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Welding Alloys South Africa
Welding Alloys South Africa
7th February 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The loss of material owing to wear is costing the mining industry billions of dollars every year. Abrasive wear occurs when small pieces of material are forcefully removed from the surface of steel... 


Superior’s New Mine Duty Conveyor Pulley Will Debut At Conexpo-Con/Agg
Superior’s New Mine Duty Conveyor Pulley Will Debut At Conexpo-Con/Agg
8th January 2020

Superior Industries, a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, will show a brand new conveyor drum pulley at booth C31389 during... 


Welding Alloys South Africa
Welding Alloys South Africa
6th December 2019

Crushing hammers, cane knives, washboards, shredders, trash plates and mill roll arcing are a few areas within a sugar mill that experience significant wear. In most cases, demand on throughput... 


Company provides solutions for sectioned refinery shutdown
6th December 2019

Generator and compressor rental company Rand Air’s oil-free compressors, portable generators and nitrogen generators ensure ‘well-oiled’ refinery shutdowns, says Rand Air Durban area manager Rudi... 


INDUSTRIAL USES 
Fabricated pressure rings for use in industrial smelters
Foundry company plans further expansion into Zambia
4th December 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie’s Zambian branch will expand its workshop into a fully equipped heavy machine and fabrication shop with fabrication facilities to... 


Heat exchanger offers cutting-edge solutions
29th November 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Heat exchangers solution provider Kelvion’s new advanced diffusion bonded heat exchanger – K°Bond – offers a cutting-edge solution for the most challenging processes. Oil rigs, liquefied natural... 


LOCK AND LOADED
WeldPack model WP75/600 loading for delivery.
Demand for heat exchanger range increases
29th November 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Over the past decade, there has been an increase in demand for industrial heat exchangers manufacturer Vitherm’s WeldPack range, owing to the strength and durability that it offers, says Vitherm SA... 


JOINING MODULES
The vertical and overhead welding to join these modules were done with all- positional Flux-Core welding
Equipment supplier overcomes vats challenge
29th November 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Industrial equipment supplier Turnmill Proquip Engineering mitigated challenges that were presented by the installation and manufacturing of four leaching vats at a vanadium mine. The vats form... 


Big Vessels, Multiple Vessels Built Fast
Big Vessels, Multiple Vessels Built Fast
27th November 2019

Metal Tank Industries is proud to offer its clients the latest automated vertical tank building and automated tank welding technology.  This new technology allows for very large vessels and... 


UK provides funding for small nuclear reactor programme
22nd November 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

Britain’s quasi-autonomous national research and development (R&D) agency UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) confirmed early this month that it had released £18-million in funding to a British... 


HARD JOB
The new cloud-based software makes the design of steel erections, stiffeners and welding associated with the connection easier
Cloud-based software anchors steel construction design
22nd November 2019 By: Halima Frost

Construction industry services and technology provider Hilti South Africa’s new, fully cloud-based steel anchor design software Profis has been well received in the South African construction... 


BREATHING EASY
The powered, air-purifying respirator system not only eliminates welding fumes, but also petrochemical fumes
Welding safety extends to petrochem industry
22nd November 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Welding fumes are known to be particularly poisonous and a contaminant to the surrounding air, which is why welding solutions provider Unique Welding focuses on advanced welding safety,... 


The New Force in Gas & Welding
The New Force in Gas & Welding
22nd November 2019

Unique Welding is the largest independent, black-owned, black-managed gas and welding distributor in South Africa, as well as the largest importer of welding machines and welding wire in Southern... 


CRIZETTE VAN DEN BERGH
The modular installation system is beneficial in terms of maintenance because of reduced downtime
Modular installation systems fitted in abattoir
15th November 2019 By: Darren Parker

Multinational construction services company Hilti designed and supplied the modular installation systems to support wet services for chicken producer Early Bird Farms, in Olifantsfontein. Early... 


Welding Alloys South Africa
Welding Alloys South Africa
15th November 2019

MillCarb – The future of grinding component refurbishment The enormous impact of wear in the cement industry has been evident since the invention of milling and crushing equipment but is most... 


Company adds new compact slewing ring bearings to its range
8th November 2019

Electric utility company igus offers lubrication-free slewing ring bearings from the polymer slewing ring bearings PRT-04 range, which saves 60% weight and 50% space, while performing fast rotary... 


ROBOTIC WELDING
Thos Begbie aims to add another robotic welder to complement its existing unit
Company completes smelter welding project
6th November 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company, Thos Begbie, successfully, and timeously delivered erosion-resistant copper coolers, which are being installed, to a smelter in Southern Africa.... 


YING AND YANG
Skyriders demonstrated the synergy between drone technology and traditional rope access during an inspection project
Drones provide cost savings for plants
1st November 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Drone technology presents a major cost-saving opportunity for companies, compared to traditional methods of inspection, highlights industrial rope access company Skyriders marketing manager Mike... 


HOT TOPIC
The restructuring of Sassda’s membership model aligns each member based on individual needs
New membership structure set for stainless steel sector
25th October 2019 By: Halima Frost

The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) is at a turning point in its history as it gears up for the future with the introduction of a new tiered membership model that... 


RECOIL
The knock-on effects of local supply were seen across the project in costs and time saved
Trio makes for steely supply
25th October 2019 By: Halima Frost

Three of South Africa’s most prominent companies in the stainless steel supply chain are completing a substantial supply to a gold mine in the Southern African Development Community. The project... 


IMPORTANT ROLE
The welding of stainless steel can be successfully achieved if the welder adheres to the industry rules and standards
Correct use of consumables makes a good weld
25th October 2019 By: Halima Frost

Branded welding supplier Unique Welding has significantly upgraded its range of stainless steel consumables to improve weld performance to combat a market flooded with low-quality imported... 


Nazmi Adams
Nazmi Adams
25th October 2019 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Nazmi Adams, CEO of Weldamax, which is involved in industrial gases and welding distribution 


Hydraulic cylinder manufacturer boosts factory optimisation
18th October 2019

Hydraulic cylinder specialist Hytec Engineering is the latest in the group to optimise its manufacturing and repairs operation. 


NOTABLE ENHANCMENTS 
Parker enhances ISO valve portfolio with addition of P2H IO-Link node
Product launched for cost-saving advancements
18th October 2019

Global leader in motion and control technologies Parker Hannifin has released its P2H input/output link (IO-Link) node, an addition to the company’s popular H Series ISO valve platform. Designed... 


Welding Alloys South Africa
Welding Alloys South Africa
4th October 2019

Welding Alloys South Africa (WASA) has been providing the African market with locally manufactured engineered wear protection solutions since 1976, making it one of the most experienced companies... 


High Power Equipment Africa
High Power Equipment Africa
4th October 2019

In January 2018 High Power Equipment (HPE) Africa partnered with crushing and screening manufacturer McCloskey International and became its exclusive dis-tributor in Southern Africa.  Under the... 


Place your bid on highly sought-after mining equipment and more from Skorpion Zinc Mine
30th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Namibian mine Skorpion Zinc have once again mandated GoIndustry DoveBid SA (GoIndustry) to dispose of their surplus assets. These will include CAT Rigid Dump Trucks, CAT FELs, CAT bulldozers,... 


LASER PRECISION 
Thermaspray’s laser cladding system was launched at its Olifantsfontien facility
Laser technology expands company’s service offerings
13th September 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Coating technology specialist Thermaspray has recently launched and installed its new laser cladding system, which has broadened the scope of the industries it serves. 


STRAUB COUPLIGS
The Straub Grip and Open Flex reduces pipe assembly to just fifteen minutes
Pump couplings supply completed
13th September 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Since being appointed the South African distributor for coupling manufacturer Straub’s couplings range, pumps supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) has completed several mining projects that... 


HIGH-QUALITY ELECTRODES 
First Cut ensures that South African fabricators can buy high-quality Messer electrodes at a very reasonable price
Acquisition benefits cutting equipment supplier company
13th September 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Taking over plasma and large format laser equipment supplier Messer Cutting Systems’ South African operations has enabled local capital equipment and consumables supplier First Cut to access new... 


SHELTON ZICHAWO 
From a local industry perspective, the advantages of the new Welding Inspectors programme are enormous
Positive response to SAIW’s newly launched programme
6th September 2019

There has been an encouraging response to the revamped Welding Inspectors Programme recently launched by the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW), says training services manager Shelton... 


JIM GUILD 
Welding is a primary production process across all industries and offers opportunities at all levels of education and in all types of fields
Institute focused on upskilling of welders
6th September 2019

The welding industry and the economy in South Africa are experiencing challenging times, which has an impact on the business of the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW),  says caretaker... 


SETTING UP SHOP The SAIW works with local organisations to help them set up and establish suitable training facilities with skilled staff
SAIW ventures into Kenyan training programme
6th September 2019

For many years, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) has been extending its services all over Africa. In the latest venture, the SAIW partnered with a local organisation and played a... 


SIDE BY SIDE
SAIW provides the required institutional training, while the partner company can either provide workplace training or assist in placing the apprentices with an employer organisation Seen here is:Landi Xaba, SAIW lecturer David Makoge and Mmaphete Boipeto Robin Phete
Foundation partners with companies to develop welding skills
6th September 2019

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) Foundation is inviting players in the welding industry to channel their social responsibility budgets towards a noble cause – helping train young... 


Company becomes first validation facility in South Africa
6th September 2019

Welding and construction equipment-related supplier Renttech South Africa has become the first local validation facility which is able to provide a service to industry validating welding equipment... 


Rio-Carb selection offers financial respite for mines
6th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) holds a special place in the heart of Martin Maine, founder of materials handling wear solutions specialists Rio-Carb, after being part of the Rio... 


OUT OF THIS WORLD
ESAB partnered with aerospace company Boeing in the manufacturing of fuel tank structures for US federal agency Nasa's heavy-lift rocket
Friction welding tech ideal for industry
30th August 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Welding supply store ESAB’s SuperStir stir welding technology, which is based on friction rather than heat, is pertinent in aerospace applications, says welding product supplier Unique Welding... 


From healthcare to energy, gases play critical role in SA economy
From healthcare to energy, gases play critical role in SA economy
30th August 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

A gas can be defined as “a form of matter, in which the molecules move randomly in otherwise empty space, filling any size or shape of container into which the gas is put,” (The Hutchinson... 


Occupational safety and health in the spotlight at Botswana trade show
29th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Now in its fourth edition, the country’s leading mining, industrial and power generation trade exhibition Electra Mining Botswana returns to the Gaborone Fairgrounds and is taking place from 10-12... 


AIMEX Day 1 recap
28th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Discussions around how mining companies work with their local communities took centre stage on the first day of the Asia Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) at the Sydney Showgrounds.... 


Place your bid on highly sought-after construction equipment and more from MHPS Africa
15th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

It’s not every day that one of Africa’s largest players in the construction of fossil fuel-fired power plants goes to auction. Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Africa (MHPS Africa) have once again... 


KEY MARKETS 
Skyriders intends to continue doing more work in its key markets, which comprise the power generation, petrochemicals, mining and construction, as well as paper and pulp sectors
Skyriders intensifies presence in industry
9th August 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial rope access company Skyriders Access Specialists continues to offer various maintenance and repair solutions to aid key sectors – such as the furnaces industry – locally and abroad while... 


IMPROVING LIVES
The programme will contribute towards the country’s economy and provide skills and opportunities in the sealing industry
Learnership programme in sealing industry reaping fruit
9th August 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Since the introduction of sealing products manufacturer KLINGER Mzansi’s training academy in 2017, the company has received continuous enquiries from companies about the learnership programme... 


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