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SQUEAKY CLEAN 
 
Preoperational cleaning of boilers before commissioning require a 1% hydrofluoric acid solution to remove most mill scale and fabrication defects
Demand increasing for boiler cleaning
17th January 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

There has been a signifiscant increase in demand for industrial and chemical cleaning solutions provider Gra-Tech’s chemical cleaning of package boilers, as industries in which package boilers are... 


BOILER EFFICIENCY FOCUS

Hlophe notes an increase in customers using coal-fired boilers that require automation to assist in monitoring and realising boiler efficiency, at a reasonable cost
Company to offer carbon tax consulting
17th January 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Boiler and burner solutions provider Steam Generation is set to introduce Carbon Tax consulting services for its customers to add to its boiler financing services. This comes after the Carbon Tax... 


New initiatives to support customers begin
29th November 2019

Vertically integrated filtration company Donaldson Filtration Solutions is embarking on new initiatives to further streamline the company’s offerings to the market and effectively support customer... 


VERSATILE FILTERING RANGE
While the range has many mining applications, the Vacubelt 3354 is an alternative to products made of polypropylene in cooling lubricant filtration
Company’s filter belt applications popular at trade show
29th November 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

International technical weavers GKD - Gebr. Kufferath AG received additional enquiries about the company’s Vacubelt range of filter belts and its applications beyond the mining industry during the... 


PRODUCTION EXPANSION 
Filtaire SA has enhanced its production plant with the acquisition of 16 sewing machines and the addition of seven new production staff
Local air-filtration manufacturer enhances plant
29th November 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

In its twenty-first year of servicing the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, local air-filtration and dust-collection products manufacturer Filtaire SA has completed a... 


New patent on filter system for metalworking announced
29th November 2019

Motion and control technologies provider Parker Hannifin Corporation’s industrial gas filtration and generation division launched an important new patent for the metalworking industry. Announced in... 


Portable analysis kit provides reliable filtration solution
29th November 2019

The Fleetguar FK36000 portable fuel cleanliness analysis kit is a reliable solution for testing fuel cleanliness in the field, according to air filter media supplier Cummins Filtration mining sales... 


Institute establishes drive for CO2 as natural refrigerant
20th September 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Local heating, refrigeration and air conditioning (HVAC) industry body the South African Institute of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (SAIRAC) has established a drive to introduce the option of... 


MIXING CONVEYORS The conveyor system consists of a central conveyor that is fed by eight smaller conveyors, each of which contain various frozen-food products to be mixed
Versatile drives ideal for HVAC industry
20th September 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Many features of the variable-speed drive (VSD) solutions provided by drive technology provider SEW-Eurodrive can be applied to projects in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC)... 


LASER PRECISION 
Thermaspray’s laser cladding system was launched at its Olifantsfontien facility
Laser technology expands company’s service offerings
13th September 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Coating technology specialist Thermaspray has recently launched and installed its new laser cladding system, which has broadened the scope of the industries it serves. 


FIRE SUPPRESSION ACCEPTANCE

The challenge lies in presenting this solution, which cannot be seen, compared to solutions which can be physically seen such as foam or sprinkler systems
Post-harvest tech expands to fire sector
30th August 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

While on-site industrial gas generation solutions provider Gas at Site has traditionally focused on the post-harvest sector using technology – referred to as controlled atmosphere – that controls... 


CEMENT INNOVATION

The new competence center will develop novel silicone-based products and solutions that improve the durability of cement and concrete
Chinese company opens competence centre
7th June 2019

Multinational silicon products developer and manufacturer the WACKER Group has opened a new competence centre for cement and concrete applications in Shanghai, China. The laboratory will develop... 


COMMENDABLE CRUSHING

The I54Rv3 impact crusher operates efficiently in various applications. These include asphalt and concrete recycling, rock crushing, construction, mining and demolition
Supplier adds new crusher to range
7th June 2019

Construction equipment supplier High Power Equipment (HPE) Africa has added the updated high-performance I54Rv3 impact crusher to the company’s range of screening and crushing equipment... 


DEMANDING CONDITIONS

AKS is used in a diverse range of chemically aggressive applications such as mining, water treatment and conveyance of sewage
New liner technology surpasses concrete protection alternatives
7th June 2019

Concrete protection liners specialist manufacturer AKS Lining Systems has taken the "cast-in" liner concept and developed its design through the development of Anchor Knob Sheet technology (AKS),... 


CRA TRIPLES TUBES

CRA pipes have traditionally been run in singles as the threaded connections exhibit a higher tendency to galling and require a careful make-up
Dope-free tech used in three stand CRA pipes’ first run
31st May 2019

Stainless steels developer and manufacturer Sandvik’s SAF 2507 corrosion resistant alloy (CRA) pipes were used with dope-free technology to conduct the first ever run of CRA tubes in stands of... 


IAN FRASER There are adequate, cost-effective solutions for generating high-volume hydrogen locally available
Hydrogen essential for chemicals sector
8th March 2019

With its range of industrial uses and applications, hydrogen is a very importantmolecule essential in many sectors such as chemicals, refining and metallurgical applications, as well as glass and... 


ONE OF A KIND Vedermag is the only magnetic drive pump that can handle up to 20% solids
Pumps range eliminates leakage of corrosive chemicals
8th March 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Using the Verdermag pump range in the chemicals and petrochemicals industries eliminates leakage of corrosive and hazardous chemicals, as it is an encapsulated pump and therefore leak-free, states... 


Rolfes investigating nanotechnology paints to diversify business
8th March 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Local solvents and chemicals company Rolfes Chemicals is investigating the applications of nanotechnology in coatings to diversify its business in Southern Africa, says Rolfes Chemicals MD Clive... 


BRIDGE RESORATION
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals is involved in the restoration of bridges on the N17 and N14
Repair, maintenance vital for infrastructure life span
16th November 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Preventive maintenance and the timeous repair of infrastructure can save significant costs and extend the life of infrastructure, says specialised construction products supplier a.b.e. Construction... 


ACROSS THE BOARD
Seastock System covers all on-board maintenance systems for a client
Full management solution for on-board maintenance launched
3rd August 2018

Marine coatings supplier Jotun launched an innovative solution that brings simplicity, predictability and optimal quality to the process of marine on-board maintenance. Launched in June, the... 


CORROSION MONITOR Swarm provides rapid response to wall thickness changes in pipes and vessels
JST to introduce Swarm in July
1st June 2018 By: Melissa Zisengwe

Local corrosion control solution provider JST in association with Total Heating Solutions, or THS, will introduce Swarm, a new corrosion-monitoring system, to the South African market next month,... 


NEW PRODUCT HRCSA coating technology has been used in the US to prevent crevice corrosion
Active seal solution to mitigate corrosion
1st June 2018 By: Melissa Zisengwe

Companies and industries affected by corrosion should consider Afrisun’s High Ratio Calcium Sulfonate Alkyd (HRCSA) coating to mitigate the threat of corrosion at production plants in the metal-... 


SPLASH-ZONE PROTECTION
The Splash-Zone system is easily applied and maintained, with a lifespan of more than 30 years
Coating systems to benefit harbour infrastructure projects
30th March 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Technical products and services provider JST Group will market its range of Guardian coating systems for various applications, including marine piling, to the Southern African harbour... 


PLANT FOR PURPOSE
Before food-grade lubrication can be manufactured, it needs certain certifications, including Kosher, Halaal and ISO 21469 certification
Lubricants company creates specialist division to drive localisation
9th February 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Lubricants specialist FUCHS Lubricants South Africa (FUCHS) and its parent company FUCHS Petrolub SE, based in Germany, have created a Lubritech division to drive a specialisation and localisation... 


LUBE FACTORS
In selecting the most suitable lubricant for a specific application, various factors need to be taken into consideration
Supplier adds food-grade range to lubricant offering
9th February 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Engineering consumables and components distributor BMG will start supplying a National Sanitation Foundation International-certified H1 food-grade range of lubricants from the third quarter this... 


Industry body authorised as verification authority
2nd February 2018

The Department of Labour has authorised industry body the Southern African Gas Association (Saga) to be the verification authority for the natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industrial... 


New tool ensures accuracy for transition flow of gas
2nd February 2018

Industrial automation multinational Endress+Hauser’s new integrated pressure measurement tool, the Prowirl F/R/O 200 (Prowirl) is able to record energy and mass flows with maximum accuracy for... 


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... 


SOCIAL COHESION An example of some of the hard-wearing gym equipment that has been produced by Lani Service Centre
Outdoor gym sites increase
24th November 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

With there being an increase in steel-constructed outdoor gym equipment nationally, Johannesburg-based outdoor gym equipment manufacturer Lani Service Centre has contacted self-lubricating bearings... 


AFTER
The coatings are highly resilient and have, to date, proven to be completely durable, without a known failure
Unique repair solutions have ‘unlimited’ applications
17th November 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Applications for industrial lining solutions provider Groupline Projects’ (GLP’s) Armacoat and Armasteel composite repair systems seem to be “unlimited”, as the company embarks on a quest to tailor... 


MASTER PLANNERS
Willem Liebenberg and André Kowalewski (right) of the Drakenstein municipality are at the forefront of the master plan
Western Cape municipality begins master plan to combat water loss
13th October 2017

The Drakenstein local municipality in Paarl, Western Cape, has begun a 20-year master plan to replace old or ageing asbestos pipes in the region with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes, which... 


NONDESTRUCTIVE EFFICIENCY High-pressure water jetting allows for concrete removal without rebar damage
High-pressure water jetting pumps witness growth in market
6th October 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

In the last three to four years, hydrodemolition by means of automated technological advances has become an increasingly popular method for significant concrete repairs, says water blasting and... 


Rope access pivotal in enhancing NDT inspection
15th September 2017

The effectiveness of non-destructive testing (NDT) is enhanced by rope access, as it ensures the rapid deployment of skilled technicians to carry out this critical inspection work, posits... 


MULTIPURPOSE PRODUCT Rust-Anode is perfect for applications where an anti-corrosion seal would be beneficial
Rust-prevention sealing system ideal for corrosive environments
11th August 2017 By: Nadine James

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... 


CORROSION CONTROL Vital Engineering’s fibreglass gratings are manufactured with continuous glass fibre strands interwoven in both directions with thermosetting resins
Products ensure safety in offshore operations
4th August 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In the marine and offshore environment, metal corrosion is a major cost and safety factor. Steel gratings, stair treads, pressed floors and safety handrails manufacturer Vital Engineering offers a... 


LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS
Multotec field service teams conduct regular site visits to ensure optimum performance of equipment
Company evolves to meet KZN miners’ needs
21st July 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

As mineral sands miners in KwaZulu-Natal move into the next phase of their project life cycles, mining solutions provider Multotec is taking steps to evolve its products and service offering to... 


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