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Smart software revolutionises pneumatics
22nd October 2021

Quickly activated motion applications (apps) are said to be revolutionising pneumatics by increasing flexibility and energy efficiency, and accelerating production processes. The Festo Motion... 


Controlling several flow rates simultaneously with the new Festo Motion Terminal app
12th October 2021

The Festo Motion Terminal VTEM combines digitalisation and pneumatics. Quickly activated Motion Apps are revolutionising pneumatics by increasing flexibility, energy efficiency and accelerating... 


Festo implements Industry 4.0 on a large scale in real-world car production
29th September 2021

A leading car manufacturer has been relying on the pinpoint accuracy and efficiency of servo-pneumatic welding guns from Festo for many years. They have now installed more than 2,500 welding gun... 


An image of a large blue high pressure valve used in tailings pipelines strung from a hoist
New valve manufactured for tailings pipelines
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Although South African company Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) has only soft launched its new slurry knife gate high-pressure valve, the SKG-HP, it has been well received by clients. The clients intend... 


Dunlop celebrates rich heritage in South Africa
23rd September 2021

As South Africans observe Heritage Month in September, Dunlop, one of the most iconic and recognisable tyre brands in the world, is reflecting on its history as the country’s oldest tyre brand and... 


Image of the linear actuator DFPC from Festo
Linear actuator for harsh conditions in the process industry
9th September 2021

Linear actuators DFPC are double-acting pneumatic actuators that are optimised for the requirements of process automation and are specially designed to actuate media flow in process valves such as... 


Atlas Copco partners with distributor, BMG Mozambique, to support customers in the region
27th August 2021

In keeping with their customer-centric mind-set, Atlas Copco business areas, Power Technique and Compressor Technique, ensure seamless product and service delivery to their customers in Mozambique... 


EFFICIENCY IS KEY BMG’s valves meet stringent quality and safety specifications and are highly efficient at mines to control and isolate abrasive slurries
Valve products reliable in harsh conditions
30th July 2021

Engineering Solutions provider BMG and valves manufacturer Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS), which are part of the specialist distributor Engineering Solutions Group (ESG), play a significant role in... 


Dynamic Fluid Controls RF control valve.
Company’s products doing well in mining market
30th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Valve manufacturer Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) is supplying valves to several mine projects, mainly because technological advancements in valve and pipeline solutions offer an alternative to using... 


OLI South Africa
OLI South Africa
27th July 2021

Making business simpler for customers, while going global with a first-class product, has proved successful in establishing industrial vibration technology company OLI as the world’s top-selling... 


Cordless Rivnut tool with CAS battery used for accessory fitments
CAS battery enters local market
23rd July 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

German riveting and processing technology company Gesipa recently introduced the Cordless Alliance System (CAS) battery to the South African market. CAS is used in tools such as Gesipa’s Accubird... 


GARETH REES 
Years of hard work and perseverance are now paying off
SA-born pneumatic tech wins global award
16th July 2021

The coveted global Unicorn Cup final, for the start-up business with the highest investment potential, was won on May 13 this year by South African pneumatic technology pioneer Magnevane. Magnevane... 


Manufacturer provides solutions for distance learning
16th July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Educational engineering equipment manufacturer and importer Amtec Techniquip has developed new products to assist in local distance learning at a time when learners cannot physically access their... 


Festo moves heavy loads easily at the touch of a finger
12th July 2021

With servo-pneumatic balancers, heavy loads can be moved at the touch of a finger. At the heart of the balancer is the safe and powerful drive solution Servo Pneumatic Balancer Kit YHBP from Festo.... 


Image of the AIRCUBE compressor room from AtlasCopco
Novel containerised compressor room offers plug-and-play system
9th July 2021

A new way of delivering compressed air has been made available, with the development of a containerised system that houses a complete compressor room in a standard 20-foot or 40-foot shipping... 


A aviation technical student examines one of Paramount's Dassault Mirage jets
Paramount relocates technical aviation academy to Wonderboom airport
17th June 2021 By: Donna Slater

Paramount Aerospace Systems, a subsidiary of aerospace and technology company Paramount Group, has moved its technical aviation academy to Wonderboom National Airport, adjacent to the company’s... 


Mandela Mining Precinct’s Virtual Symposium Celebrating the Country’s Youth Month
7th June 2021

In line with the country’s Youth Month celebrations, and recognising the important role South Africa’s youth play in driving economic development - especially in the transition of our mining... 


Festo at the heart of absolute automation thanks to their intuitive industry solutions
3rd June 2021

Festo is renowned as one of the leading pneumatic automation suppliers. Over the years, they have also set the pace in both Process and Electric Automation. This is backed by their proven record of... 


DECIDEDLY DESICCANT
Oxair supplies desiccant air dryers that can help combat condensation in pipelines and keep machinery running for longer
Air drying kit to maintain performance for mines
28th May 2021

Eliminating the build-up of moisture is an ongoing challenge in the mining and offshore sectors, where the harsh and hazardous environments make it daunting to maintain the integrity of key... 


DESIGNED FOR DEMANDING APPLICATIONS
A tungsten carbide burr is a cutting tool that is normally used on electric and pneumatic straight grinders
Products adapted for 4IR applications
28th May 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Abrasive tools manufacturer PFERD has geared many of its products for Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and robotic applications because many customers in the local manufacturing and automotive... 


Wear-resistant conveyor introduced
28th May 2021

Designer and manufacturer of bulk handling equipment Flexicon has introduced a wear-resistant flexible screw conveyor which comprises a carbon steel conveyor tube, heavy-duty flexible screw, and... 


Atlas Copco's RTEX pneumatic breaker is safe and comfortable to handle
Lightweight pneumatic breakers offer performance and efficiency
21st May 2021

A range of lightweight, handheld pneumatic breakers have been designed to operate for longer while using less air, offering a balance between high performance, efficiency and comfort. Atlas Copco... 


Prevent costly downtimes by selecting correct valves
14th May 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Selecting the correct type of valve for a given application is not only critical to plant uptime, but it will also assist in maintaining the lowest total cost of ownership on a plant or other... 


TUMI TSEHLO
The larger than normal valve manufactured for the desalinisation plant would generally be used in the mining sector
New valve breaking records on size
14th May 2021 By: Halima Frost

A mono-flanged large-bore Insamcor 1200 valve has been manufactured and delivered to Erongo desalination plant in Swakopmund, Namibia, by South African fluid technology manufacturer Dynamic Fluid... 


High-pressure Hydraulic and Tool Supplier Meets Multiple Industry Needs
13th May 2021

Hydraulic, pneumatic, tool and abrasive supplier Kiloton, has been the preferred industrial service partner when it comes to supplying industries in Sub-Saharan Africa, for 20 years. The company... 


A surface rock drill from Atlas Copco
Ergonomic rock drill prioritises operator comfort
7th May 2021

A range of surface rock drills have been specifically designed to ensure operator comfort and safety. Combining an ergonomic design with smart technology, Atlas Copco’s Surface Rock Drill (SRD)... 


FIT FOR PURPOSE 
The company’s advanced tools are designed to meet the requirements of quality and safety critical installations
Drills designed for continuous use
7th May 2021

Pneumatic drills which are lightweight and compact, with enhanced ergonomics have been designed for continuous use in the most demanding industrial applications. This range of pneumatic drills –... 


VALVE SHUT-OFF SYSTEM
This emergency system is hydraulically operated in case of a power failure. The hydraulic system was designed and manufactured by the BMG team in KZN
Solutions for all sectors provided in KZN
30th April 2021

Equipment supplier BMG’s regional service centre (RSC) in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu-Natal, plays a critical role in the province by providing engineering solutions – including hydraulics and... 


Commitment to Quality in FROMM’s PET Strapping Solutions
28th April 2021

Proper packaging plays a crucial role in just about every major industry in the world today, and no-one understands the need for reliable, practical packaging tools better than the team at FROMM.... 


SINKING TO NEW DEPTHS
The new technology marked a mining milestone, with two fully mechanised shaft sinkings
Machines help Belarus mine reach new depths
16th April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Dortmund-based shaft construction specialist Redpath Deilmann has used two Shaft Boring Roadheaders (SBR) from mechanised tunnelling company Herrenknecht, for the first time in Europe. The recently... 


 Baita Plai mine, Romania
Baita Plai mine, Romania
9th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A ploymetal mine located in the Bihor County of Romania, in the Apuseni mountain region. 


GROUNDBREAKING DRILLING
The company’s  Rocor machines are standardised and fully interchangeable drills. They can be used above and below ground, and can be truck-, skid- or crawler-mounted
Pilot projects start at mines
2nd April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Drilling technology and services provider Rosond is involved in the development of new drilling solutions and methodologies for pilot projects at local underground mines. These projects involve... 


GREAT FLOW 
The automated UVSS Roll Up PVC doors are installed to control ventilation and airflow in a ventilation district at each level of the underground mine
PVC doors keep it cool
12th March 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Design, development and fabrication company Unique Ventilation & Support Systems (UVSS) has developed automated, high-pressure roll-up polyvinyl chloride (PVC) doors to control airflow in... 


BRYAN PERRIE
Keeping the floor clean, maintaining the joint sealant and filler and timeous repair of any damage will ensure a long life span of concrete floors
Correct concrete vital for industrial flooring
26th February 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With the construction of industrial floors requiring concrete with characteristics entirely different from that of concrete for vertical structures, it is important to use the correct material in... 


Grinding Techniques – INNOVATIVE partner to the Foundry Industry
1st February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In the modern age of industrial innovation, it has become more important than ever to analyse the performance of every tool at your disposal. The margin between success and failure, profit or loss... 


IDEAL SOLUTION
The units are manufactured locally and offer an “ideal solution” for cleaning sewer lines, as well as water sandblasting and pressure cleaning
Company’s pump systems an ‘ideal solution’
29th January 2021 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

High-pressure jetting equipment specialist Werner Pumps continuously supplies systems, such as power jetting pump systems, to several gold mines in South Africa. These systems include the trolley-... 


Highly flexible pick and place with digitised pneumatics from Festo
28th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Festo Motion Terminal enables positioning using pneumatics A wide range of products, functions and complete solution packages are integrated into the Festo Motion Terminal. One of these products... 


RTEX PNEUMATIC BREAKERS 
The breakers have a breaking power that matches much heavier top class 30 to 35 kg breakers
Pneumatic breakers increase efficiency and productivity
27th November 2020

The powerful, lightweight and ergonomic RTEX and TEX pneumatic breaker ranges from industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco exemplify abalance between high performance and high comfort, says... 


Mechanical Pipe Joints Perform Under Pressure
20th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Since their introduction nearly 100 years ago, mechanical grooved piping systems have provided a wide range of performance benefits for system designers, installers and end users.  The application... 


Dupleix Liquid Meters (Pty) Ltd
20th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As a proudly South African organization, DLM has embodied quality and service when it comes to providing our customers with the right products. DLM is renowned for having the right solutions for... 


Festo online training platforms break learning barriers
13th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Online learning has significantly grown over the past years. With the development of new technologies and the advancement of the internet, being physically present in a classroom or learning... 


MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS 
The Fluke ii900 reduces leak detection time and improves reliability on the production line
Leak detection creates ease of maintenance
13th November 2020

Test and management service provider Comtest introduced the Fluke ii900, a handheld sonic industrial imager that enables maintenance to quickly locate air, steam, gas and vacuum leaks in compressed... 


OLI South Africa
OLI South Africa
13th November 2020

OLI South Africa is the worldwide leader in industrial vibration technology. Making business simpler for customers while going global with a first-class product has proved successful in making OLI... 


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