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Specialised in-house skills underpin engineering success
15th November 2021

Technical excellence in large diesel and gas engine component remanufacturing relies as much on top-class artisan expertise as it does on advanced and specialised equipment, says Andrew Yorke,... 


UPS adds to smooth operations at Metric Automotive Engineering
1st February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Ensuring quality customer service even during power outages forms part of Metric Automotive Engineering’s sustainable business strategy. The company recently invested in an uninterruptable power... 


South Africa has world class gas engine component reman skills
18th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Operators of gas engines, whether being used in natural gas applications or to generate power from landfill sites, have access to a world class component remanufacturing facility right here in... 


Metric Automotive cleaning components for OEMS
15th December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Metric Automotive Engineering now offers a cleaning service to OEMS for diesel engine components. Few OEMs have the equipment, resources or time to adequately clean components to the correct level... 


A view over a section of the Metric Automotive Engineering facility
Diesel engine component remanufacture saves costs
18th September 2020

Key sectors such as rail, mining, power generation and marine transport that rely on large diesel engines, are increasingly turning to diesel engine component remanufacturing services in an effort... 


Metric Automotive Engineering supporting essential service providers during COVID-19 imposed lockdown
17th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Metric Automotive Engineering is committed to supporting customers who are providing essential services during the current lockdown restrictions imposed as a result of COVID-19, while still meeting... 


Metric Automotive Engineering supporting essential service providers during Covid-19 imposed lockdown
16th April 2020

Metric Automotive Engineering is committed to supporting customers who are providing essential services during the current lockdown restrictions imposed as a result of COVID-19, while still meeting... 


Remanufacturing a crankshaft at Metric Automotive Engineering
Crankshaft for diesel engine gets a turn
1st April 2020

A crankshaft belonging to an 18-cylinder diesel engine is currently being remanufactured. The large 4000 hp diesel engine component is 2.7 m in length and powers a rigid frame dump truck in an open... 


Crankshaft for Cummins QSK 78 diesel engine gets a turn
17th February 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Currently Metric Automotive Engineering is remanufacturing a crankshaft belonging to an 18 cylinder Cummins QSK 78 diesel engine. The 4000 hp engine powers a rigid frame dump truck in an open cast... 


Empowering women in engineering
6th February 2020

The Intombazane Development Trust has recently invested in a diesel and gas engine component remanufacture company, as part of its efforts to empower its members and beneficiaries. The move is seen... 


Empowering Women In Engineering Through B-BBEE
Empowering Women In Engineering Through B-BBEE
13th January 2020

Working to embrace the spirit of transformation and development, Metric Automotive Engineering has affirmed its Level 4 status in terms of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE)... 


Reef Fuel Injection Services
Reef Fuel Injection Services
19th November 2019

Leading diesel service centre Reef Fuel Injection Services (RFI) is one of only a handful of South African companies that is able to repair cutting-edge diesel fuel-injection systems.  The company... 


New generation CNC machining unit
10th October 2019

In what is seen as a boost to South Africa’s engineering capacity and quality, a new-generation three-axis computer numerical control (CNC) machining unit is being employed in the country.... 


Engine Imports Threaten Sa’s Economic Sustainability
26th September 2019

South Africa needs to wake up quickly to the dire socio-economic impacts of simply importing new engines rather than remanufacturing existing components locally.   South Africa needs to wake up... 


Investment By Metric Strategic Contribution To Engineering Capacity
Investment By Metric Strategic Contribution To Engineering Capacity
26th August 2019

The significant investment in a third Rottler three-axis CNC machining unit by Metric Automotive Engineering represents a strategic contribution in support of local original equipment manufacturers... 


Second CNC Machining Centre Commissioned At Metric Automotive Engineering
12th December 2018

The demand for quality large diesel engine component remanufacturing has increased significantly, and in a move to accommodate this, Metric Automotive Engineering recently commissioned its second... 


The IPDStyle™ Connecting Rod Bearings Capable Of High Load Carrying Capacity
The IPDStyle™ Connecting Rod Bearings Capable Of High Load Carrying Capacity
24th October 2016

Failure of a connecting rod is one of the more common causes of catastrophic engine failure, more often than not rendering the engine irreparable. The connecting rod bearings operate under... 


Metric Automotive Engineering Takes The Guesswork Out Of Rebuilding The Latest Generation Engines By Offering Ipd-Style 123 Gasket Sets
Metric Automotive Engineering Takes The Guesswork Out Of Rebuilding The Latest Generation Engines By Offering Ipd-Style 123 Gasket Sets
7th April 2016

Metric Automotive Engineering has taken the guesswork out of rebuilding the latest-generation Caterpillar® engines by offering IPD-style 123 gasket sets, Andrew Yorke, operations director, says.... 


MACHINERY INVESTMENT
The Berco 575 crankshaft grinder is capable of grinding crankshafts with a length of up to 4.8 m and a weight of up to 5 t
Machining acquisitions enhance company’s capabilities, service
3rd July 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

To boost its crankshaft grinding and engine component machining capabilities and capacities, heavy diesel engine and remanufactured component provider Metric Automotive Engineering has invested in... 


Metric Automotive Engineering Positions Itself As World Class Remanufacturing Centre
Metric Automotive Engineering Positions Itself As World Class Remanufacturing Centre
2nd July 2015

Metric Automotive Engineering is positioning itself as a world class remanufacturing centre. “Some companies believe that diesel engine component repair or remanufacture can only be done properly... 


Ipd C12 Engine Overhaul Kits Lower Rebuilding Costs
4th August 2014

IPD’S new C12 engine basic overhaul kits, cylinder kits, bearings, IPDStyle 1-2-3™ and multiple style gasket sets, valve train and cam and pin bushings provide all the basic overhaul parts... 


Ultrasonic Component Cleaning Machine Ensures Fast Testing And Inspection For Metric Automotive Engineering
23rd June 2014

The cleanliness of engine components prior to inspection, testing and assembly is critical to the subsequent successful remanufacturing of diesel engines. Metric Automotive Engineering recently... 


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For over 60 years, VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the...

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