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Efficiency second to none with Atlas Copco’s new generation of centrifugal air blowers
Efficiency second to none with Atlas Copco’s new generation of centrifugal air blowers
23rd November 2018

Atlas Copco proudly introduces a new generation of ZB 5 – 6 VSD+ magnetic bearing turbo blowers, one of the most efficient oil-free turbo blowers on the market. Featuring a unique design, proven... 


VALUABLE 
Air compressors are an ideal compression solution that offer optimal air for underground mines
Distribution company expands services with air compressors
23rd November 2018

Premium batteries and rotating electrics importer and distributor Probe Corporation added to its distributing services air compressors that provide optimal air compression solutions for local... 


HENRY FOURIE 
There are many benefits to mines hiring equipment on a long-term basis from Rand-Air
Company offers long-term hire contracts on ventilation solutions
23rd November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Hire compressors can play a cardinal role in keeping some local mines operational, especially amid ageing surface compressors that feed air underground, says portable air compressors and generator... 


New PNG LNG venture one step closer to realisation
16th November 2018 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Papua liquefied natural gas (LNG) project is one step closer to realisation after the joint venture (JV) partners entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Papua New Guinea... 


140 T LATHE
The new 140 t CNC lathe in the Benoni workshop
SA electromechanical firm steadily growing its international presence
16th November 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Local electro-mechanical service provider Marthinusen and Coutts continues to receive service and repair contracts locally, in Africa and internationally, and expects demand for its outsourced... 


Rio Grande liquefied natural gas project, US
Rio Grande liquefied natural gas project, US
9th November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Grande LNG and Rio Bravo Pipeline plan to build a natural gas liquefaction and liquefied natural gas export facility in Texas. 


Global Partnerships for Global Automotive Support
5th November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Parker Hannifin is the global leader in motion control components and system solutions serving the industrial, mobile, and automotive markets. Specializing in hydraulic, pneumatic,... 


Tshwane banana ripening facility chooses York YVWA chiller from Johnson Controls
Tshwane banana ripening facility chooses York YVWA chiller from Johnson Controls
31st October 2018

The Tshwane Fresh Produce Market sells on average about R15 million in produce every day. Banana sales account for 11% of this figure. About 1.3 million kilograms of bananas are processed weekly by... 


Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
23rd October 2018

Mines require a range of hire equipment from time to time. Precisely what equipment is needed depends on the type of mine, explains Rand-Air's Business Development Manager for Long Term Rental,... 


ROCOL lubricants allow for a smooth flow at Gauteng bottling plant
ROCOL lubricants allow for a smooth flow at Gauteng bottling plant
10th September 2018

A large Gauteng bottling plant is reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency thanks to a range of ROCOL lubricants from leading supplier BI. The ROCOL range of lubricants is certified... 


Johnson Controls launches new products as it marks SA milestone
20th April 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Building technology systems multinational Johnson Controls launched the new range of YZ York chillers and the new R-1233zd low-global warming potential and low-pressure refrigerant in South Africa... 


Amplats PGM investment programme CEO Andrew Hinkly
Another hydrogen boost for platinum fuel cells
18th April 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The introduction of platinum-using fuel cells has received another boost with the latest success in hydrogen compression announced by Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) on Wednesday.   Last week,... 


TIME IS MONEY
Johnson Controls’ products can get up and running within 30 seconds
Energy efficiency hot topic in HVAC industry
23rd February 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

The biggest potential for growth in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry lies in energy efficiency, as a great deal of research and development is going into variable-speed... 


EXPO EXTRAVAGANZA
More than 72 000 people attended the AHR Expo
HVAC&R event breaks records
23rd February 2018

The international Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) set six all-time records, including more than 72 000 attendees and 49 995 registered visitors. The 70th edition of... 


Energy savings halved with Atlas Copco’s 4th generation VSD+ compressors
Energy savings halved with Atlas Copco’s 4th generation VSD+ compressors
2nd November 2017

Atlas Copco Compressor Technique is proud to introduce its 4th generation VSD+ compressors - the GA75-110VSD+! “This 4th generation which follows hot on the heels of the GA37- 75 VSD+  compressors... 


DRILLING WORK Redpath Mining's Redbore 90EX is being to raisebore the shafts at energy and chemicals company Sasol’s Impumelelo coal mine
Largest-diameter hole reamed in Africa – contractor
14th July 2017

The reaming phase of a 7.3-m-diameter hole at South African integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol’s Impumelelo coal mine, in Mpumulanga, has been completed, setting an African record for... 


JOHAN ENSLIN
The REHOS cycle is based on proven process components, but features a novel interconnected configuration of these components
New thermodynamic cycle to disrupt the renewables landscape
14th July 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Thermodynamic technology developer Heat Recovery Micro Systems owner Johan Enslin will introduce a disruptive new avenue for renewable-energy generation that can significantly lower electricity... 


STEVE LINDSEY The founder of Lontra was nominated and shortlisted as a finalist at the 2017 European Inventor Awards
Greener rotary compressor can deliver savings exceeding 20%
14th July 2017

Compressor engineering firm Lontra founder Steve Lindsey devised a more efficient, oil-free rotary compressor that offers a greener solution to traditional compression technology, able to deliver... 


SHOWCASING SPECIALTIES Sulzer will be highlighting its range of specialist services for rotating equipment operators at this year’s POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa
Specialist to showcase latest international developments
14th July 2017

Global engineering company Sulzer will be highlighting the specialist services it has on offer for gas turbines operators and other rotating equipment at this year’s POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa. 


DRIVING FORCE The VECO-Drive increases input speed and generates a high output speed for compressors or pumps
New variable-speed drive showcased at European expo
14th July 2017

Last month multinational industrial machinery manufacturer Voith exhibited power industry  solutions at the POWER-GEN Europe 2017 conference and exhibition, and  one of the main features was its... 


Atlas Copco product and training sponsorship empowers informal mechanics
Atlas Copco product and training sponsorship empowers informal mechanics
13th July 2017

Atlas Copco South Africa (Pty) Ltd has for the past five years been a proud supporter of the Filpro enterprise development programme, an inspirational initiative that empowers and upskills informal... 


New Transair® aluminium pipework products ease installation and give weight, space and cost savings in technical room applications
New Transair® aluminium pipework products ease installation and give weight, space and cost savings in technical room applications
11th July 2017

The Transair® business unit of The Fluid System Connectors Division Europe of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has announced the launch of new... 


Atlas Copco railway compressors are built to last
Atlas Copco railway compressors are built to last
10th July 2017

Atlas Copco Compressor Technique exhibited its world-class compressed air technology solutions for the railway industry at Rail Africa 2017. Atlas Copco oil-injected screw compressors as well as... 


Voith launches new VECO-Drive: Most Efficient Variable Speed Drive for Compressors and Pumps
Voith launches new VECO-Drive: Most Efficient Variable Speed Drive for Compressors and Pumps
19th May 2017

Peak component efficiency of 97 percent saves energy costs Easy motor start protects the grid from high inrush currents Smaller main motor rating saves capital expenditures Crailsheim, Germany:... 


Eastern System upgrade project, US
Eastern System upgrade project, US
19th May 2017 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is being developed to allow for the transport of 223 000 dekatherms a day of gas to New York. 


It’s all about on-site mobile, reliable, energy efficient air delivery
It’s all about on-site mobile, reliable, energy efficient air delivery
1st February 2017

Compressors are the lifeline on any job site for the reliable supply of quality portable air that is essential for powering air-dependent equipment. Atlas Copco Construction Technique’s Portable... 


North Mist expansion project, US
North Mist expansion project, US
15th December 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the expansion of Northwest Natural Gas Company’s natural-gas storage services. 


Integrated Pump Technology Acquires The Elgi Compressed Air Agency
Integrated Pump Technology Acquires The Elgi Compressed Air Agency
24th October 2016

Specialist submersible and vacuum pump supplier, Integrated Pump Technology has recently acquired the exclusive agency and distribution rights for ELGi Equipments Ltd, India’s largest manufacturer... 


Client delivery focus helps to grow local ventilation business
2nd September 2016 By: David Oliveira

Local fans and ventilation firm MechCaL has registered accelerated growth in all areas of the business over the past two years, owing to the company’s vision of making client delivery a top... 


Kansanshi copper mine renews drill fleet
2nd September 2016 By: Mia Breytenbach

Amid lacklustre global commodity prices and difficult times faced by the Zambian copper mining industry, the country’s largest copper mine, Kansanshi, has opted to renew its fleet of blast hole... 


Complete mobile on-site air, power, light, and now also pump solutions from a single source
Complete mobile on-site air, power, light, and now also pump solutions from a single source
15th July 2016

Atlas Copco Portable Energy leads the market as a single source supplier of turnkey on-site mobile solutions with the development and extension of its pump portfolio to complement the division’s... 


PERFORMANCE BOOST The DT912Da tunnelling jumbo RD525 hydraulic rock drill, which offers 'superior drilling performance' with high lifetime
New diesel-hydraulic tunnelling jumbo provides high-quality drilling solution
15th July 2016

A new tunnelling jumbo, the DT912D, has been added to the range of products offered by breaking, drilling, crushing tools and equipment provider Sandvik Construction and is equipped with the... 


AIR FILTRATION FIGHTS CORROSION
Corrosion in the petrochemicals industry is fostered by the presence of acidic, caustic and oxidising gases
Gas filtration prevents corrosion in plant components
15th July 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

Air, gas and liquid filtration company Freudenberg Filtration Technologies explains that petrochemical facilities are extremely corrosive environments.  Therefore, an oil refinery commissioned... 


Atlas Copco Launches New 8 Series Compressor Range
Atlas Copco Launches New 8 Series Compressor Range
27th May 2016

Atlas Copco has launched the 8 Series, a range of 10 new air compressors. All models in the 8 Series range fall below the 750kg limit and therefore require no special driving license to tow.... 


REEFER CARGO VALUE MAXIMISED
Dole eefer container transport preserves and transports the fruit safely using as little energy as possible
Software developed to save container operators millions
8th April 2016

The StarConomy reefer control software designed by manufacturer of dry containers Maersk Container Industry (MCI), in conjunction with fruit multinational Dole, supports reefer  refrigerated... 


TransCanada to invest $570m in new natural gas infrastructure by 2018
TransCanada to invest $570m in new natural gas infrastructure by 2018
17th November 2015 By: Henry Lazenby

Pipeline operator TransCanada has signed new deals to move natural gas to market that will require a further $570-million investment in system expansion by 2018. Subsidiary Nova Gas Transmission... 


Energy efficiency requirements exceeded
2nd October 2015

Rotating machines service provider Sulzer launched its innovative SNS end suction single stage process pump range last month, which is designed to exceed the highest standards of performance and... 


FORD RANGER
New high-capacity air compressors were installed at a Ford assembly plant where the Ranger is manufactured
Vehicle OEM improves efficiency, cuts energy use
14th August 2015 By: Donna Slater

Vehicle manufacturer Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has introduced a wide range of energy-efficient technologies at its Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria, reducing its energy... 


Yokogawa Releases Enterprise Pipeline Management Solution
30th June 2015

Yokogawa announces the release of the Enterprise Pipeline Management Solution, a modular software suite that is the product of our over 20 years of practical experience in implementing pipeline... 


HYDROGEN FUEL CELL
Hydrogen technologies enable variable renewable energy to be stored
HySA develops hydrogen compressor with no moving parts as fuel cell research advances
20th February 2015 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) research organisation Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Infrastructure Centre has developed an electrochemical hydrogen compressor unit with no moving... 


FA 13 Speeding up the energy turnaround
23rd October 2014

Turning away from nuclear energy and less use of fossil fuels – countries such as Germany are adding more speed to the energy turnaround. However, not only is there a lack of sufficiently developed... 


New SA hydrogen and oxygen plant unveiled
New SA hydrogen and oxygen plant unveiled
31st July 2014 By: Keith Campbell

South African gas and welding products company Afrox, part of the German Linde group, publicly unveiled its new R14-million high-purity hydrogen and oxygen plant at Pelindaba, west of Pretoria, on... 


Compressor with minimal parts requires less maintenance
15th November 2013 By: David Oliveira

Tshwane-based specialised engineering solutions company Rand Technical Services (RTS) has recently become the pan-African distributor and principal agent of Norway-based compression and storage... 


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