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KSB expands its aftermarket services

22nd March 2019 Local pump manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves is intensifying its focus on aftermarket services that add value to customer operations far beyond the supply and maintenance of its own products, under the umbrella of the SupremeServ division. SupremeServ division manager Grant Glennistor says in the... →

Selecting the right pump for the job

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 22nd March 2019 When selecting a pump, numerous factors have to be taken into consideration, says pump manufacturer Verder Pumps South Africa MD Darryl Macdougall. He tells Engineering News that one should look at the chemical compatibility of materials of construction to the product being pumped, whether the... →

PUMP DESIGN Pump systems’ design must allow for efficient operation

Pumps distributor sees increased demand for stainless steel pumps

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 22nd March 2019 Since being appointed as sole distributor of Faggiolati submersible heavy-duty wastewater and industrial pumps in sub-Saharan Africa in 2016, pump distributor Integrated Pump Technology has noted an increase in demand for these pumps. Integrated Pump Technology MD Colin Adams says the stainless... →

CORROSION RESISTANCE Faggiolati stainless steel pumps are popular because of the range's excellent corrosion resistance features

Company adds hydraulic submersibles to rental fleet

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 22nd March 2019 Last month, pump solutions specialist Integrated Pump Rental became the exclusive distributor of the UK Quax pump range in Africa. “These mobile, hydraulically driven submersible pumps are particularly suited to instances where power is not readily available,” explains Integrated Pump Rental MD... →

LEE VINE MD of Integrated Pump rental standing next to a Quax hydraulic submersible pump

Weir Minerals online store in demand, increases offering

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 22nd March 2019 Engineering solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa launched its e-commerce platform to the market in 2016. Dewatering product manager and person responsible for launching the platform Afzal Chothia says the e-commerce site has evolved significantly over the past two years and today has about 2... →

AFZAL CHOTHIA Dewatering product manager and person responsible for launching

Coated pumps offer long-term benefits

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 22nd March 2019 Although the thermal spray coating of pumps can add about 20% more to the capital costs of the pumps, Olifantsfontein-based thermal spray coating technology specialist Thermaspray production manager Paul Young says this will save significantly on operational costs in the long term. “A thermal... →

ENVIRONMENT CONSCIOUS The type of coating used on the pumps will depend on the environment the pumps are used in

Demand prompts company expansion

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 22nd March 2019 Owing to the high demand for its products in the US and Canada, local pumps manufacturer Hazelton Pumps will expand its pumps manufacturing facilities by extending work space in Sunderland Ridge, Centurion, says Hazelton Pumps marketing director Niel Wehmeyer. “We are erecting a 12.5 t crane,... →

UP-SKILL The company continuously up-skill employees on all levels by offering the opportunity for training

Tripartite expo to cater for bigger PVP audience

By: Cameron Mackay 18th January 2019 The Pumps, Valves & Pipes Africa (PVP) 2019 international trade exhibition and conference is expected to welcome more than 10 500 industry professionals at this year’s event. The 2019 PVP Africa event, which will take place from June 11 to 13, in Johannesburg, at Gallagher Convention Centre, is... →

OPPORTUNITY FOR NETWORKING New partnership opportunities in a range of industries will create more opportunities for growth in the relevant sectors

Roadshow highlights motion control products to industry

By: Halima Frost 18th January 2019 Electrical solutions provider Magnet Group hosted a roadshow with about five of power management company Eaton’s technicians in October to highlight Eaton’s DILM range of contractors, circuit breakers and overload relays to Magnet clients and end-users. The roadshow, which visited the Durban,... →

ON SHOW The DILM Range was highlighted at the recent roadshows held by Magnet

Local stainless steel products promoted

26th October 2018 The Southern African Pump Systems Development Association (Sapsda) and Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) continue to promote the local manufacture of stainless steel products such as pumps, valves and sealing systems to compete internationally and stimulate growth.... →

Photo by Dylan Slater
ROLLING Stainless steel is a durable low maintenance material

Manufacturer goes big at 2018 Sassda awards

By: Thabi Madiba 26th October 2018 Heavy-duty pump manufacturer Hazleton Pumps will compete in six categories at the biennial 2018 Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) Columbus Stainless Awards, with an entry submitted for the use of duplex stainless steel to decrease pumping costs in the mining... →

MASSIVMASSIVE The duplex stainless steel pump was designed and manufactured to pump contaminated tailings dam water back to the processing plant

Energy efficient pumps solve water challenges

12th October 2018 Power-saving water-pump solutions company Grundfos presents municipalities with improved energy efficient pumps that allow them to lower their demand on the national power grid, says sub-Saharan Africa regional head Henning Sandager. “Water, waste water removal and electricity are the main... →

OPTIMISATION Grundfos energy efficient pumps can save up to 50% of energy

Putting pressure on pumping costs

5th October 2018 Pumps supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) in July this year completed the installation of a DAB 2-NKVE MCE pump and constant pressure booster set at a change house at one of South Africa’s major coal mines. The installation will enable the constant supply of pressure to 55 showers, 40... →

PUTTING PUMPS TO WORK The installation of the DAB pump system under way on site

CR range increases pumping efficiency

By: Thabi Madiba 5th October 2018 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, the CR range, during Electra Mining Africa 2018, held at Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg, from... →

Photo by Dylan Slater
LIMITLESS The Grundfos CR in-line booster pumps range comes with multipump solutions

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 realised that its major gross domestic product contributors for Mpumalanga comprise 21.8% for... →

MASSIVE The world's largest hose pump provides solution for pumping liquids and dosing chemicals

Grindex pumps’ warranty extended by 12 months

5th October 2018 In an unprecedented move in the local pump industry, pump distributor Integrated Pump Technology (IPT) announced the extension of the warranty on Grindex submersible pumps from 18 months to 30 months at Electra Mining Africa 2018. IPR MD Colin Adams says as the official sub-Saharan distributor of... →

OPERATIVE Grindex Bravo pump at a platinum mine plant in Rustenburg

Pumps offer safe bolting solutions to industries

By: Thabi Madiba 5th October 2018 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 African market is constantly in need of new technologies and solutions to support growth. The TPA and... →

RAPID SPEED The TWH-N low-profile hydraulic torque wrench being operated by the TPA air-driven torque pump

KSB Pumps and Valves obtains Level 1 BBBEE certification

By: Simone Liedtke 25th September 2018 Global pump manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has obtained Level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) certification. This follows the acquisition of a 30% equity stake in the company by black women-owned firm Insikazi Synergies, which has joined the KSB board to play an active role in... →

Compact aluminium gear units used in F&B industry

24th August 2018 Automation and drive specialist SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has introduced a new assembly line at its Johannesburg head office for local production of its K19 and K29 helical bevel gear units. One of the key features of the K19 and K29 series is its compactness and all-aluminium construction,... →

MAKING THE GRADE Food grade bevel gears being locally produced

Electropolished metals making pumping smoother

By: Halima Frost 24th August 2018 Following the introduction of the Packo Pump brand to the South African food and beverage industry, industrial equipment supplier Verder Pumps South Africa says the brand is electropolished as part of its finishing process. Verder Pumps Packo Pumps product specialist Dwight Nortman explains that... →

PACKING A PUNCH Smaller yet as powerful, the Packo Pump is food grade across the board

Rothdene pumpstation upgrade allows municipality to accommodate growth in area

16th August 2018 Following the completion of the Rothdene Pump Station at the end of June, the project aims to provide the Midvaal Municipality with an opportunity to start several housing and social developments in the area. Simone Liedtke tells us more. →

Rothdene pumpstation upgrade allows municipality to accommodate growth in area

KSB South Africa achieves Level 1 BBBEE status

By: Simone Liedtke 6th August 2018 KSB Pumps and Valves, which has offices in Gauteng’s East Rand, has achieved Level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) status after black women-owned company Insikazi Synergies acquired a 30% stake in KSB South Africa. “Achieving Level 1 BBBEE status has marked a major milestone for... →

High-speed dry vacuum pumps series launched

13th July 2018 Vacuum device manufacturer ULVAC has launched its LS vacuum series – a range of dry vacuum pumps with high pumping speeds and low power consumption. Dry vacuum pumps are used in many production lines, including those for electronic parts and displays, for reasons including low power consumption.... →

SHORTER DOWNTIMES The LS Vacuum pump series shortens downtime with higher speeds

Pronounced growth for compressed air systems specialist

13th July 2018 South African turnkey air compressor services supplier Integrated Air Solutions has seen a notable increase in demand for highly customised compressors, adapted specifically to the customer’s individual need. Air compressor manufacturer ELGi’s comprehensive compressor range available from... →

RUGGED AND RELIABLE The ELGi range of compressors perfectly suited to African climates

Gas processing specialist acquired by vacuum pumps company

13th July 2018 Last month industrial vacuum supplier Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems announced that Switzerland-based engineering company NSB Gas Processing is now part of the global Busch group. The NSB Gas Processing business has been renamed Busch NSB AG and brings a highly regarded team of engineers and a... →

BIGGER AND BETTER Busch's new manufacturing plant and offices in Virginia Beach USA

Eltherm’s EHT regulates cold, prevents heat loss

8th June 2018 Electrical heat tracing (EHT) can provide significant cost reductions and energy conservation as it regulates temperature ensuring that during uncharacteristically cold days, other costly sources such as flange or gas heaters do not have to be used to compensate for unplanned heat loss, says EHT... →

REDUCING COSTS Electrical heat tracing helps to ensure that pumps do not malfunction

Eco Aire delivers tailored ecofriendly HVAC solutions

8th June 2018 Air conditioning supplier Eco Aire distributes ecofriendly solutions that limit the release of harmful gases into the atmosphere, and use and reuse energy responsibly in heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Eco Aire designs and manufactures residential, commercial and industrial air... →

ECOFRIENDLY SOLUTION Eco Aire has been the agent for Hitachi's VRF systems in South Africa for 20 years

New shafts to enhance motor performance

25th May 2018 Industrial equipment multinational Siemens is extending its portfolio of Simotics synchronous-reluctance motors to include the two new shaft heights, the AH90 and AH225, thereby addressing calls from renowned manufacturers of pumps, fans, compressors and machine builders in general for different... →

COMPLETE PACKAGE The perfectly coordinated system permits optimum closed-loop control of pumps, fans and compressors.

CIP Process Pumps most suitable for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Process

By: Erin Steenhoff-Snethlage 25th May 2018 With the pharmaceutical industry requiring sterile equipment, industrial pumps distributor Verder Pumps says its Packo cleaning-in-place (CIP) pumps ensure the best cleaning and self-draining capability to prevent contamination. Verder Pumps introduced the PRP and CRP+ series of pumps to the... →

KSB assists UP in building of controlled-temperature test unit

By: Simone Liedtke 22nd May 2018 KSB Pumps and Valves has assisted the University of Pretoria (UP) in the construction of a large controlled-temperature test unit, which will form the backbone of ongoing research into heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. This unit will allow students to plug directly into hot,... →

UP School of Engineering Professor Josua Meyer and KSB Sales Representative Dylan Mitchell

Company uses expo to expand footprint in Africa

By: Melissa Zisengwe 27th April 2018 Pump hire specialist Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) exhibited at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018 for the first time to increase visibility of its product offering to the construction sector in Africa. With the major portion of the company’s customer base in the mining industry, according to IPR MD Lee... →

NEW PRODUCT Integrated Pump Rental has bolstered its fleet with Faggiolati stainless steel pumps

Treasury places obligation on SOEs to buy locally manufactured pumps

By: Donald Makhafola 23rd March 2018 The South African Pump Cluster (SAPC) welcomes the decision of the National Treasury to place an obligation on State-owned enterprises (SOEs) to buy designated pumps and medium-voltage (MV) motors from local manufacturers. National Treasury issued a practice instruction note in terms of... →

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PUMP MANUFACTURING The South African Pump Cluster believes that the country has established a robust pump manufacturing industry

Association to revive local pumps manufacturing industry

By: Donald Makhafola 23rd March 2018 The Southern African Pump System Development Association (SAPSDA) has developed a local manufacturing plan that will revive the South African Pump Cluster and include all companies that can manufacture components required by industry, as well as encourage member companies to support local... →

DEVELOPMENT The Southern African Pump System Development Association is repositioning itself to develop the local pumps industry

Longer-lasting, superior-quality pumps set bar high

By: Donald Makhafola 23rd March 2018 With speed, discharge pressure and temperature influencing hose fatigue, pumps solutions supplier Verder Pumps South Africa says its Verderflex hose pump series has several design features that provide longer hose life than that of its competitors. Hose life is determined by pump speed, pressure,... →

STRENGTH AND DURABILITY Verderflex hoseware is manufactured with more fibres for maximum hose life and better resistance to high temperatures

New chillers and heat pumps with improved performance

23rd March 2018 The newly launched York Amichi series of chillers and heat pumps in the South African market meets growing demand in the chiller and heap pump mid-capacity segment with its improved performance, says global diversified technology company Johnson Controls Africa GM Neil Cameron. He points out that... →

IMPROVED PERFORMANCE The York Amichi heat pumps comes with integrated smart equipment technology

Pumps feature specialised protective standard

By: Donald Makhafola 23rd March 2018 The Hippo submersible slurry pump range from Centurion-based pumping solutions provider Hazleton Pumps is regarded as the safest range the company has developed, with specialised protective features standard. "There is currently no other submersible slurry pump range that can be compared to the... →

Quality brands needed to counter cheap imports

By: Donald Makhafola 23rd March 2018 Quality brands and reliable aftermarket support are key to combat the surge in price-sensitive products entering the local market, especially Chinese imports, according to fluid conveyance solution provider Incledon engineering sales director Bruce Crystal. The company is a preferred importer and... →

BRUCE CRYSTAL Incledon is a preferred importer and distributor of the Italian Pentax pump range as well as locally produced

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