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a black electrical junction box made of tough, corrosion-resistant engineering plastic by Pratley
Cost-effective electrical termination solutions for construction industry
10th June 2022

Industrial products and adhesives manufacturer Pratley offers a range of cost-effective electrical solutions available to assist contractors in a recovering construction industry. “It is important... 


Image of Nord’s maintenance system
Drive-based solutions enhance efficiency, safety of machines
3rd June 2022

Engineering Solutions provider BMG’s Nord predictive maintenance solutions offer fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data, to enhance the operational efficiency and... 


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Supplier to showcase breathalyser solution
27th May 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Alcohol-testing solutions provider ALCO-Safe will launch its new ALCONTROL Version 2 breathalyser solution at the A-OSH Expo event, which will be held from May 31 to June 2 at the Gallagher... 


Image of Alcohol Breathalyser’s iSober breathalyser solution and box
Remote solution makes alcohol testing more accessible
27th May 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Alcohol testing equipment supplier Alcohol Breathalyser’s new iSober Breathalyser application (app) and cloud service will contribute to making alcohol testing solutions more affordable and... 


Megger solidifies commitment to Africa with new Durban-based office
Megger solidifies commitment to Africa with new Durban-based office
20th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

With South Africa being one of four regional economic “hotspots” in Africa, testing and measurement equipment manufacturer Megger has chosen the country to be the host of its first African office,... 


Image of a worker cleaning an AHU
Supplier provides innovative cleaning method
20th May 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Cleaning chemicals supplier O3 Chemicals has developed two cleaning chemicals specifically for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR)  equipment, the first of which is... 


A spray nozzle affixed to a ceiling spraying a large amount of mist water as a fire suppression system offered by Danfoss Fore Safety
Water mist tech to be presented at event
20th May 2022

Multinational engineering and manufacturing company Danfoss Fire Safety – part of the Danfoss Group – will be presenting a session at the Firexpo South Africa 2022 being held from May 31 to June 02... 


A large 3 000 kg/h burner installed at local food, home and personal care product producer, in Isando,
Two installations prove company’s mettle
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Industrial boiler manufacturer Steam Generation has successfully completed two projects in Africa that highlight its ability to improve energy efficiency and management for clients. “We... 


ENERPAC SCJ-50 CUBE JACK The compact incremental lifting and lowering system has an automated mechanical locking facility for higher efficiency, faster operation and greater safety than conventional climbing jacks with wooden cribbing
Manufacturer expands product portfolio
6th May 2022

Industrial engineered products and components manufacturer BMG’s range of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment has expanded its product portfolio to comprise a new portable self-locking cube jack... 


BIGGER AND BETTER
Kappa is working on custom projects which involve a 350 Series design for the handling of greater pressures and loads
Hydraulic cylinder manufacturer embarks on African roadshow
6th May 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Precision hydraulic cylinder specialist Kappa Engineering aims to navigate the African business environment through a series of roadshows this year to showcase its expertise to key mining... 


An image depicting Kelvion's fully welded plate heat exchanger the K° Bloc
Local heat exchanger industry waning
22nd April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

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... 


Image of generators on site
Many manufacturers still without backup power
15th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Many local manufacturers still do not have backup power installed, while others lack adequate power solutions to effectively limit the production losses incurred during power outages or... 


A SundWASH high pressure wash-down systems for food and beverage applications
Pump system showcased at expo
25th March 2022

International pumps and compressors designer and manufacturer Sundyne showcased its SundWASH high pressure wash-down systems for food and beverage applications at the International Production &... 


6 in line pressure booster systems augmented by Movitec centrifugal pumps and a Command Pro+ microprocessor control unit
Internationally available pump comes to S Africa
25th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

The South African division of global manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves this year announced the introduction of its KSB Delta Macro series to the local market. The series is designed for large flow... 


Image of a pre-sink portal crane designed and manufactured by Condra Cranes
Crane company innovative in competitive environment
4th March 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Local crane manufacturer Condra Cranes MD Marc Kleiner stresses that the competitiveness of the local cranes and hoists market has been exacerbated by cheaper imports of cranes, hoists and related... 


A 3 D home made by using the COBOD BOD2 3D construction printer, at a test site in Nairobia Kenya headed by housing firm 14Trees
First 3D printed house in Kenya
18th February 2022

In October the first three-dimensional- (3D-) printed demonstration house was constructed by sustainable and affordable housing group 14Trees in Nairobi, Kenya. The house is also the first... 


Image of a synthetic lubricant and gears 1
Use of synthetic lubricants growing in local industry
11th February 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Synthetic lubricant use in the local industry as a viable alternative to conventional, hydrocarbon- and mineral-based lubricants is gaining momentum, says industrial equipment and consumables... 


An engineer using rope access to asses and clean inside a boiler prior to the start of maintenance, with headlamp on
Boiler, burner maintenance key to company success
4th February 2022 By: Halima Frost

The instrumental job of cleaning an industrial boiler or burner prior to maintenance has proven to be an integral part of rope access company Skyriders’ offerings, says marketing manager Mike Zinn.... 


An image of a newly refurbished GL30 SCC locomotive at Pretoria-based freight company Railco Africa
Rail operator eyes South African, African leasing expansion with renewed locomotive fleet
29th November 2021 By: Donna Slater

Freight logistics company Grindrod, through its 43% shareholding in Pretoria-based freight company Railco Africa, is looking to expand its locomotives leasing and rail operations business in South... 


Image of a BMG worker conducting maintenance, specification
Chain and sprockets offer cost savings on power transmission
12th November 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s total plant management solutions encompass a technical advisory service for maintenance programmes that includes correct chain and sprocket selection, a... 


Image of FM Solutions director Zaahir Forbes
New division to provide tailored maintenance services
12th November 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Facilities management services provider FM Solutions launched their specialist technical unit, FM Solutions Technical, in June 2021 – thereby expanding their facilities management services to... 


Image of Skyriders conducting at-height maintenance at Montecasino
Retail complex work complete
12th November 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

While the Montecasino leisure and retail complex in Fourways, Johannesburg, has its own maintenance team and specialised contractors, the complex occasionally requires work-at-height and... 


Image of Carrier Fire & Security's AlarmLine II linear heat detection system
Company provides application for linear heat cable in warehousing
29th October 2021

Equipment supplier Carrier Fire & Security is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of life safety equipment.  With industry-leading brands and products, the company has... 


A large ocean bearing vessel with LNG Gas from Mozambique and other parts of the world to South Africa.
Need for training in LNG sector recognised
15th October 2021 By: Halima Frost

With liquefied natural gas (LNG) expected to grow exponentially over the next five years, owing to the global drive to greener power generation, diverse consulting service provider Synergy Oil &... 


A photo of the fully assembled Zenith robotic inspection device including camera, controller and tripod
New drone tech improves inspection capabilities
1st October 2021 By: Darren Parker

Work-at-height company Skyriders has added the Zenith robotic inspection device –a new vertical inspection technology – to its portfolio of services. The winch-operated pan-tilt-zoom camera drone... 


A large solar installation on a clients roof installed by EP Refrigeration, which is grid-tied and decreases the clients reliance on grid power
Refrigeration system to cut energy costs available
17th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

With South African retailers looking for ways of recovering from the latest lockdown, as well as the looting and vandalism, an opportunity to decrease costs on the system that comprises the bulk of... 


An image of two drone pilots, holding a drone and remote
New camera used in inspection project
6th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

In a first for Southern Africa and possibly the whole of Africa, rope access specialists Skyriders has used Zenith – a new confined-space inspection camera system – at a petrochemicals plant, in... 


Mini excavator undertaking refractory demolition in a furnace
Critical planning essential for safe furnace demolition
6th August 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

While furnace demolitions are carried out often, demolition contractor Jet Demolition says successful implementation of a furnace demolition and project execution stem from detailed and meticulous... 


Around-the-clock vaccine freezer monitoring
9th July 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Local automation and control industry electronic products manufacturer Omniflex is providing Data2Desktop technology to monitor and detect slight internal temperature deviation in Covid-19 vaccine... 


Digital indicator launched
9th July 2021

Load cells manufacturer and supplier Loadtech’s recently launched LT1320, which is a precision digital indicator for belt weighing applications. 


New liquid analysis sensors launched
9th July 2021

Measurement instrumentation, services and solutions company Endress+Hauser launched Memosens 2.0 digital technology last month, which provides simple, safe and connected liquid analysis. 


THERMAL CAPTURER
The testo 883 Thermal Imaging Camera offers an infrared resolution which can even be expanded to 640 x 480 pixels
New thermal imaging camera launched
9th July 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Portable measurement instrumentation company Testo South Africa, a subsidiary of Testo SE & Co. KGaA, in Germany, launched a new handheld testo 883 thermal imaging camera in the second quarter of... 


PMSENSE
Particle matter transmitter
Monitoring instrument promotes local health
9th July 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

In order to protect community health, it is essential to measure particle matter (PM) levels on a continuous basis through the installation of specialised instrumentation, such as the PMsense PM... 


EPC regulations roll out promoted
2nd July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is actively promoting the roll-out of the new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Regulations. This is being done through SANAS’ new... 


SAFER, DEEPER MINING
From its inception, Ya Batho decided to make products appropriate in explosive environments and close to electronic equipment, without interference, to adhere to mining regulations
Testing can ensure safe communication on mines
2nd July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The potential dangers of working underground make reliable communication vital for improving safety and enhancing operational efficiency, says communications device provider Ya Batho sales and... 


ADVANCED WEDGE-LOCKING
BMG’s Nord-Lock bolt securing system is based on wedge-locking technology, designed to secure bolted joints exposed to severe vibration and dynamic loads in extreme conditions
Product ensures bolt security for safer railways
11th June 2021

Bolt security is essential for optimum safety in all industries, particularly in the railway sector, where demands on rail lines and train components are under increasing pressure, as trains and... 


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