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AIR QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS

To mitigate air-quality challenges, Vipro supplies water traps, air lubricators and regulators, and compressors
New packages can be installed with existing infrastructure
3rd May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Pneumatic vibrator and impactor supplier Vipro is providing complete new packages for pneumatic products, which can be installed with existing infrastructure. “These new packages can be installed... 


ESSENTIAL OILS

When the oil reaches the end-of-life phase and must be disposed, high-performance oils can be formulated to have a reduced environmental impact
Hydraulic fluid reduces energy consumption
3rd May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Multinational oil and gas corporation ExxonMobil’s Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 hydraulic lubricant oil has reduced paper and plastics packaging manufacturing company Mpact Plastics’ energy consumption by... 


Hudaco CFO Clifford Amoils and Hudaco CE Graham Dunford
Hudaco maintains FY18 dividend despite economic headwinds
1st February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering consumables supplier Hudaco Industries maintained its final dividend for 2018 at 380c apiece, despite having experienced an “especially challenging” year. The company... 


Shut-off valves suitable for gas and oil fuel lines
25th January 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Valves, steam and combustion system solutions provider, Heaton Valves Africa (HVA) says the German designed and manufactured Albrecht safety quick shut-off valves are suitable for use on gas and... 


SO CONTROLLING SMC ZA motor control devices are distributed globally
Engineering firm changes name
18th January 2019

Engineering consultants SMC Pneumatics South Africa has changed its name to SMC Corporation ZA, which reflects the growing range of non-pneumatic components being developed by SMC globally, owing... 


INDUSTRY SLOW-DOWN
The mining and construction industries are under significant pressure
Service kit ensures operational uptime
30th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Filtration solutions provider Filter and Hose Solutions (FHS) states that its unique turnkey filter service kit system significantly reduces operational downtime in the mining and industrial... 


UPTICK EXPECTED
The water treatment and filtration industry expects a major drive towards zero liquid discharge plants and effluent recycling plants, which it predicts will bolster the industry’s 2019 project pipeline
Local market forces filtration providers into Africa
30th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Amid a hostile local economic climate, growth in the local industrial water treatment and filtration sector has been stagnant, forcing service providers to expand their offerings into Africa, says... 


PORTABLE FLUID PURIFICATION 
The Parker Sentinel portable fluid purification systems are incorporated into planned maintenance programmes to protect hydraulic systems and increase productivity by eliminating moisture in oil
Fluid maintenance neglect proves costly
30th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Fluid maintenance is frequently neglected and the consequences of using contaminated fuel and lubricant oil are often underestimated, says technical solutions provider BMG fluid technology business... 


HY-PRO SOLUBLE VARNISH REMOVAL SYSTEM
The Soluble Varnish Removal system attacks the source of the varnish problem on a molecular level, removing the oxidation by-products that form varnish deposits
New soluble varnish removal range available in Africa
30th November 2018

The new Hy-Pro Soluble Varnish Removal (SVR) system – now available from Hytec Fluid Technology (HFT) – offers complete recovery and maintenance for turbine lubricants. The SVR will be available... 


GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
Parker Hannifin Sales Company South Africa has identified the integration of electronics into its range of hydraulic and pneumatic valve products as a growth opportunity
Modernisation presents opportunities in industry
9th November 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Despite the challenges experienced in the South African fluid power valve market, international motion and control technologies manufacturer Parker Hannifin believes that there is opportunity for... 


HALLITE TYPE 506
These bearing strips are used extensively on hydraulic cylinder rod and piston applications and can withstand extreme side loads, preventing metal to metal contact
BMG supplies range of hydraulic and pneumatic seals
19th October 2018

Technical solutions provider BMG – the only official distributor for hydraulic and pneumatic seals manufacturer and sealing solutions provider Hallite Seals in Central and Southern Africa –... 


CONTAINERISED HOSE WORKSHOP
Hytec Services Africa has launched its mine site based containerised hose workshops to provide a comprehensive onsite hose and fittings service to its mining clients across Africa
Containerised workshop facilitates hydraulic services
19th October 2018

Hydraulics components supplier Hytec Services Africa (HSA), part of hydraulic components supplier Hytec Group, has launched its mine site based containerised hose workshops to provide a... 


CRIMPING MACHINE Karrykrimp 2 models are portable or bench mount crimpers
Hyflo enables efficient manufacture of hose assemblies
19th October 2018

Hydraulics and pneumatics supplier Hyflo’s extensive range of fluid power products include hydraulic crimping equipment and tooling, designed for the efficient manufacture of factory-quality hose... 


MONITORING PRESSURE
The Sytronix variable speed pump drive monitors the hydraulic pressure and adjusts the motor running speed so only the required pressure at any given time is delivered
Hytec Group companies reduce OEM’s energy costs
19th October 2018

In a first for South Africa, automation solutions provider Tectra Automation and hydraulic solutions provider Hytec collaborated to aid a motor vehicle original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) reduce... 


INDUSTRY SLOWDOWN Most of the company’s work comes from repairs and replacement of existing components as clients are trying to keep their costs down
Uncertainty causing slowdown in hydraulics industry
19th October 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

There has been a decline in new projects locally, owing to economic uncertainty, with many clients are reducing costs and spending on equipment only where and when required, says hydraulic and... 


LIMITLESS The Grundfos CR in-line booster pumps range comes with multipump solutions
CR range increases pumping efficiency
5th October 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

To improve pump reliability and increase performance limits, Grundfos, the world’s leading manufacturer of energy efficient water pumps launched its new and extended generation of booster pumps,... 


MASSIVE The world's largest hose pump provides solution for pumping liquids and dosing chemicals
Distribution partnership expands pumps supply to Mpumalanga
5th October 2018

Pump distributor Verder Pumps South Africa has appointed pipes manufacturer and supplier Flo-Tek Nelspruit as its exclusive pump distributor in Nelspruit and surrounding areas. This comes after it... 


EFFICIENT PUMPS
The newly designed KSB impeller delivers improved features for centrifugal high-pressure pumps
New impeller boosts quality of suction
5th October 2018

To improve the quality of suction of its Movitec multistage centrifugal high-pressure pumps, pump manufacturer KSB Group developed a new impeller that can be used with a number of Movitec variants... 


RAPID SPEED The TWH-N low-profile hydraulic torque wrench being operated by the TPA air-driven torque pump
Pumps offer safe bolting solutions to industries
5th October 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

With several drill ready prospects and potential for more discoveries in the oil and gas industry, hydraulic tools and bolting equipment manufacturer and supplier Hi-Force states that the South... 


RANGE DISTRIBUTED
BMG supports the Hypertechnik range with a technical advisory, back-up and repair service throughout Southern Africa
New Hydrotechnik range for BMG
31st August 2018

Technical solutions provider BMG has been appointed as exclusive distributor of the Hydrotechnik range of analogue and digital test and measurement equipment in Southern Africa. 


PERFECT FIT These fittings are designed for high-pressure hydraulic systems
BMG extends Eaton Winner range
29th June 2018

Technical solutions provider BMG has extended its range of Eaton Winner hose and fittings to include Eaton’s latest generation of 4S/6S spiral hose and hose fittings. The fittings are designed for... 


A BRIGHTER FUTURE
The hydraulics industry will enjoy a boom for five to ten years
Hydraulics industry on the rise
4th May 2018 By: Paige Müller

After a two-year-long hydraulic industry slump, the South African Fluid Power Association (Safpa) predicts a sustainable boom in demand for new hydraulic equipment. Safpa VP Dustin Pereira told... 


POWER TOOLS
The market has shown continual growth internationally
Manufacturer continues to grow in power tools market
6th April 2018

Power tools manufacturer Bosch’s Power Tools division recorded a ‎€4.7-billion turnover last year, which was higher than the year before. This growth corresponds to 5% in local currency and 4%... 


SHOWCASING CRANE CAPABILITIES
The Mthatha River bridge project served as the maiden project for the heavy-lift capabilities of the 750 t hydraulic crane
Need for crane depends on bridge design and location
6th April 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The need for cranes in the construction of bridges usually depends on the design and geographical location of the bridge, states Midrand-based crane rental agency Concord Cranes, which forms part... 


MOBILE INNOVATION Hytec will showcase its range of hydraulic technologies and components
Hydraulic innovations to be showcased at expo
2nd March 2018

Some of the world’s leading mobile hydraulic technology will be on display at hydraulics and automation company Hytec Group/Rexroth’s stand at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA. 


BUILDING BLOCKS 
The Ultra 3000 is comprised of a number of different components – combining the latest technologies from around the world
‘World-class’ machine to debut at expo
2nd March 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Concrete products machinery manufacturer Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA) has designed the “world’s best” concrete-product manufacturing machine, which will debut at this year’s bauma CONEXPO AFRICA,... 


NEW PRODUCT  
Parker Hannifin’s GlobalCore 187 High Performance Hydraulic Hose is made to meet the needs of evolving higher pressure hydraulic systems
New hydraulic hose launched
19th January 2018

Global leader in motion and control technologies Parker Hannifin introduced the GlobalCore 187 High Performance Hydraulic Hose, a 7 MPa / 1 000 psi constant working pressure hose, to enhance its... 


NEW TECHNOLOGY
Haskel engineers will explain solutions to mitigate hydrogen embrittlement in pressure vessels  at the annual Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Energy Summit in 2018
Engineer to unveil new industry technology
1st December 2017

High-pressure equipment and technology manufacturer Haskel has revealed that its product engineer Poova Mahmoudian will be unveiling new industry technology, as part of a collaborative technology... 


STRONG BASE Wekaba is a top manufacturer in South Africa of one-piece 90° and 45° stainless steel fittings, producing hose fittings and collars for industrial markets
Manufacturer expands international reach
27th October 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Having secured its reputation for cost-effective, but high-quality and fit-for-purpose stainless steel hydraulic products in South Africa, manufacturer Wekaba is expanding its reach and targeting... 


SHIPPING IT 
Hytec was responsible for all hydraulics pertaining to the mv SS Nujoma’s heave compensation system, launch and recovery system and the world-first advanced sub-sea sampling system called Seabed Tool
Hydraulics scope for vessel project completed
20th October 2017

In its biggest sea vessel project ever undertaken, hydraulic components and turnkey hydraulic systems supplier Hytec successfully designed, manufactured, installed and commissioned all hydraulics... 


DESERT JEWEL 
Hi-Force’s growth in the United Arab Emirates and Middle East region has been unprecedented for a specialist high pressure hydraulic tools manufacturer
Hydraulics company expands Middle Eastern presence
20th October 2017

UK-based hydraulic tools designer, manufacturer and supplier Hi-Force has opened a new office in the Khalidia area of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. According to a statement released by Hi-Force last month,... 


UPGRADED FACILITY 
BMG officially opened its BMG World distribution and engineering facility, in Droste Park, Johannesburg, on September 14 and 15
Integrated facility augments hydraulics and pneumatics services
20th October 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Engineering consumables and components distributor Bearing Man Group (BMG) officially opened its upgraded BMG World facility, in Droste Park, Johannesburg, to customers last month. BMG World is the... 


HOT OFF THE PRESS  
The Hytec-supplied 400 t thermoplastic press is used in deep-moulding composite materials for components in the aerospace industry
Thermoplastic press supplied for aerospace industry
20th October 2017

Hydraulic components and turnkey hydraulic systems supplier Hytec Cape Town designed and constructed a 400 t thermoplastic press containing hydraulic components, for composite materials supplier... 


MARK SCHAPERS
JG Afrika’s systematic approach is transferred to all activities involved in completing groundwater projects
Groundwater a viable water saving initiative
13th October 2017

South African consulting and engineering firm JG Afrika is working hard to change the mind-set around using South Africa’s groundwater to mitigate water scarcity, despite project failures in the... 


MODBUS UPGRADE
The Verderflex Vantage 5 000 peristaltic pump has recently improved, integrating a Modbus RTU that allows for increased communication and control
Company upgrades Verderflex Vantage 5000
6th October 2017

Pumps products and services provider Verder Liquids, part of the Verder Group, has released a new remote terminal unit (RTU) version of its Verderflex Vantage 5 000 peristaltic pump. The RTU brings... 


INDUSTRY PLATFORM The annual Agritech Expo in Zambia is an opportunity for industry stakeholders and consumers to communicate and find solutions
Innovative system helps control wastewater pumping
6th October 2017

Pumps and valves producer KSB Pumps and Valves has introduced the PumpDrive variable speed system, for the effective and controlled pumping of waste water. The system has been designed specifically... 


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