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VERSATILE CONTROL

The ACS6080 controls all types of AC motors including induction, synchronous and permanent magnet, without the need for different software
Company introduces new ACS6080 drive
24th May 2019

Automation technology provider ABB has expanded its all-compatible drives offering to include the ACS6080 medium voltage (MV) drive for critical applications. The new drive introduces an innovative... 


LIGHTEN THE LOAD 

While there are a variety of different sized motors that will have different efficiencies, energy savings increase exponentially as the load decreases
New VSD software offers energy savings
24th May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Electrical and energy solutions provider Zest WEG Group is deploying a new plug-and-play variable speed drive (VSD) software solution that achieves automatic energy savings when used with any... 


NUTS TO MISS IT
Exhibitors use alluring offers and prizes to attract traffic to their stands
New products launched at Nampo Harvest Day
10th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

Bearings and accessories distributor Bearings International (BI) will launch its Agri HUB bearings and the blue and white Agri Grease sachets at the Grain SA Nampo Harvest Day that will be held... 


OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

With access to BMG’s central support functions, including engineering, technical expertise and manufacturing skills, Hyflo can further improve its service to its customer base
Partnership aims to enhance local fluid power sector
3rd May 2019

Incorporated fluid power technology provider Hyflo Southern Africa has been incorporated into engineering products and service provider Bearing Man Group’s (BMG’s) fluid technology division. 


NICKY MULLER
The warranty centre’s local team is headed up by Muller and has benefited from a recent skills upliftment programme
BMG World accredited as Eaton’s exclusive warranty centre in Africa
3rd May 2019

The well-established partnership between engineering consumables and components distributor Bearing Man Group (BMG) and power management solutions provider Eaton Hydraulics has been enhanced with... 


ESSENTIAL OILS

When the oil reaches the end-of-life phase and must be disposed, high-performance oils can be formulated to have a reduced environmental impact
Hydraulic fluid reduces energy consumption
3rd May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Multinational oil and gas corporation ExxonMobil’s Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 hydraulic lubricant oil has reduced paper and plastics packaging manufacturing company Mpact Plastics’ energy consumption by... 


DUCKS IN A ROW
If installed and maintained correctly, a genset can minimise operational costs on site
Company making inroads into embedded generation generators
26th April 2019 By: Halima Frost

The global trend of moving towards decentralised embedded generation has encouraged power solutions manufacturer Himoinsa to work with its research and development (R&D) teams to enable its... 


GAME-CHANGER Phakisa for Water and Sanitation will change the department and the sector as a whole
Collaboration will lead to sector transformation for water and sanitation sector
26th April 2019

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Gugile Nkwinti reiterated government’s commitment for collaborative efforts to lead transformation of the water sector as the department prepares to launch the... 


WASTE TREATED
Wastewater should be seen as a valuable resource, as it can be reused
New technologies to increase wastewater plants’ capacity
26th April 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The East Rand Water Care Company (ERWAT) is implementing new technologies at its plants to increase the treatment capacity. ERWAT is set to commission the Nereda technology in June 2019 at the... 


Rolls-Royce affirms the importance of the African market
26th April 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa is a important market for the aeroengines business of renowned British industrial technology company Rolls-Royce, the company’s VP Customers: Africa Kevin Evans tells “Engineering News”. “We... 


Versatility key to Vanguard embracing Industry 4.0
19th April 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The heavy lifting and abnormal loads sector has embraced Industry 4.0 and incorporated many new technologies, such as three-dimensional (3D) modelling of heavy lift solutions and real-time data... 


Oxygen tanks successfully installed
19th April 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

In February machine moving and rigging specialist Lovemore Bros successfully installed new oxygen tanks at 27 provincial hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, after removing redundant oxygen tanks. Lovemore... 


POWER RIDE
Skyriders’ rope access and drone solutions gives the company an edge in the industry
Software upgrade for Sky Eye Elios drones in the pipeline
19th April 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Rope-access company Skyriders Access Specialists will partner with a local software company to advance the current software on its Sky Eye Elios drones, as it continues to refine the technology in... 


ADHESIVE-FREE FLOORING The specially formulated studded emboss works as a barrier and allows for moisture to escape from the subfloor
Company launches loose-lay flooring range
12th April 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

With vinyl flooring continuing to gain much more traction in the market, owing to beneficial properties and an appealing aesthetic, vinyl flooring and wall-protection solutions specialists Polyflor... 


Cost-saving focus prompts heat exchanger design
12th April 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

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... 


STAIN AND SLIP RESISTANT Concrete can achieve a high-quality and aesthetically pleasing polished finish
Demand for concrete flooring continues to increase
12th April 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The demand for concrete flooring continues to grow at a robust rate, as more commercial, retail and residential customers opt for polished concrete, says diamond tools and equipment manufacturer... 


QUINTIN BOOYSEN There is a huge lack of knowledge on industrial flooring requirements, which leads to small contractors delivering inferior-quality flooring
New machine collection for floor preparation launched
12th April 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Floor grinders and dust extractors manufacturer HTC Sweden AB launched a new line of smaller grinders and dust extractors, the Start and Grind collection, to assist flooring contractors when... 


The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 production line
Rolls-Royce, European aviation regulator, agree accelerated inspections for new engine
10th April 2019

UK industrial technology group Rolls-Royce announced on Wednesday that it had agreed an accelerated inspection programme for its Trent 1000 TEN turbofan engines with the European Aviation Safety... 


MEASURE WEAR
Tsubaki chain wear indicators enable plant and machinery engineers to accurately measure roller chain condition and to determine critical wear, in one simple operation
BMG extends its range of Tsubaki chain wear indicators
5th April 2019

Engineering components supplier Bearing Man Group (BMG) extended its Tsubaki chain wear indicators with the addition of the large size gauges. The Tsubaki wear indicator is a hand-held maintenance... 


NERESH PATHER

It’s pointless watching technology pass us by - reinventing, retooling and reskilling people will place the industry in a position to embrace technology
Education important for future of industry – Cesa
5th April 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Consulting engineering association Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) president Neresh Pather says introducing new technology subjects at technical high schools will play a critical role in... 


HEAVY DUTY COUPLINGS
The Timken Quick-Flex and Vulkan GBN heavy industrial couplings are designed for efficient performance, low maintenance and extended service life
Company provides solutions to enhance production in sugar sector
29th March 2019

Technical solutions provider BMG works closely with chief engineers in the sugar industry, providing engineering solutions and technical services, to enhance production efficiencies at every mill... 


Japanese capital equipment group remains confident about South Africa’s prospects
29th March 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Japanese head office of the global capital equipment manufacturer Komatsu has recently approved the investment of R300-million by its South Africa-based subsidiary, Komatsu Africa Holdings... 


GRANT GLENNISTOR
 The company will extend its services and engineering expertise in the future to include maintenance, reverse engineering and system optimisations
KSB expands its aftermarket services
22nd March 2019

Local pump manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves is intensifying its focus on aftermarket services that add value to customer operations far beyond the supply and maintenance of its own products, under... 


AFZAL CHOTHIA
Dewatering product manager and person responsible for launching
Weir Minerals online store in demand, increases offering
22nd March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Engineering solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa launched its e-commerce platform to the market in 2016. Dewatering product manager and person responsible for launching the platform Afzal... 


Denel seeking contingency funding as it outlines turnaround strategy
22nd March 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

State-owned South African defence industrial group Denel is preparing an application for funding from the R13-billion contingency reserve announced by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni in his 2019/2020... 


WATER MANAGEMENT Brimis Engineering aims to establish a fully functioning water management consultancy division
Company expects opportunities in water infrastructure
15th March 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Valve repair and engineering consulting company Brimis Engineering expects that aging and old infrastructure will result in several project opportunities focused on renewal. Brimis Engineering MD... 


REACHING HEIGHTS Technicians used rope access to reach the 14-m-high roof, and carried out UT wall-thickness measurement on select steel members
Collision-resistant drone deployed on roof replacement project
8th March 2019

The Skyriders Elios Sky Eye confined-space inspection technology from industrial rope access company Skyriders Access Specialists was recently deployed with the collision-resistant drone used on a... 


One of Denel’s signature products, the 6x6 G6 155 mm self-propelled gun, on display at the group’s head office
Denel aiming to access contingency fund, confident about future despite ratings cut
6th March 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

State-owned South African defence industrial group Denel is preparing an application for funding from the R13-billion contingency reserve announced by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni in his 2019/20... 


WERNER KOCH Lighting is a critical factor on any job site, as workers need to be able to see properly in order to carry out their work safely and correctly
More trade-focused lighting solutions for the construction industry
22nd February 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

With lighting being a critical factor on any job site, as workers need to be able to see properly in order to carry out their work safely and correctly, heavy-duty, portable electric power tools... 


ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTS BEKA LEDpost bollards and LEDduo up- and downlighters illuminate the hotel
Energy efficient lighting solution successfully installed
22nd February 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Luminaires and glass-fibre-reinforced polyester poles manufacturer BEKA Schréder is proud to have worked with consulting engineers and project managers firm Bicon Consulting Engineers, consultant... 


TRANSCONTINENTAL AFRICA FOCUS
We’re not considering entering the HVAC industry locally we are staying in our market - where people fear to tread
BBE Group air-cooling consulting crucial to African mining prospects
22nd February 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Consulting and engineering services business Bluhm Burton Engineering (BBE) Group’s air-cooling consulting and services are crucial to its involvement in several mining projects, with construction... 


VITAL QUALIFICATIONS 

There are many employment opportunities for those trained and certified practitioners who are compliant
Unregistered HVAC practitioners still a threat to industry – Saracca
22nd February 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite improvement in the number of people who are obtaining training and qualifications to become registered refrigeration gas practitioners, the number of air conditioner installers without an... 


NERESH PATHER 
Procurement policies need to be formulated to embrace the long-term needs of projects
Cesa optimistic after president’s address
15th February 2019 By: Halima Frost

The 2019 presidential address of industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) president Neresh Pather, which he delivered with cautious optimism, calling for a transparent drive for the... 


NEW TECH Odin software improve efficiency when operated
New tech balances ever-increasing demands
8th February 2019

As Industry 4.0 continues to cut a swathe through the automotive industry globally, Port Elizabeth-based global technology company Jendamark Automation is providing new technologies that allow... 


SALES DOWN New-vehicle sales have dropped owing to increased fuel prices
Fuel price increases led to decline in new-car sales, says Strobel
8th February 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) customer offer marketing manager Victor Strobel says fuel price increases have affected new-car sales, which slid... 


LITTLE BIT OF COLOUR The UF membrane has been supplied to automotive manufacturers for vehicle paint jobs
New paint process leads to greater flux stability
8th February 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Converting to potted Koch KPAK ultrafiltration (UF) membrane in the automotive electrodeposition paint process from the drop-in style process can lead to greater flux stability over time and lower... 


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