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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... 


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... 


GHS VSD ROTARY SCREW PUMP The range provides significantly higher performance levels and reduced maintenance, noise and heat emissions compared to conventional oil-sealed and dry vane vacuum pumps
New pumps suited to packaging, food and beverage industries
14th July 2017

In May, sustainable productivity solutions provider Atlas Copco announced that it had extended its range of variable speed drive (VSD) vacuum pumps with the addition of three models offering flow... 


Integrated solutions launched at Electra Mining Botswana
21st August 2015 By: David Oliveira

Energy management specialist Schneider Electric will launch a number of its latest integrated mining solutions, which form part of the company’s Eco Structure method to improve energy consumption... 


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... 


Hansen Transmissions’ new load test bay is a game changer
Hansen Transmissions’ new load test bay is a game changer
19th May 2015

Hansen Transmissions South Africa (Pty) Ltd. recently installed a modern regenerative load test bay with a capacity to conduct testing on a wide range of industrial gearboxes with up to 300kNm... 


Pumpstation upgrade due for completion
1st August 2014

Water treatment company Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies South Africa announced in April that it has been awarded the contract to upgrade Mangaung metropolitan municipality's Maselspoort... 


OneLogix buys land for vehicle storage facility development
OneLogix buys land for vehicle storage facility development
26th June 2014 By: Leandi Kolver

JSE-listed logistics and transport group OneLogix has acquired a 14.29 ha piece of land between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, on which it planned to develop a vehicle storage facility for its... 


Energy efficient solution targets decreasing resources
8th November 2013

Industrial company Atlas Copco business line manager Pieter van Wyk believes the company’s energy efficient variable speed drive (VSD) technology is the energy efficient solution to today’s... 


SA company supplies second motors and drives order to DRC mine
11th October 2013 By: Zandile Mavuso

Electric motors and drives supplier Zest WEG Group reports that it has supplied a second order of electric motors and drives for a mining project, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in the... 


Company Annoucements:Zest Weg Group Provides Local Support Services For International Order
10th October 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Zest WEG Group is progressing toward the hot commissioning phase of the biggest medium voltage (MV) Variable Speed Drive (VSD) unit ever supplied by its holding company, the WEG Group,... 


Company receives large order from Namibia
4th October 2013

Geared mills manufacturer ABB South Africa reports that it has secured a large order for variable-speed drives (VSDs) for a mill at the Namibia-based Husab uranium mine. The N$20-billion greenfield... 


Cyber-espionage malware stole data over five-year period
8th February 2013

A flexible, cyber-espionage malware program, named Red October, stole sensitive documents and data from governmental and scientific research organisations for at least five years, according to... 


Pump assessment company assists coal plants with energy efficiency
8th February 2013 By: Anine Kilian

Engineering software developer and pump specialist TAS Online has secured contracts with three coal washing plants to assess the efficiency of their pumps, using portable instrumentation and their... 


Multinational to grow its geographical footprint, launches new gear unit
25th January 2013 By: Sashnee Moodley

Multinational technology conglomerate Siemens plans to significantly increase its footprint in the African market with its variable speed drive (VSD) products, but says it needs to improve its... 


Company Announcement: Energy efficiency underscores Rand-Air’s customer offerings
21st January 2013

Ensuring the sustainability of the planet begins with immediate and urgent steps by business and industry to increase environmental awareness 


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