as a backpack system. The battery-internal vibrator system from Wacker Neuson, presented at Bauma 2019 for the... 


Strong demand for Marken label holder
Strong demand for Marken label holder
9th January 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Demand for the Marken label holder from custom packaging solutions designer and manufacturer Conceptainer in Kwazulu-Natal is described as “extremely good”, with capacity to produce 10 000 units a... 


Welding Alloys South Africa
Welding Alloys South Africa
6th December 2019

Crushing hammers, cane knives, washboards, shredders, trash plates and mill roll arcing are a few areas within a sugar mill that experience significant wear. In most cases, demand on throughput... 


Heat exchanger offers cutting-edge solutions
29th November 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Heat exchangers solution provider Kelvion’s new advanced diffusion bonded heat exchanger – K°Bond – offers a cutting-edge solution for the most challenging processes. Oil rigs, liquefied natural... 


LOCK AND LOADED
WeldPack model WP75/600 loading for delivery.
Demand for heat exchanger range increases
29th November 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Over the past decade, there has been an increase in demand for industrial heat exchangers manufacturer Vitherm’s WeldPack range, owing to the strength and durability that it offers, says Vitherm SA... 


JOINING MODULES
The vertical and overhead welding to join these modules were done with all- positional Flux-Core welding
Equipment supplier overcomes vats challenge
29th November 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Industrial equipment supplier Turnmill Proquip Engineering mitigated challenges that were presented by the installation and manufacturing of four leaching vats at a vanadium mine. The vats form... 


Nampak retains focus on reducing debt, cutting costs
Nampak retains focus on reducing debt, cutting costs
27th November 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed packaging group Nampak expects the sale of Nampak Glass and Nampak Nigeria Cartons to raise R1.9-billion, which is said to be applied to reduce dollar-denominated debt, in particular.... 


NOT JUST A PRETTY FAÇADE 
The interior of the refurbished building includes upgraded safety features and improved facilities
Refurbished building boasts new materials
15th November 2019 By: Darren Parker

Shared workspace provider WeWork will officially open its newly refurbished 155 West street building, in Sandton, next month. The building, which is more than 25 years old, was previously occupied... 


SAG Mill Trommel Screen Provides Simple Mechanism To Classify Large Volumes Of Mill Product
SAG Mill Trommel Screen Provides Simple Mechanism To Classify Large Volumes Of Mill Product
11th November 2019

Multotec’s locally manufactured SAG mill trommel screens offer a viable alternative to vibrating screens in SAG mill scalping applications, offering reliable and efficient operation with reduce... 


Hook-Block The Star Of This Overhead Crane
Hook-Block The Star Of This Overhead Crane
29th October 2019

The humble hook-block was recently elevated in status to become the key component of an electric overhead crane completed by Condra for a metal refinery. Custom designed to specification, the block... 


KOBO prover chain from BI for bakery ovens and provers
KOBO prover chain from BI for bakery ovens and provers
29th October 2019

Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) offers KOBO prover chain for specific applications such as bakery ovens and provers. In South Africa, standard prover chain is a 100 mm pitch chain with... 


Paragon Group wins GIfA Award of Excellence 2019 for 140 West Street
Paragon Group wins GIfA Award of Excellence 2019 for 140 West Street
25th October 2019

The Paragon Group emerged a winner at the Gauteng Institute for Architecture (GIfA) 2019 awards ceremony held at Wits University on the evening of 25 October 2019. The architecture and interior... 


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