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Shock Wave Feed Silo Optimiser rental programme kicks off
Shock Wave Feed Silo Optimiser rental programme kicks off
26th November 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Monitoring and control technology company Shock Wave Engineering is negotiating rental agreements with local feed suppliers for its Feed Silo Optimiser to eliminate the “headaches” associated with... 


Copper surges to fresh two-year high on virus vaccine hopes
Copper surges to fresh two-year high on virus vaccine hopes
20th November 2020 By: Reuters

Copper surged to a fresh two-year high on Friday, and is set for its longest run of weekly gains since September, as investors weighed concerns about rising coronavirus cases against promising news... 


TURNKEY SOLUTIONS
Multotec supplies turnkey filtration plants to enable end-users to implement a dewatering project cost effectively
Company’s range increases, improves recovery
20th November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The application of South African minerals processing company Multotec’s technologies in tailings and waste management streams allows for the recovery of resources – such as water, precious metals... 


Lathes, CNCs repaired with Vesconite Hilube wear pads
19th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Equipment from as far as the Congo, Namibia and Zambia is being sent to a South African CNC and lathe-repair company to have machines dismantled, cleaned, machining beds ground and scraped smooth,... 


Trade Minister stresses Britain’s commitment to values-based free trade
13th November 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK Secretary of State (Cabinet Minister) for International Trade Liz Truss has highlighted the “evangelical” commitment of the British government to free trade and reaffirmed the importance of free... 


The sweet science behind sugar cooling
9th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) and Solex Thermal Science recently teamed up to provide the Solex Bulk Solid Heat Exchanger Technology to customers within the Southern African market. With... 


NSK initiatives combat counterfeit bearing manufacture
5th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As a respected and coveted manufacturer of premium bearings, NSK has long been  the victim of unscrupulous counterfeiters. Looking to cheat both the OEM and the user, those producing fake bearings... 


UK Secretary of State for International Trade Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Truss
UK Trade Minister stresses her country’s commitment to values-based free trade
30th October 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK Secretary of State (Cabinet Minister) for International Trade Liz Truss has highlighted the “evangelical” commitment of the British government to free trade and re-affirmed the importance of... 


GEMÜ check valves for high and low temperatures
22nd October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The valve specialist GEMÜ is expanding their product range with the GEMÜ R90 disco check valve and the GEMÜ R91 dual plate check valve. The check valves withstand media temperatures in a range of... 


Princess Elizabeth Drydock recommissioned after upgrades
16th October 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has successfully recommissioned the Princess Elizabeth Drydock, at the Port of East London. This follows the completion of two priority capital projects... 


10 maintenance tips for lockdown
9th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With many countries currently in some form of forced lockdown, a number of businesses have been forced to shut down their operations for an uncertain time period. Many organisations can lock their... 


6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd
6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd
9th October 2020

6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd is an engineering, procurement and construction company, specialising in heavy steel construction. Established in 2012, the company designs and manufactures steel,... 


INCORPORATED FEATURES 
The Tsubaki Titan chain’s use of seamless bushes incorporate lube grooves
Components provider launches ‘improved’ chain range
2nd October 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Engineering components provider BMG’s power transmission division has launched the new Tsubaki Titan chain series, which offers “significant improvements” in wear-life in demanding applications. 


A MOVING PROPOSITION
Customers value the manoeuvrability and flexibility of their on-site mobile pumps
Mobile pumps prove useful in opencast mining
11th September 2020

The mobility of trailer-mounted pumps has earned them a reputation for versatility and efficiency, according to pump-leasing agent Integrated Pump Rental. The company claims that its range of Sykes... 


Kapabrake
Kapabrake
21st August 2020

Kapabrake is a specialist manufacturer of high-quality woven brakelining for mining, marine and industrial applications, proudly developed in South Africa to meet the demands of Africa’s tough,... 


Focus set on intellectual support services
14th August 2020

Hard face solution provider Rio-Carb is altering its business model to focus more on providing intellectual support services and is employing its own engineers to assist customers in all aspects of... 


The Sykes CP mobile unit from Integrated Pump Rental
Mobile pumps offer versatility and efficiency
7th August 2020

Mobile pumps are proving to be particularly useful for a range of applications, from large openpit mines to construction sites. The ability of the pumps to be moved where and when required, with... 


Stanfra answers need for local quarter-turn segmented ball valve
Stanfra answers need for local quarter-turn segmented ball valve
6th August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Meyerton-based valve manufacturer Stanfra Abrasive Solutions is exposing South Africa’s first 100% locally manufactured quarter-turn segmented ball valves to extreme testing in the pulp and paper... 


Corestruc works alongside emerging contractors on municipal reservoir projects
27th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Corestruc, a leading South African precast-concrete specialist, continues to work alongside many emerging contractors on its reservoir construction projects, demonstrating that its unique... 


Mentis Die-Line walkways and planks installed around a drill vehicle
Vehicle-mounted drilling unit installed
17th July 2020

Positive-grip, pressed-section planks and walkways have been installed for the Chamber of Mines rescue drilling unit based at Colliery Training College (CTC) at eMalahleni in Mpumalanga. The... 


UJ engineers develop 3D-printed ventilator that supports multiple patients 
17th July 2020 By: Irma Venter

An engineering team from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has designed and developed a portable three-dimensional- (3D-) printed mechanical ventilator that has a customisable base plate to treat... 


UJ engineers develop 3D-printed ventilator that supports multiple patients
UJ engineers develop 3D-printed ventilator that supports multiple patients
7th July 2020

South Africa faces a looming ventilator shortage as the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases increases, daily.   In light of this, a University of Johannesburg (UJ) engineering team designed and... 


The UJ team with the ventilator
UJ engineers develop 3D-printed ventilator that supports multiple patients 
7th July 2020 By: Irma Venter

An engineering team from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has designed and developed a portable 3D-printed mechanical ventilator that has a customisable base plate to treat multiple patients.... 


The Apex SR 9000 is designed to be lightweight yet resilient
Lightweight heavy duty door allows easy access
3rd July 2020

A locally manufactured heavy duty insulated impact door promises ease of use and safe, damage-free access for personnel and equipment. The door is suitable for applications where both pedestrian... 


Jaguar Land Rover, partners to launch wireless charging taxi project in Oslo
Jaguar Land Rover, partners to launch wireless charging taxi project in Oslo
3rd July 2020 By: Irma Venter

In a programme known as ‘ElectriCity’, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will join Nordic taxi operator Cabonline (NorgesTaxi), the region’s largest charge point operator Fortum Recharge, US technology... 


Mobile pumps prove their value
Mobile pumps prove their value
1st July 2020

The mobility of trailer-mounted pumps has earned them a reputation for versatility and efficiency, according to Integrated Pump Rental. The company’s range of Sykes pumps in mobile configuration... 


OPTIMISED GEOMETRY
The link design of the S/SX series allows contaminants found in harsh environments to fall through the system when the cable carrier is in motion
Cables for corrosive conditions
26th June 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s extensive portfolio of Tsubaki Kabelschlepp cable carrier systems and safety cables includes S/SX steel cable carriers, which have been designed to carry heavy... 


Sintech
Sintech
19th June 2020

Tritec Sintered Products (Pty) Ltd commenced business in Johannesburg in 1984 as a closed corporation, converting to a Propriety Company in 1996 trading under the much more sensible name of... 


All-New Ford Figo Freestyle - the Cool, Connected and Capable Compact Utility Vehicle
10th June 2020

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is expanding its presence in the rapidly growing utility vehicle sector with its first-ever Figo Freestyle - a sub-B segment compact utility vehicle... 


LE South Africa’s ‘rat trap’ proves not all greases are created equal
8th June 2020

Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa is using a simple mechanical test tool called the “rat trap” to demonstrate how two supposedly similar lubricants may behave differently under pressure.... 


LE South Africa’s “Rat Trap” proves not all greases are created equal
LE South Africa’s “Rat Trap” proves not all greases are created equal
4th June 2020

Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa is using a simple mechanical test tool called the “rat trap” to demonstrate how two supposedly similar lubricants may behave differently under pressure. 


Plate machining capability answers client demands
2nd June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Polymer bushing and wear material manufacturer Vesconite Bearings has taken delivery of a Haas gantry router with a 3,200-mm bed. “This will be a busy addition to the company’s machining... 


Vehicle testing stations to open 1 June
27th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Good news for motorists is that the Minister of Transport has indicated that, subject to adherance to the necessary hygiene and sanitation requirements, testing stations will be open for business... 


LEADING CONSTRUCTION TOOLS 
Some of Matus South Africa's leading brands for power tools within the construction sector are Hikoki (formerly known as Hitachi), Fox and Euroboor
Sector lags behind, requires innovative tech
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

While other industries have undergone tremendous changes over time, owing to innovation and technology, the construction industry has only made incremental changes, says power tools and hardware... 


Local company brings mass-screening device to the South African market
21st May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Local company Granule Holdings has started distributing smart helmets to monitor people for high temperatures in the fight again Covid-19. The KC N901 smart helmet is able to scan the... 


Surging demand for platinum bar and coin.
Covid-19 impact on platinum market less than expected – WPIC
18th May 2020 By: Martin Creamer

While the Covid-19 pandemic has had a major negative effect on the platinum market — including price, demand and supply — the results for the first quarter of 2020 show the net effect is less than... 


Westend Building C
Westend Building C secures Green Stars rating
13th May 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Westend Building C, which is part of the modern Westend office development in Centurion, received its 4-Star Green Star SA Design certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa... 


Thompson Pump adds new pump to its Rotary Wellpoint lineup
8th May 2020

Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Company, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty portable diesel-powered bypass and dewatering pumps, debuted its 6” rotary wellpoint pump (Model:... 


KEEPING IT CLEAN
The SlurrySucker dredging equipment could quickly dredge the sewage pond before there was any danger of overflow
Dredging unit shows its versatility
8th May 2020

A recent two-week trial at a mine on South Africa’s West Coast has reaffirmed the value of specialist pumps supplier Integrated Pump Rental’s (IPR’s) SlurrySucker dredging unit – even in saltwater... 


Heavy duty traffic door is still lightweight
7th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The locally manufactured Apex SR 9000 heavy duty insulated impact door opens easily, operates smoothly and allows safe, damage free passage for personnel and equipment. Known for its lightweight... 


Grinding Techniques, Your Coated Partner for Brilliant Metal Surfaces
24th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industrial applications require a high degree of specialization. Grinding Techniques offers you Pearl grinding abrasive products from Starcke - the exact tool for your grinding needs. With these... 


New chair of financially beleaguered Necsa outlines priorities
New chair of financially beleaguered Necsa outlines priorities
3rd April 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The financially-beleaguered South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), which falls under the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), had a new board appointed in late January, to... 


New chair of financially beleaguered Necsa outlines priorities
New chair of financially beleaguered Necsa outlines priorities
3rd April 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The financially-beleaguered South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), which falls under the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), had a new board appointed in late January, to... 


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