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TAKING FLIGHT 
The drones have been designed for indoor use
Boiler inspection easier with drones
5th June 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Using drones, in addition to rope access, can result in boiler inspections being done at a fraction of the cost and much quicker, notes rope access specialist Skyriders. 


COATINGS TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
Sapma is looking to consolidate its online learning materials into one platform. To make material easier to access and navigate for trainees
Association prepares for life after crisis
5th June 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the debilitating effects of Covid-19 on the local economy, the South African Paint Manufacturing Association (Sapma) is using this opportunity to redevelop and implement improved measures... 


Condition monitoring solution mitigates risks
22nd May 2020 By: Darren Parker

Manufacturers are exposed to various operational risks relating to the performance of their critical production equipment, all of which can directly impact the bottom line. 


REFURBISHED VALVES 
In addressing the high cost of valve replacements, Mechanical Rotating Solutions offers cost-effective solutions such as the efficient refurbishment and repairs
Valve maintenance key to mining fire protection
15th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

While an optimal fire-protection system is key to any mining operation, the inspection and maintenance of its various parts is of equal importance, says industrial solutions provider Mechanical... 


MAPPING THE WAY FORWARD 
RGR Technologies looks forward to slowly introducing three-dimensional printing into its processes to assist with the manufacture of valve parts
Local procurement lags in public, private sectors
15th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

A prevailing issue facing the valves sector is the “poor attitude” to local procurement in the public and private sectors, says valves manufacturer RGR Technologies commercial director Ross Hunter. 


FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY 
The Desponia butterfly valves, manufactured in Spain, are available with different lining materials for reliability and extended service life in diverse sectors
Company supports essential service providers amid lockdown
15th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier BMG encourages companies operating during South Africa’s Covid-19 lockdown and beyond not to neglect the condition monitoring of process valves. 


IN TOUCH WITH THE TRENDS 
Pace Valves is no stranger to developments in valve automation
Pandemic prompts supplier’s tech aspirations
15th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial valves supplier Process and Allied Contracting Equipment (Pace Valves) plans to embrace the technological developments that will be prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa to... 


TNPA's ship repair facilities operating at 100% capacity
TNPA's ship repair facilities operating at 100% capacity
13th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) ship repair facilities are operating at 100% capacity following the easing of the lockdown restrictions to Level 4. Operations will be guided by the... 


Sapma appeals to government to allow paint contractors to resume business
Sapma appeals to government to allow paint contractors to resume business
8th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

The South African Paint Manufacturing Association (Sapma) urges the government to allow paint contractors to not only carry out emergency projects, but also other contracts for external surface... 


Zimbabwe border fence completed
4th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

The 40 km borderline fence between South Africa and Zimbabwe at the Beitbridge border crossing was completed on April 20, after undergoing 29 days of repairs and the replacement of some sections.... 


BIG JOB
Refurbished 20 m span Condra crane for Implats
Company provides crane replacement, refurbishment solutions
24th April 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

The options of replacing or refurbishing an overhead crane both have advantages, and they should be considered very carefully, says crane manufacturer and refurbishment specialist Condra MD Marc... 


NIRVAN BRIJLAL

The industry is well regulated, with many safety standards in place
Association improves technicians training
24th April 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Safety Association of South Africa has been investing in improving its LPG technicians’ installation training through collaboration with the Department of... 


ROPING IN THE PROS
In many cases, a client’s maintenance and inspection budgets can be stretched further by using rope access
Interior tank cleaning made easier through rope access
10th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

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... 


juwi awarded Touwsrivier solar O&M contract
juwi awarded Touwsrivier solar O&M contract
2nd April 2020 By: Donna Slater

Renewable energy company juwi Renewable Energies has been awarded the contract for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Touwsrivier concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar project in the... 


Eskom to temporarily shut Koeberg Unit 2
Eskom to temporarily shut Koeberg Unit 2
2nd April 2020 By: Donna Slater

From midnight on April 3, power utility Eskom will take Unit 2 of the Koeberg nuclear power station, in the Western Cape, offline. The unit is scheduled to return to service by April 30, if not... 


Carrier suspends operations days after issuing safety assurances
27th March 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

State-owned regional airline SA Express, which is currently in business rescue, suspended its operations on Wednesday March 18. This was because of “adverse recent developments including the impact... 


NO TIME WASTED
A visual inspection using a drone takes an hour and only requires the operator and their assistant
Drones used for maintenance, inspection
20th March 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Industrial rope access company Skyriders’ use of drones for on-site inspection has enabled it to gain access into confined spaces that might be too dangerous for its clients’ technicians. A drone... 


SHAFTED
A misalignment between the pump and motor shafts had been causing failures at a coal mine
Pump failures at mine addressed
20th March 2020

Last month, mechanical seal and pump supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) was asked to address the multiple failures experienced by a coal mine in Mpumalanga as a result of coupling... 


REACHING NEW HEIGHTS
Skyriders created a methodology and risk assessments for this maintenance project, including a trial run finished last October, and the actual maintenance undertaking in November
Company reaches new heights with award
13th March 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Height management solutions providers Skyriders received an award from a major petrochemicals producer in December last year for achieving significant reductions in its maintenance costs and... 


CLEANING VARIATION

While above the floor cleaning tasks remain similar, variations in floor types require different products and methodologies for maintenance or restoration
Supplier offers complete solution to university
13th March 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Local cleaning chemicals supplier Industroclean’s ability to provide holistic cleaning solutions enables it to offer the University of Cape Town (UCT) a one-stop-shop cleaning chemicals solution.... 


Digitalisation beneficial for steel producers
28th February 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Digitalisation will become an increasingly important strategy for steel producers to achieve a competitive advantage in the market, says metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider... 


The upgrades to the Marder tanks will expand the life of the tanks which have been in service since 1971
Defence contract signed with German armed forces
21st February 2020

Germany’s unified armed forces and civil administration and procurement authority The Bundeswehr, has joined with defence contractor Rheinmetall to carry out new measures for extending the service... 


Denel upgraded by Fitch Ratings as it closes aerostructures business
21st February 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s State-owned defence industrial group has Denel welcomed the recent decision by Fitch Ratings to affirm its long- and short-term ratings for the group, and to upgrade its outlook.... 


SNEAKY LEAKS
Refrigeration systems charged with odourless CO2 need to be monitored with sensors to ensure leaks do not compromise air quality in enclosed spaces
Skills shortage plagues natural refrigerant sector
14th February 2020 By: Darren Parker

One of the most pertinent issues facing the local heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) industry is the lack of specialised skills needed for the systematic adoption of... 


TIME TO SCRAP THIS PRACTICE
Disposed cylinders create about 3 150 m3 scrap metal and can explode if not thoroughly evacuated
Renewed call to ban disposable cylinders
14th February 2020 By: Darren Parker

Despite various heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) industry participants contesting the banning of disposable gas cylinders in South Africa for years, there is no... 


IT’S A GAS
The Rapid Recovery service is up to ten times faster than traditional refrigerant recovery methods
Refrigerant recovery service set for expansion
14th February 2020 By: Darren Parker

Speciality chemicals supplier A-Gas South Africa is planning to expand its rapid recovery refrigerant service nationally this year. This follows the appointment of A-Gas business development... 


Investigation under way following fatal rail accident in Johannesburg
Investigation under way following fatal rail accident in Johannesburg
13th February 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the accident between a Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Premier Classe passenger train and a stationary Transnet train between... 


MAINTENANCE CRITICAL Operating engines with contaminated oil will accelerate engine wear and significantly reduce the expected engine life
Contamination mainly down to improper maintenance
7th February 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Incorrect air filter maintenance accounts for 99% of the concern that engine manufacturer Cummins has regarding engine oil contamination in Africa, says Cummins Filtration Africa and the Middle... 


MODIFICATION ROLLOUT Modifications to the Medupi conveyor systems will also be applied at Kusile
Eskom considering modifications to failure-prone Medupi conveyor system
31st January 2020 By: Darren Parker

Following three conveyor belt failures at the new Medupi power station, which contributed to load-shedding in December and January, State-owned electricity utility Eskom says several modifications... 


EXCLUSIVE PICKS 
Vert Energy is the exclusive distributor for Leroy-Somer in Southern Africa
Company increases footprint in Africa through distributorship
31st January 2020

Electro-mechanical power transmission supplier Vert Energy’s Leroy-Somer LSK direct current (DC) motors provide cost-effective solutions for variable speed applications.  


CREATING LOCAL VALUE 

The award is in recognition of automotive component manufacturers in SA who create value in South Africa and contribute to exports and GDP
Ramaphosa presents sustainability award to casting producer
24th January 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa presented local automotive casting producer Atlantis Foundries with the prestigious Best Brownfield / Expansion Project award at the 2019 Investment Conference in Sandton... 


DEVELOPING LOCAL SUPPLIERS 
The BSDP aims to drive transformation and skills sharing in the automotive sector by facilitating access to markets for component manufacturers like Naicker Toolmakers
Local supplier grows through development programme
24th January 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Local automotive tool manufacturer and supplier Naicker Toolmakers has benefited from completing nonprofit organisation Automotive Supply Chain Competitiveness Initiative’s (ASCCI’s) Black Supplier... 


Company transforming SA’s industrial landscape
24th January 2020

Built from startup, industrial solutions provider BT Industrial – a new-generation, black-owned, high-energy business driven by innovation, international standards, and service excellence – is... 


Cable ship en route to fix damaged undersea cables
23rd January 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Cable ship Leon Thevenin departed Cape Town Harbour on Wednesday night and will sail to offshore Angola where the first steps of the physical repair on damaged undersea cables – South Atlantic... 


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... 


Local company acquires Netherlands company
17th January 2020

South African physical asset management engineering firms Pragma acquired Netherlands-based consultancy CMS Asset Management. 


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