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Image of brake pad being welded to show that Weartech supplies a range of laser cladding equipment
Specialist laser cladding equipment reduces dust emissions
26th May 2022

New laser cladding technologies allow for the manufacture of metal components, such as low-wear brake discs, with a significant reduction in fine dust emissions. The powdered coating material is... 


The Medupi power station
Medupi units 1 to 3 at full load, Eskom to bring damaged unit 4 online in August 2024
20th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom this week revealed that it had implemented repairs and fixes to generation Units 1 to 3 at the Medupi power station, and that the units are operating at full load,... 


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Local heat exchanger industry waning
22nd April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The local heat exchanger industry is facing challenging times owing to factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the country’s economic state, says heat exchange solutions provider Kelvion... 


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Non Ferrous Metal Works
22nd April 2022

Non Ferrous Metal Works (NFM) Group is one of the leading non-ferrous metallurgical manufacturers and suppliers in Southern Africa. With its head office and production facilities situated south of... 


LED retrofit lighting solution for De Aar Hospital
6th April 2022

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED retrofit lighting solution for the De Aar Hospital in the Northern Cape. With this new lighting installation, the hospital benefits from significant energy... 


Pepperl+Fuchs Sensor Technology now in use in Explosion-Protected Areas
30th March 2022

Automation is a key factor in ensuring that a plant is able to achieve a high level of productivity. However, implementing automated processes in a plant requires suitable tools and components.... 


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Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Turkey – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Akkuyu Nuclear has reported that the main components of the turbine plant of Akkuyu Unit 1 have been delivered to the project construction site. 


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Labelling a necessity to identify steel products
4th March 2022

Labelling or identifying steel products is an absolute necessity in today's global steel market owing to the fact that the tracking of steel has posed problems in the past as a result of the many... 


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Changes in steel industry create challenges
4th March 2022 By: Anna Moross

The steel sector has evolved over the past few years and steel and tube supplier Stewarts & Lloyds branch manager Richard Horsley says this is evident from the supply chain to the end-user.  


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MetaleN (Formerly Wieland SA)
1st February 2022

Copper and heat exchange solutions to global communities. As MetaleN we represent resilience, rebranded but with a copper footprint in the metal industry. Metals form an integral part of the ever-... 


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Polished performance for automotive sector
28th January 2022

Cutting, welding and grinding equipment manufacturer and supplier First Cut assists the automotive sector through its extensive range of Italy-based BLM Group’s tube bending machinery. BLM is... 


Steinmüller Africa to upgrade high-pressure heaters at Tutuka, Duvha power stations
9th December 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

High-temperature and pressure static equipment solutions provider Steinmüller Africa has received two orders to upgrade State-owned utility Eskom’s Tutuka and Duhva power stations, in Mpumalanga,... 


The Lethabo power station
Eskom beefs up security after suspicious incidents at Matimba and Lethabo
18th November 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter reports that overt and covert security is being beefed up in and around the utility’s power stations following suspicious incidents at Matimba and Lethabo on November 17... 


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Spray nozzles for evaporative cooling and humidification
7th October 2021

Micro-fine droplet systems are used in a range of applications that require sprayed water to evaporate before wetting the surroundings, resulting in evaporative cooling or humidification.... 


Nampak’s performance improves on the back of better trading conditions
1st October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Nampak’s trading conditions improved for the 11-month period ended August 31, relative to the prior comparative period, as Covid-19 restrictions were eased in South Africa and most... 


Lightning protection requires careful consideration as digitalisation of mining expands
30th September 2021 By: Donna Slater

With the increased use of electronic and digital systems in modern mines comes the issue of lightning protection, which Wits Mining Institute's Professor Ian Jandrell suggests can be addressed in... 


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HybroHeat furnace technology developed
24th September 2021 By: Anna Moross

With the development of the HybroHeat furnace technology, plant supplier SMS group underlines once again its position as world market leader for aluminium extrusion plants. 


Robots boosted production reducing transport time by 40% meeting FDA regulations
9th September 2021

Established in 1937, Madrid-based company, Normon, has been manufacturing high-quality medicines for over 80 years, serving customers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors throughout Europe... 


Robots boosted production reducing transport time by 40% meeting FDA regulations
31st August 2021

Established in 1937, Madrid-based company, Normon, has been manufacturing high-quality medicines for over 80 years, serving customers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors throughout Europe... 


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Weartech
27th August 2021

Founded in 1984, Weartech has established a highly-respected reputation as a trusted specialist supplier of welding, thermal spray and other specialty products.  Weartech offers a comprehensive... 


Airbus, Zurich scientists cooperating to grow human tissues in space
26th August 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Airbus Defence and Space reported on Thursday that it had cooperated with scientists at the University of Zurich (UZH) Space Hub to develop a technology demonstration experiment which will produce... 


Hyperloop punted as less-polluting, efficient transport solution
20th August 2021 By: Irma Venter

Hyperloop Transport Technologies (HyperloopTT) has unveiled HyperPort, a high-speed cargo and freight solution which it says is “capable of increasing capacity and efficiency while decreasing... 


Wieland South Africa
Wieland South Africa
3rd August 2021

Wieland South Africa (Pty) Ltd, situated in Edenvale, Johannesburg, South Africa produces high quality products according to DIN & BS specifications, accompanied by fast turnaround times. We boast... 


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Tube-fitting and forming technology helps boost fuel economy and reliability
28th July 2021

A truck-mounted loader crane manufacturer is said to have significantly lowered its fuel consumption thanks to a reduction in tube weight, while also eliminating tube failures. Eaton asserts that... 


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Hyperloop Transport Technologies, Hamburg port terminal operator unveil hyperloop container solution
9th July 2021 By: Irma Venter

Hyperloop Transport Technologies (HyperloopTT) has revealed HyperPort, a high-speed cargo and freight solution which it says it “capable of increasing capacity and efficiency while decreasing... 


AS GOOD AS NEW The company is required to repair two bus tube bundles and fabricate four new bus tube bundles using vital copper components
Company secures local fabrication contract
1st July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie is ordering a bill of materials to begin fabrication for a contract that it secured in October 2020, under the leadership of Thos Begbie sales engineer... 


LOOKING UP
Stewarts & Lloyds Projects supplied all the piping and fittings for the fire protection system, hanging material and fire water system for Steyn City
Pipes, tubes demand strong in housing sector
25th June 2021 By: Darren Parker

Demand for piping and tubing from the housing sector has remained buoyant throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, says pipe and tube manufacturer Stewarts & Lloyds sales manager Clayton Greer. He... 


THE RIGHT STUFF It is important for clients to ensure that they purchase quality products from reputable suppliers
Price volatility affecting pipe manufacturing
25th June 2021 By: Darren Parker

Price volatility in the plastics industry has been extreme over the past year, owing to the impact of Covid-19 on the supply of input chemicals, such as alcohol. Moreover, the subsequent lockdown,... 


The WALRINGplus Soft Seal Cutting Ring system is designed to meet demanding hydraulic tube fitting requirements
Tube fitting system promises leak-free operations
24th June 2021

A newly launched soft seal cutting ring system is designed to meet demanding hydraulic tube fitting requirements in applications across agriculture, construction, commercial vehicles, discrete... 


FTS-GAUGE ON-SITE INSPECTION
FST-Gage inspection technology is a high-priority initiative from DEKRA’s global Industrial Inspection Service division
New tech to increase boiler inspection accuracy
4th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Material testing and inspection services specialist DEKRA Industrial’s new non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection service – using the Fast Scanning Thickness- (FST-)Gage inspection technology... 


Dryden Combustion heritage lives on through Energy Partners Steam
Dryden Combustion heritage lives on through Energy Partners Steam
4th June 2021

Dryden Combustion’s renowned heritage and trusted name has been strengthened through its acquisition by Energy Partners, part of the PSG group, acquired Dryden Combustion four years ago and it has... 


Parker’s High Performance Flange System gains new certification for marine applications
3rd June 2021

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has announced that its mechanical flange system for machines and plants (with working pressures of up to 420 bar) - “HPF -... 


The Hawkeye V3 HD video borescope is available from GP Agencies
Latest technology sets new standard for imaging
21st May 2021

New technological advancements have led to significant improvements in image quality, product construction and functionality of optical systems. The new Hawkeye Borescopes V3 HD video borescope is... 


The new Hawkeye V3 HD Video Borescope: Utilising the latest technology for improved imaging
18th May 2021

GP Agencies, agent for Hawkeye Borescopes in South Africa is excited to announce the availability of the new Hawkeye Borescopes V3 HD Video Borescope. Building on the popular V2 , the Hawkeye V3 HD... 


Machines make bending process easier
7th May 2021

With the t-bend tube bending machines from engineering company Transfluid, it is possible to bend tubes in multiple dimensions and automatically. The highly efficient computer numerical control... 


Colgate launches recyclable toothpaste tube in South Africa
22nd April 2021 By: Donna Slater

Dental product manufacturer Colgate on April 22 launched its recyclable toothpaste tube in South Africa to coincide with Earth Day. Made from number two high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the new... 


The EY series of 1200 W high voltage power supplies from XP Glassman
High voltage power supplies promise superior control and enhanced performance
1st April 2021

A series of rack mount high voltage DC power supplies able to supply up to 60 kV is said to offer superior control and enhanced performance. Introduced by XP Glassman, the EY series of 1200 W high... 


DRILL TIME A Boart Longyear electrohydraulic drill rig will be used for the exploration programme
Diamond mine’s 5 000 m drill programme under way
19th March 2021 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Drilling solutions provider Lesedi Drilling was appointed to explore the Kimberlite country rock contacts underground at a Limpopo-based diamond mine in January, with the programme scheduled for... 


Plan emerges for renewal of South Africa’s crucial space infrastructure
Plan emerges for renewal of South Africa’s crucial space infrastructure
19th March 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Almost unnoticed by most people on Earth, space technology and infrastructure has become essential for, and ubiquitous in, everyday life. It has become a major facilitator for national economic... 


Plan emerges for renewal of South Africa’s crucial space infrastructure
Plan emerges for renewal of South Africa’s crucial space infrastructure
19th March 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Almost unnoticed by most people on Earth, space technology and infrastructure has become essential for, and ubiquitous in, everyday life. It has become a major facilitator for national economic... 


Unlimited performance in limited spaces
17th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

AF-E 400 from KROHNE – New best in class compact electromagnetic flowmeter for utilities and industrial automation Compact, robust, reliable and cost-effective – these are important characteristics... 


First National Battery last of local SMP battery manufacturers
First National Battery last of local SMP battery manufacturers
26th February 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

Benoni-headquartered lead acid battery manufacturer First National Battery is the only local manufacturer of surface motive power (SMP) batteries left in South Africa, says First National Battery... 


A mock-up of the Tempest next-generation combat aircraft
Giant defence group BAE Systems reports good results for 2020
25th February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major aerospace and defence group BAE Systems (BAES) has reported strong full-year results for 2020. The group is active in the aerospace, maritime (including shipbuilding),... 


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