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Welding & Cutting

WERNER SMIT 
The acquisition of Orbitalum tools has enabled Actum to expand to higher-growth sectors such as the pharmaceuticals industry
Local company awarded German welding agency
17th June 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

The acquisition of the South African agency for German tooling manufacturer Orbitalum Tools will allow Dowson & Dobson (D&D) Industrial to provide welding solutions for industries that require tube... 


MIKE CRONIN The large South African customer appetite for German products remains prominent, as by default, Germany is synonymous with engineering and industrial quality
Equipment supplier strengthens bonds with German companies
17th June 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

The continued quality of German products has allowed Boksburg-based capital equipment and consumables provider Elquip Solutions to thrive in a challenging local market. According to Elquip... 


SEAN YOUNG
Correct gas mix crucial for the quality and cost-effectiveness of a weld
Cost calculator assists with choosing gas mix for welds
10th June 2016

Diverse gas equipment and services suppliers Air Products South Africa has developed a customised welding cost calculator, which assists clients in making the right decision when choosing a gas mix... 


SPECIALISED WELDING
Friction welding produces high-strength welds
Niche welding companies remain optimistic
10th June 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Despite a challenging start to the year for companies in the mining and engineering sectors, friction welding specialist Manapp Industries director Shannon Frost and welding and cutting solutions... 


WIDE PRODUCT RANGE
Orapi offers specialised products for various industries
Product offering focuses on employee safety
10th June 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Specialised lubrication and maintenance products provider Orapi Africa is introducing products for use in welding and cutting processes that not only increase the life span and operating efficiency... 


HEAT EXCHANGER APPLICATIONS
An assembled tube bundle of a heat exchanger manufactured using explosive welding
On-site plugging possible using explosive welding
10th June 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Engineering, manufacturing, construction and maintenance services provider Steinmüller Africa offers explosive welding and explosive expansion services to its clients. As part of this service, the... 


PHAKAMILE BUTHELEZI
One of Federal Steel’s first projects was the fabrication of over 100 m of balustrading at Orange Court residential apartments
Cost-sharing initiative to save small businesses
10th June 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Welding services provider Federal Steel Company MD Phakamile Buthelezi has implemented a cost-sharing initiative that has helped to keep several small businesses in Turfontein, in the south of... 


JACO VAN DEVENTER
SAIW’s 2014 Young Welder of the Year will compete in the Beijing Arc Cup this year
Trade test centre registered
10th June 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Engineering, manufacturing, construction and maintenance services provider Steinmüller Africa has registered its Technical Training Academy as a decentralised trade test centre, enabling the... 


WELDER STAMPS
Hardened steel stamps enable each weld and welder to be linked
Industry bodies determined to maintain standards
10th June 2016

The Installation and Fabrication Plastics Pipe Association (IFPA), a subsidiary of the local representative body of the plastics pipe industry South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association... 


ANDRÉ VISSER
Fabrinox MD (left) says South African fabricators should capitalise on partnerships with international original-equipment manufacturers in full
International exposure key for South African fabricators
10th June 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

There is a tendency among local and international original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to underestimate the capabilities of South African sheet metal fabricators. This makes industry... 


SEAN BLAKE
The implementation of international welding standards is key for the South African industry
Aligning welding training with international standards
10th June 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Welding industry association Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is working with government organisations, such as the South African Qualifications Authority and the Quality Council for... 


WELDING FACILITY
Plasma Cut aims to be a solutions driven welding company
Need for greater focus on local welding skills
10th June 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

The lack of good quality artisanal skills in South Africa, specifically welding skills, calls for a bigger focus on the development of training schools, says specialised stainless steel products... 


ONE STOP SOLUTION Multi Alloys says Metrode’s range of consumables will enable it to assist customers
Alloy supplier introduces new welding consumables offering
27th May 2016

Leading supplier of nickel alloys, stainless steel and titanium Multi Alloys has strategically extended its portfolio and entered the welding consumables market with a new range of products.... 


SOLDAMATIC WELDING SIMULATOR
Trainees will be able to practise more than 93 different welding lessons on the simulators
Reality programme used for welding training at AIDC
19th February 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

Students who want to work in the production sector of the automotive industry can submit their curriculum vitae to the Automotive Industry Development Centre’s (AIDC’s) Gauteng Automotive Learning... 


UPSKILLING INDUSTRY
The Mshiniwami facility can cater for up to 1 200 students, based on workplace-learning rotation schedules
First batch of artisans from R60-million training facility near graduation
20th November 2015 By: Donna Slater

About 900 potential artisans, representing the first intake at project services corporation Hydra-Arc’s Secunda-based artisan training facility, Mshiniwami Training Academy, are well on their way... 


DUAL BIOMETRICS SCANNER Black Ginger 48 has introduced biometric scanners at its on-site stores
PPE manufacturer employs facial recognition technology
2nd October 2015 By: Nadine James

Personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer and distributor Black Ginger 48 has implemented facial recognition technology at two of its clients’ on-site stores to counter identity fraud and... 


HARRY FLOWERS For the past 50 years, only small tweaks to improve production efficiency and product cosmetics have been made in the elements industry
Industrial elements manufacturer upgrades technology
18th September 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Benoni-based industrial elements manufacturer Independent Elements is adopting a number of new technologies that will enhance the reliability of the company’s product range, says Independent... 


CERTIFICATION HARMONISATION
The qualification and certification process will also accommodate the American Society for Nondestructive Testing SNT-TC-1A requirements
Integrated NDT qualification, certification approach set for 2017
17th July 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

To achieve international harmonisation in the qualification and certification of nondestructive testing (NDT) personnel, the national ISO 17024-accredited personnel certification body, the Southern... 


COURSE CONTENT
Level 1 of the Visual Testing (VT) course focuses on general theory and application, while Level 2 enhances basic VT theory
VT course to meet industry requirements
17th July 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Nonprofit technical organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding’s (SAIW’s) nondestructive testing (NDT) department introduced an independent Visual Testing (VT) course as part of its... 


NEW GENERATION
The Zetec TOPAZ phased array system has a 10.4” 1 024 X 768 pixel screen that can display 64% more information than the 800 X 600 pixel screens
New portable NDT equipment solutions suitable for welding inspections
17th July 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Vereeniging-based nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment provider GammaTec is currently introducing the latest portable, phased-array, ultrasonic testing (PA UT) equipment and new computed... 


MINIMAL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Applied Vacuum recently sold spare parts to an edible-oil distillery for the first time since the company bought the ejector 12 years ago
Locally manufactured vacuums offer cost-effective solution
10th July 2015 By: Pimani Baloyi

Steam-powered and high-pressure water-powered ejectors do not require maintenance and regular replacement, compared with regular vacuum pumps and, therefore, save clients time and money that could... 


IMPRESSIVE RESULTS
Strenx steel is delivered with a set of guarantees that ensure trouble-free production consistently
Global steel company launches new high-strength product
10th July 2015

Specialised global steel company SSAB’s new brand of steel, Strenx, is a high strength structural steel in the 600 to 1300 MPa range. Strenx performance steel combines the best properties of the... 


YUGAN MOODLEY
We want to operate in-country and become part of every African country’s culture
S Africa key to German tool manufacturer’s Africa growth
19th June 2015 By: Pimani Baloyi

South Africa remains an important market and source of revenue for Germany-headquartered machine tools manufacturer Robert Bosch Power Tools, says Southern Africa regional sales director Yugan... 


CERTIFICATION IMPERATIVE
The welding industry should be EN 15085-certified to participate in the rail projects and subsequent manufacturing
Project opportunities drive welding operations
12th June 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Despite the challenges currently facing the South African welding and cutting industry, including project delays, commodity price fluctuations and the lingering effects of last year’s local metals... 


SKILLS REVITALISATION
The Southern African Institute of Welding has been successful in implementing the IIW International Welder training programme in several in-house training academies
Institute revives back to basics welding training
12th June 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Though there has been a reasonably large demand for nonprofit technical organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding’s (SAIW’s) high-end training and management programmes, as well as its... 


SKILLS DRIVE
Afrox’s initiative aims to upgrade technical facilities at 25 schools nationwide to support and enhance economic and skills development in South Africa
Free State welding training facility upgraded, reopened to attract skills interest
12th June 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Bloemfontein-based Louis Botha Technical High School officially reopened its welding centre earlier this month, after the facility had undergone a complete overhaul and upgrade, which was funded by... 


DECIDING FACTOR
Fabricon was awarded the new multiproduct pipeline and Vopak projects because of its project execution methods, adaptability and rapid delivery
Welding services specialist secures several petrochem contracts
12th June 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Following the completion of several local projects showcasing engineering and labour-broking services provider Fabricon Pipe & Labour Hire’s knowledge about welding processes and its swift project... 


ARTISAN CULTIVATION
The training centres collectively specialise in welding, boilermaking, fitting and rigging and produce about 165 artisans over 24 to 48 months
Training academy boosts local skills complement
12th June 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Engineering company Steinmüller Africa’s technical training academy is rapidly introducing young blood into its welder, boilermaking, rigging and fitting teams to boost the company’s on-site... 


PLANNED MAINTENANCE
Steinmüller Africa replaced the Synthol Reactor internal coil U section and structurally replaced and welded the pipe components at PetroSA's GTL refinery, in Mossel Bay
Fabricator completes maintenance project at PetroSA refinery
12th June 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Engineering company Steinmüller Africa, a subsidiary of Germany-based international engineering and services group Bilfinger, completed a planned maintenance project in March for State-owned... 


MARKET EDGE
Weldamax’s brand of Thermamax welding equipment and consumables sales and market share have increased in the past year
Welding supplier’s consolidation initiatives increase end-user benefits
12th June 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Welding products supplier Weldamax has embarked on several rightsizing and consolidation initiatives to mitigate the effects of a contracting local welding sector and the cost pressures that... 


SEALING SOLUTION
The LM block guide rail systems with the laminated contact scraper (laCS) system and sealing arrangement prevent potential seizures and failure
Motion-control specialist intensifies focus on linear motion solutions
12th June 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Motion-control solutions specialist DC Auto-Motion aims to increase local market awareness for the Japan-based THK linear-motion (LM) product range this year, emphasising the range’s suitability in... 


JACO VAN DEVENTER
Van Deventer is Steinmuller Africa’s first apprentice to have been awarded the Young Welder of the Year Award
Young welder on track for world skills competition
12th June 2015

Nonprofit technical organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) says South Africa’s 2015 Young Welder of the Year (YWoY), Jacobus van Deventer, is on track in his preparations for... 


GAME CHANGER
PipeWorx offers advanced gas metal arc welding control options, such as the regulated metal deposition welding and open-arc pulsed solution the ProPulse
New welding technologies cultivate global competitiveness
12th June 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Adopting new welding technologies and processes that will improve productivity and assist with cost reduction is critical for the local welding and fabrication industry to be globally competitive... 


South African firms yet to fully embrace dual-system apprenticeship model
South African firms yet to fully embrace dual-system apprenticeship model
1st May 2015 By: Leandi Kolver

While results from the first year of the dual-system apprenticeship project (DSAP) pilot in South Africa have been positive, with a second intake of learners and additional pilot sites being... 


BEZ SANGARI
Rich-media environments and content provide significant benefits for all subjects and improve learning and retention
Digital educational tools empower teachers and super-charge study materials
24th April 2015 By: Schalk Burger

Electronic and digital education tools, including interactive whiteboards and student-response systems, are empowering teachers to spend significantly more time preparing lessons, work on... 


Skyriders technicians use ropes to abseil down into confined spaces as a means of moving from point A to point B.
Rope-access specialist continues with repair services for Sappi mills
27th March 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

Rope access specialist Skyriders completed hard-to-reach inspection and repair work on time and within budget early last year for South African pulp and paper producer Sappi’s Ngodwana mill, in... 


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