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Seals, Gaskets and Sealing Mechanisms
Ongoing waterproofing for Innovation Hub campus
By: Jessica Oosthuizen 10th August 2018 Speciality chemicals manufacturer a.b.e. Construction Chemicals continues to provide large volumes of polyurea coating for the waterproofing of an expansive roof of one of the Innovation Hub campus’ new buildings in Gaborone, Botswana. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the... →
Company appoints resellers to install sealing systems
By: Jessica Oosthuizen 10th August 2018 Distributor and maintenance contractor Southern Africa Master Distributors (SAMD), which is the Africa representative for sealing solutions provider Beele Engineering, has trained and appointed resellers in key industries to install Beele Engineering products, says SAMD sales and marketing... →
SOLAR SEALING Southern Africa Master Distributors is in negotiations to supply Beele Engineering products for a solar plant, in the Northern Cape
Local manufacturer looks to bridge skills gap
By: Nadine James 11th August 2017 Sealing products manufacturer Klinger Mzansi has opened its training academy, which offers a learnership programme, joint integrity training as well as an introductory course on all of the company’s products. Klinger sales and marketing director Phillip Herbst notes that the academy opened on... →
Phase 1 of aquarium resealing project completed
By: Nadine James 11th August 2017 Speciality chemicals manufacturer a.b.e. Construction Chemicals supplied a range of products for the resealing of the waterproofing system of two Cape Town Two Oceans Aquarium tanks between January and March this year. The Two Oceans Aquarium – located at the V&A Waterfront – is resealing its... →
Rust-prevention sealing system ideal for corrosive environments
By: Nadine James 11th August 2017 Engineering components manufacturer Bearing Man Group’s (BMG’s) range of sealing products includes the Rust-Anode cold galvanisation system, designed for rust prevention in diverse industries, says BMG seals business unit manager Marc Gravett. He explains that Rust-Anode is the first active cold... →
Correct sealing products imperative
5th August 2016 The selection of the correct industrial sealing product in modern engineering is a critical consideration, both in the design of new equipment and in the choice of products to replace those that are no longer suitable, says industrial static sealing products manufacturer and supplier BMG gaskets... →
Increasing demand for gasket installation
By: Robyn Wilkinson 5th August 2016 Having identified a need in the market for the correct installation of gaskets at industrial plants, supplier of sealing products and services Klinger Mzansi is offering a Joint Integrity Management Service in addition to its product line to help increase the safety and efficiency of plants. →
Sales of new static head seals increasing
By: Dylan Slater 7th August 2015 Market acceptance of Edenvale-based seals company Seal & Gasket Supplies’ DFL108 static head seal has been positive, as consumers are receiving the full benefits and advantages of the seal, says sales manager Dulcie Nkambule. →
New seal system cuts water use
7th August 2015 International packaging and paper group Mondi is replacing the quench-to-drain flushing and lubricating systems of the mechanical seals at its Richards Bay mill with a continuous loop water management design supplied by mechanical seals and support system company Aesseal. →
Seal-saving device worth its weight in gold
By: Dylan Slater 7th August 2015 A hydraulic cylinder- and seal-protecting device, which was destroyed during December 2014 in a gold-smelting accident attributed to hydraulic failure, prevented the hydraulic systems of Germiston-based precious metals refiner Rand Refinery from being damaged and the company from having to deal... →
Bandage system ideal for sealing water reservoirs
7th August 2015 Ready-mix concrete supplier a.b.e. Construction Chemicals’ durajoint flexband joint bandage system offers a solution for waterproofing expansion and construction joints, including critical joint areas with high or frequent movement, says the company’s concrete repair and general construction... →
Polyurethane material offers benefits to seal manufacturing
By: Mia Breytenbach 8th August 2014 Seal and gasket manufacturer Seal & Gasket Supplies now uses large-diameter semifinished raw materials in nitrile butadiene rubber and hydrolysis-resistant polyurethane (HPU) in the manufacture of its seal products. “As customers are realising the importance of using high-quality products with... →
Mechanical slurry seals sales increase
By: Mia Breytenbach 8th August 2014 Sealing solutions company EagleBurgmann Seals South Africa (SA) has registered a 20-fold increase in sales for its slurry application mechanical seals in the past two years and aims to increase its sales by another 25% this year, says EagleBurgmann Seals SA engineering manager Francois Botha.... →
Bushing restores gland sealing in pump
By: Mia Breytenbach 8th August 2014 Mechanical seals company Aesseal has supplied a specialised PFR-throat bushing to restore the gland seal to specification in a wastewater pump serving the Umhlatuzana Inlet sewage pumpstation (SPS), in Durban. The bushing fitting forms part of eThekwini Water and Sanitation’s current extensive... →
New cable entry seals launched for underground applications
By: Mia Breytenbach 8th August 2014 Cable- and pipe-sealing mechanisms manufacturer Roxtec has developed and launched a new solution, the Roxtec UG cable entry seals for underground sealing against constant water pressure. “The modular-based multi-cable entry seals are designed to resist constant and catastrophic water pressure.... →
Industrial exhibition to showcase sealing demonstrations
By: Mia Breytenbach 8th August 2014 South Africa-based bearing supplier Bearing Man Group (BMG), which will celebrate its fortieth anniversary this year, will host the first BMG Expo next month. This industrial productivity exhibition will be held at the BMG Park, in Johannesburg, from September 18 to 19. →
Sealing challenges met in aerospace industry
8th August 2014 While polymer solutions company Trelleborg has partnered with aircraft manufacturers in the design of systems containing its seals, bearings and air frame components for over 65 years, the company keeps abreast of the latest technology developments in the aerospace industry and meets the sealing... →
Seals growth of 16% trumps last year’s performance 
By: Mia Breytenbach 8th August 2014 Global technology company SKF’s Southern African Seals division has registered a 16% growth in the first six months of this year, compared with the same period in 2013, SKF Southern Africa platform manager André Weyers tells Engineering News. “The growth this year has been phenomenal, considering... →
Local company distributes protective cover for seals
By: David Oliveira 9th August 2013 Local filter design and manufacturing company Filter Focus’ Seal Saver cylinder cover, launched last month, helps extend hydraulic seal and cylinder life by at least three times and protects seals and cylinders from the dirt and debris in the harsh African environment, says Filter Focus COO Craig... →
Liquid tyre-sealing mechanism launching in South Africa
9th August 2013 An environment-friendly tyre protection sealant, which improves safety for the driver, reduces fuel consumption, lowers maintenance costs and has fewer rim assembly problems, is being launched by the automotive division of South Africa-based bearings supplier Bearing Man Group (BMG). The sealant... →
Mechanical seals company makes anticorruption commitment
By: David Oliveira 9th August 2013 Mechanical seals manufacturer AESSEAL South Africa received accreditation in June from US-based nonprofit member association Trace International, in which AESSEAL MD Rob Waites expects to involve other member companies. →
Two-year growth plan successful, expanding range
By: David Oliveira 9th August 2013 Global technology company SKF’s two-year growth plan has been so successful that it will soon be extending its standard range of rotary-shaft seals, which is currently available from 6 mm up to 250 mm shaft diameter, up to 540 mm diameter. This will enable the company to offer sealing solutions... →
Manufacturer secures contract in telecommunications sector
By: David Oliveira 9th August 2013 Cable- and pipe-sealing mechanisms manufacturer Roxtec has completed work on five modular data centres, with two nearing completion, for mobile communications company Vodacom’s Project Cube. “The nature of the equipment in the containers and Vodacom’s drive to cut energy costs and improve... →
Accredited joint, flange sealing academy opens in SA
By: Chantelle Kotze 10th August 2012 Sealing and jointing materials manufacturer and trader Novus Sealing South Africa, an authorised distributor of international industrial sealing product, gasket and packing firm FDS Group, launched the South African arm of the UK-based Academy of Joint Integrity in May. →
Contracts in excess of R2.4m awarded to cable sealing mechanisms manufacturer
By: Chantelle Kotze 10th August 2012 Local manufacturer and supplier of cable and pipe sealing systems Roxtec Africa has been awarded three contracts worth more than R2.4-million for its transit frame sealing systems by companies in the power generation, petrochemicals and mining industries. →
Packing product prevents leaks, saves energy at power station
By: Chantelle Kotze 10th August 2012 Seal manufacturer AESSeal says its packing product for use in critical boiler and turbine valve applications has significantly increased cost savings and plant availability and decreased the leak-ratio factor to zero at State-owned power utility Eskom’s 3 654 MW capacity Tutuka power station,... →
Solid adhesives benefit industry
By: Chantelle Kotze 10th August 2012 Several advantages exist when using preformed adhesive epoxies instead of liquid adhesives, manufacturer of adhesive preforms Multi-Seals technical support manager Ken Harvill tells Engineering News. →
Liquid gaskets said to outperform traditional materials 
10th August 2012 Speciality chemicals and adhesives supplier Henkel South Africa, which is also the manufacturer of the Loctite brand of sealants, maintains that liquid gaskets produce seals that create better results than traditional materials. →
SA company to import US manufactured products
By: Reggie Sikhakhane 2nd December 2011 Technical solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) reports that its seals division has added a US manufactured product range to its existing offering. →
Plug-and-go steel seals offer lower operational costs
2nd December 2011 Seals manufacturer and specialist AESSeal says its new all-stainless steel double mechanical plug-and-go cartridge seal, the T05VC, offers significantly lower operational costs over time than its disposable counterparts. →
Global seals supplier introduces shaft restoring device
2nd December 2011 Bearings, seals and lubrication systems supplier SKF has unveiled its Speedi-Sleeve solution, which it says will restore-seal worn shafts quickly and economically. →
Seals company sees growth in SA petrochemicals, oil and gas industries
2nd December 2011 Seals and gaskets manufacturer and trader Novus Sealing South Africa says it is experiencing success across South Africa’s chemicals, petrochemicals and oil and gas industries. →
Seals manufacturer awarded highest aerospace standard accreditation
2nd December 2011 UK-based seals manufacturer Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) says it is the first company of its kind outside the Americas to receive accreditation under the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap) for the production of its elastomer seals. →
New gasketing material for high temperature sealing
2nd December 2011 Global fluid sealing products manufacturer Garlock Sealing Technologies has introduced a new gasketing material for high-temperature sealing applications. →
Manufacturer introduces preforms for sealing subminiature electronics
2nd December 2011 Adhesive preforms manufacturer Multi-Seals has introduced its Nano-forms epoxy preforms to provide precision seals on microelectronics. →
Coatings and sealant producer wins annual innovation award
By: Reggie Sikhakhane 2nd December 2011 Two polyvinyl chloride- (PVC-) free sealing compound systems manufactured by German company Actega Coatings & Sealants have won the 2011 innovation award hosted by its parent company, specialty chemicals company Altana Group. →
Three new products enter South African market
3rd September 2010 Chemicals company ABE Construction Chemicals, which holds the local distributing rights for several major products from manufacturer of quality sealants and adhesives UK-based Geocel, has launched three new Geocel products into the South African market. →
Seals available in increased lengths
3rd September 2010 Manufacturer and distributor of security seals Vikela Aluvin reports that both its Fast seal and Dragon seal are now available in extra lengths, which allows the seals to be used in a wide range of new applications. →
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