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ISO Tanks a solution for bulk liquids storage and transportation

By: Sabrina Jardim 22nd April 2022 Local container supplier Almar Container Group’s ISO Tanks are internationally approved, meet global safety standards, and are inspected by registered surveyors. The tanks go through a series of washes and leak detection tests after every use. Thereafter certificates are issued stating they are... →

Local tank installer commissions projects throughout Africa

By: Sabrina Jardim 22nd April 2022 Local storage tank supplier and installer Tanks Connected has commissioned tanks for projects in Tanzania, Ghana, Eritrea and South Africa. The company has supplied and supervised six tanks for a wastewater treatment facility in Ghana. →

An image depicting the 8000 m³ portable water storage tank supplied and installed by Tanks Connected and commissioned for Glencore in Ogies, Mpumalanga

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Tanks Connected celebrated its tenth anniversary by reflecting on its milestones to date

Waterjet cutting services relevant for vessels, heat exchangers

By: Sabrina Jardim 22nd April 2022 Waterjet cutting service provider MAXJET processes baffle and tube plates up to a thickness of 50 mm, which are commonly used in vessels and heat exchangers. “Our process makes for simpler downstream works, while our cold cutting processes allow for materials to be processed without affecting... →

An image depicting a silver tube plate heat exchanger

SERVING THE INDUSTRY Waterjet cutting service provider MAXJET processes baffle and tube plates up to 50 mm thick

Local heat exchanger industry waning

By: Sabrina Jardim 22nd April 2022 The local heat exchanger industry is facing challenging times owing to factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the country’s economic state, says heat exchange solutions provider Kelvion operational manager Pieter Herbst and MD Alex Dreyer. “Not only is the heat exchanger industry facing a... →

An image depicting Kelvion's fully welded plate heat exchanger the K° Bloc

RENEWABLE FOCUS Kelvion's K° Bloc heat exchanger handles high pressures and high temperatures, and can be used in various energy industries such as hydrogen and renewable energy

MetaleN

19th April 2022 Copper and heat-exchange materials are critical in the modern technological age, forming part of the many essential areas such as energy, heating and cooling, medical, decorative, electronics, farming and mining. You can rely on MetaleN for quality that adheres to strict international standards... →

Company guide to pressure vessels

26th November 2021 Whether it is wet or dry, indoor or outdoor storage, or even above or below 15 psi, pressure vessels manufacturer Tru Compressors advises that customers need to consult with a knowledgeable pressure vessel manufacturer when considering purchasing a pressure vessel. →

PRESSURE VESSELS Pressure vessels are a type of industrial equipment used for storing vapours, gases or fluids

Geosynthetics implemented in oil storage facility

By: Anna Moross 26th November 2021 Fibertex South Africa has supplied geosynthetics for the reinforcement, protection and leak detection of the oil tanks at an oil storage facility in the Port of Saldanha, in the Western Cape. →

Oil Tanks Once completed, the facility will consist of twelve 1.1-million barrels of crude oil storage tanks, which will all be interlinked, consequently allowing for the on-site blending of different crude oil

Manufacturer celebrates 10 years milestone

26th November 2021 Global manufacturer Tranter announces its tenth-year anniversary of providing parts and service for critical process heat exchangers to several well-known manufacturers in the dairy and juice industry. →

Exchanger Industries Limited acquires HRS Heat Exchangers

26th November 2021 Canadian market leader and globally recognised industrial and clean power generation sector designer and manufacturer Exchanger Industries Limited (EIL), has acquired manufacturer HRS Heat Exchangers. →

Wieland South Africa

3rd August 2021 Wieland South Africa (Pty) Ltd, situated in Edenvale, Johannesburg, South Africa produces high quality products according to DIN & BS specifications, accompanied by fast turnaround times. We boast two manufacturing divisions including: Finned Tubes: →

Cylinder market expected to grow

9th April 2021 The global liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturing market is projected to reach a market size of about $4.7-billion by 2026, with an average growth rate of about 3.6% during the forecast period, according to a report issued by market intelligence provider Transparency Market Research... →

EXPANDING GAS The growth in the global LPG cylinder manufacturing market is driven by increased disposable income, urbanisation and demand for convenience

Increase in tanks demand presents challenges

By: Darren Parker 9th April 2021 Despite a global increase in stainless steel tanks production over the past 12 months – particularly for the food and beverage sectors – some subsectors are facing challenges, says stainless steel supplier Columbus Stainless market development manager Lerato Mashigo. “The food and beverage sector... →

AGES LIKE A FINE WINE Over the recommended life span of a structure, stainless steel becomes more economical because of reduced maintenance and refurbishment required

New range of air driers introduced

By: Darren Parker 9th April 2021 Compressed-air treatment supplier Artic Driers International has launched a new range of locally manufactured air driers – the SA Series – for cleaning and drying compressed air in food and beverage applications. The SA Series range of heatless desiccant pressure swing driers embodies a simple,... →

THE SA SERIES The locally made range of heatless desiccant pressure swing driers embodies a simple and robust design

Almar ISOTainers – the ultimate bulk liquid storage solution

9th April 2021 Almar have a wide range of ISO Tanks available in South Africa including food grade and chemical grade tanks which are internationally approved to meet global safety standards and are inspected before and after each use. These bulk storage tanks have the capacity to carry up to 26 000 litres of... →

Pandemic negatively affects vessel testing

By: Cameron Mackay 27th November 2020 The negative impact of Covid-19 on the local economy has resulted in a significant decrease in the testing of air-pressure vessels, says air compression products and services provider Tru Compressor Solutions sales director Phillip Botha. The company has conducted 15 tests on air-pressure vessels... →

Business is booming for supplier

By: Darren Parker 10th April 2020 Stainless steel vessels and tanks supplier Metal Tank Industries has noted a definite market upswing in the past eight months, particularly in the food and beverage sector, as well as in the industrial sector, in terms of mineral oils, petroleum oils, chemicals and agrochemicals production.... →

MAKING IT WORK Metal Tank Industries’ streamlined production processes has helped it become more competitive in terms of costing

Heat exchanger training offered by company

By: Darren Parker 10th April 2020 Heat exchanger company Protherm Systems is planning to host its first heat exchanger training course in the coming months, in Gauteng, once the Covid-19 national lockdown has been lifted. The specific date and venue will be communicated to all interested parties and on Protherm System’s website... →

SOME LIKE IT HOT Shell and tube heat exchangers are one of the three types of heat exchangers to be discussed in the training course

Mozambique expansion key for gas supplier

By: Darren Parker 10th April 2020 JSE-listed gas supplier Afrox has committed a R75-million capital investment to establish and develop a new regional branch in Pemba and an on-site store in Palma, both in Mozambique, over the next few years. Afrox Mozambique currently has no presence in the northern region of the country, which... →

EXPANDING GAS Afrox’s R75-million investment into Mozambique is aimed at taking full advantage of the country’s offshore liquid natural gas development

Interior tank cleaning made easier through rope access

By: Darren Parker 10th April 2020 Work at height company Skyriders is cleaning the interiors of large storage tanks for a major petrochemicals producer, in Mpumalanga, using rope access. Having completed its first cleaning scope of the year in February, it started its second cleaning in late March. →

ROPING IN THE PROS In many cases, a client’s maintenance and inspection budgets can be stretched further by using rope access

Demand for heat exchanger range increases

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 29th November 2019 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 director Tristan McLaren. “We have seen increased demand for our WeldPack in diverse industries.... →

LOCK AND LOADED WeldPack model WP75/600 loading for delivery.

Equipment supplier overcomes vats challenge

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 29th November 2019 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 part of a chemical process to extract vanadium. The project was completed in August 2019, in... →

JOINING MODULES The vertical and overhead welding to join these modules were done with all- positional Flux-Core welding

Heat exchanger offers cutting-edge solutions

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 29th November 2019 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 gas and regasification facilities, hydrogen and supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) stations depend on... →

Heat exchangers market value to grow by 2026

29th November 2019 The global heat exchangers market accounted for revenue of about $16.62-million in 2018 and is anticipated to generate about $29.31-million by 2026, according to a report published by global market research firm Allied Market Research. The market is projected to grow at a compound yearly growth... →

Company installs leachate tank at landfill

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 29th November 2019 Industrial and commercial steel water-tank manufacturer SBS has recently installed a 500 m³ capacity landfill leachate storage tank with a floating cover at a landfill site in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal. The ST21-03 SBS tank measures 14.33 m in diameter and 3.17 m in height. →

SAFELY CONTAINED Once the leachate liquid is safely contained, it requires further processing to obtain an environmentally safe liquid

Big Vessels, Multiple Vessels Built Fast

27th November 2019 Metal Tank Industries is proud to offer its clients the latest automated vertical tank building and automated tank welding technology. This new technology allows for very large vessels and multiples of vessels to be built and delivered far quicker than conventional tank building processes, while... →

Projects in DRC keep local businesses afloat

By: Khutso Maphatsoe 12th April 2019 With a lack of investment and new projects locally, stainless steel fabricator Vessel Fab has expanded its offering into Africa and has been working on a few projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighbouring countries. Over the past decade there has been an exponential... →

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The company provides custom-built products based on client designs and specifications

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EXCLUSIVELY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS The company provides custom-built products based on client designs and specifications

Electrical heat tracing viable safety precaution

12th April 2019 With the maintenance at particular temperatures during transportation of various products – such as containers and tanks carrying oil and bitumen acids – having become a critical part of realising quality and insurance guarantees, electrical heat tracing (EHT) has emerged as a vital component for... →

SAFETY FIRST The EHT cabling generates heat over the surface of the container, which in turn heats up the product inside the container

Company limit switches ideal for various applications

12th April 2019 With process and storage vessels incorporating limit switches to prevent overfilling of a tank or vessel or dry running of a pump, electronics manufacturer Anderson-Negele’s NCS series is ideally suited for the reliable measurement of limits in media with low water content, such as certain... →

NOT FILLING TO THE BRIM Process and storage vessels have limit switches to prevent a tank or vessel from overfilling

Cost-saving focus prompts heat exchanger design

By: Khutso Maphatsoe 12th April 2019 The increased importance of reducing capital, operating and maintenance costs has made the assessment of multiple options and variable parameters for heat exchanger design essential to find the most optimum solution, says engineering company Steinmüller Africa boiler process group leader Warwick... →

Company adds two new products to its portfolio

12th April 2019 Heat exchangers solution provider Kelvion has developed solutions for how to recover waste heat with two new additions to its product portfolio – the Exhaust Gas Heat Exchanger and the EcoMi modular economiser. These products can transform waste heat into useful forms of energy, reducing... →

$22.59bn projected heat exchanger market value by 2023

By: Zandile Mavuso 30th November 2018 The heat exchangers market is projected to reach $22.59-billion by 2023, from $13.5-billion in 2017 at a compound annual growth rate of 9.0% during the forecast period, says research company Markets and Markets. →

Company unlocks trade corridors through vessels business

30th November 2018 JSE listed-Grindrod and its partners continue to build on its core freight management competence in improving and unlocking trade corridors. →

Tank blanketing key to prevent fire

30th November 2018 The storage of flammable liquids carries with it the need to put in place fire protection mechanisms, and tank blanketing is deemed one of the most effective ways of preventing fires in flammable liquid storage tanks by means of controlling the formation of explosive vapour or air mixtures above... →

Arc 1

13th April 2018 High-quality welding and cutting products and services supplier Arc 1 is focused on supporting the fabrication industry in Southern Africa. Based in Elandsfontein, Germiston, the company intends to be the supplier of choice for those fabrication customers wanting to procure high-quality welding... →

Controlled permeability formwork liners prevent tank degradation

13th April 2018 To reduce the formation of blowholes and other blemishes on concrete surfaces Formtex Controlled Permeability Formwork (CPF) liners, supplied by nonwoven roll goods supplier Fibertex SA, have been designed and manufactured for concrete surface enhancement in diverse applications, including highly... →

FORMTEX CONTROLLED PERMEABILITY FORMWORK LINERS Fibertex Formtex Controlled Permeability Formwork liners are designed and manufactured for concrete surface enhancement in diverse applications

Costs, downtime impede pressure vessel testing

By: Paige Müller 13th April 2018 Potential downtime and cost considerations are preventing industries from conducting essential pressure vessel testing, says air compression products distributor Tru Compressor Solutions product specialist and sales director Phillip Botha. “Air compressors and pressure vessels are used in... →

PHILLIP BOTHA In the current South African economic climate, companies are still extremely price sensitive

Agreement for two hydrogen fuelling units struck

13th April 2018 Global industrial gases company Air Products has signed an agreement with State-owned Chinese power generation company Shenhua New Energy, a subsidiary of China’s energy conglomerate China Energy Investment Group, to provide two hydrogen containerised dispenser units to China Energy’s first... →

AIR PRODUCTS Air Products has more than 50 patents in hydrogen dispensing technology

Cape Town finalises new desalination plant project

By: Paige Müller 13th April 2018 With the Cape Town area suffering from one of the worst droughts in its history, tank manufacturer and supplier SBS Tanks marketing manager James Preston tells Engineering News that the City of Cape Town municipality has launched several alternative water source projects to mitigate the drought’s... →

DESALINATION PLANT The new desalination plant project will be able to purify and supply two-million litres of fresh water a day

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