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SOARING HIGHER
Exports of high-carbon and low-alloy steel tubes and pipes remain on an upward trajectory and are resilient amid export competitiveness challenges
Global sights set for export association
24th January 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Steel industry association the Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (Steasa) and some of its members will participate at the national pavilion at the International Wire and Tube Trade Fair... 


Alignment With Laser and Thordon Bearings Inc.
Alignment With Laser and Thordon Bearings Inc.
8th November 2019

Canadian-based Thordon Bearings Inc. is the leading manufacturer of seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearings, grease-free rudder bearings, deck equipment bearings, shaft coatings and shaft... 


Wieland SA
Wieland SA
27th August 2019

Wieland SA celebrates 45 years of supplying high-quality, semi-finished copper and copper alloy products to the local and export markets.  


Steel tube association’s drive to open new export markets to receive boost
26th August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa’s drive to open up more export markets for its members will receive a major boost when it participates in an outward selling mission (OSM) to... 


GOOD INTENTIONS 
Steasa intends to foster closer collaborative agreements between the downstream steel tube and pipe industry and the primary industry
Steel crucial in Africa’s industrialisation aspirations
16th August 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

South Africa and Africa more broadly are attempting to develop their economies through industrialisation and steel forms the basic material of choice for this economic transformation, says the... 


MODIFICATION 
Jet Demolition owns a variety of specialised machines and equipment modified specifically to work within the confined space of a furnace structure
Specialised demolition services for furnace structures provided
9th August 2019

Furnaces in the steelmaking, glass or general manufacturing industries have a finite lifetime before requiring significant maintenance and repair work. 


Tech provider upgrades control at Mozal Aluminium
9th August 2019

Industrial automation and information technology provider Rockwell Automation has migrated the control systems at mining and metals company South32’s Mozal Aluminium project’s furnace assembly and... 


Effective fire suppression system proves its worth
26th July 2019

Global engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s Eclipse Fire Suppression Systems are contributing to an enviable fire safety record at the Ambatovy nickel mine in Madagascar, one of... 


Roger Dixon
Concerted effort needed to arrest decline in South Africa’s gold, platinum output – Dixon
28th June 2019 By: Nadine James

Gold and platinum mines in South Africa exemplify the Albert Einstein quote on insanity, consulting engineer and industry expert Roger Dixon noted at an African Mining Network event on Thursday... 


MANUFACTURING IN SIGHT 
Intensive roll-out of infrastructure spend by government would be the ideal catalyst to create demand locally and increase manufacturing capacity
Asian imports putting industry under pressure
28th June 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

A notable increase in welded small-bore tubes and seamless pipes from Asia is exacerbating the pressure which South Africa’s steel tube and pipe industry has been under during the past three years,... 


New drive technology meets industry demands
21st June 2019

The current trend of rolling high-strength materials requires higher torque capabilities at the drive train in metallurgical plants and stainless steel technical services and products provider SMS... 


 	WHATS HOT Because of the extreme temperatures needed to generate steam boiler failures can be very catastrophic if not detected early.
Boiler installations benefit from leak detection
7th June 2019 By: Halima Frost

The Procon boiler tube leak detection system can be instrumental in preventing unplanned boiler shutdowns, says technology and solutions provider RTS Africa Technologies, highlighting its benefits... 


Effective fire suppression system proves its worth
6th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Sandvik ECLIPSE™ Fire Suppression Systems are contributing to an enviable fire safety record at the Ambatovy Nickel Mine in Madagascar, one of the biggest nickel mines in the world. With several... 


Proof Engineering
Proof Engineering
24th May 2019

Proof Engineering (Pty) Ltd was established in 1978 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Steadfastly retaining its original entrepreneurial and innovative roots, the company achieved many personal as... 


DARRYL MACDOUGALL Verder has improved the technology of the Verderflex peristaltic hose and tube pumps to provide a solution for demanding applications
Water management a reality for mining industry
3rd May 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Amid cost balancing; global economy fluxes; revolving regulatory changes; geopolitical, civil and social pressures; and the effects of climate change, water management is emerging as the... 


EMVAfrica
EMVAfrica
19th April 2019

EMVAfrica stocks and supplies industrial stainless steel pipes, tubes, fittings, flanges as well as valves and actuators. The powerful new EMVAfrica brand stems from the consolidation of three... 


Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer
Boiler-tube leaks playing big role in rise of unplanned losses to over 12 000 MW
20th March 2019 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity producer Eskom has confirmed that boiler-tube leaks are significant contributor to unplanned losses of more than 12 000 MW across its coal fleet. The underperformance of the... 


ALPLA
ALPLA
1st March 2019

ALPLA is a world leader in the development and production of plastic packaging solutions.  The company was founded in Germany over 60 years ago by the Lehner brothers and remains a family-owned... 


CROWN JEWEL
The V&A Grain Silo Complex project was once an agricultural silo for grain storage, and is now features prominently in the silo district development
Firm’s design breathes new life into industry
23rd November 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

Multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm Arup was commended for its finalist entry of the V&A Grain Silo Complex façade in the architectural category at the 2018 South African Steel Awards,... 


AUTOMATION SUCCESS Epiroc believes successful automation technology lies in adopting a holistic approach and, therefore, applies it across equipment, systems, operations and services
Automation technology gaining traction in SA
9th November 2018

While automation technology is still fairly new to Southern Africa, mines and quarries are recognising that automation technology is crucial to a sustainable and profitable future, says mining... 


BALL VALVE CLADDING Stellite 6 (left) is notoriously difficult to apply as a final layer, particularly on SAF 225 (right), owing to probable cracking
Local company successfully clads complex alloy
30th May 2014 By: David Oliveira

Thermal spray service provider Thermaspray is expected to complete a Stellite alloy 6 ball valve, which will be laser-clad to the SAF 225 alloy, allowing for the ball valves to be used in highly... 


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